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screeda long speech or piece of writing, typically one regarded as tedious

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a long speech or piece of writing, typically one regarded as tedious

Pronunciation (IPA): /skriːd/

Korean meaning: 길고 지루한 연설이나 글

Korean pronunciation: **스크**리드

Example Sentences

  • Nobody wanted to read his 50-page screed about why pineapple belongs on pizza.
  • The professor's screed on medieval literature put half the class to sleep.
  • She posted a Twitter screed that was so long, it needed 47 consecutive tweets.

screed

NOUN

//skriːd//

a long speech or piece of writing, typically one regarded as tedious

screed concept
💡 Concept

a businessman stands at a podium gesturing dramatically while pointing at a large presentation board behind him. His mouth is wide open mid-speech and he holds multiple thick documents in his other hand. The audience members slouch in their chairs with drooping eyelids and bored expressions. One person checks their watch while another rests their head on their hand looking exhausted. Several attendees appear to be struggling to stay awake during the endless presentation. a long speech or piece of writing that is regarded as tedious

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/skriːd/
🇬🇧 UK/skriːd/

🌳Etymology

Rootscreed

Origin

From Old English 'screade' meaning 'a piece cut off' or 'strip of cloth.' Over time, it evolved to mean a long piece of writing or speech, like an extended strip of words.

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🎵Rhyme

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feed
need
seed
weed
breed

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Nobody wanted to read his 50-page screed about why pineapple belongs on pizza.

The professor's screed on medieval literature put half the class to sleep.

😄 Fun example

She posted a Twitter screed that was so long, it needed 47 consecutive tweets.

The construction team finished applying the screed yesterday.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

tiradediatribeharanguerantdissertation

Antonyms

summarybriefoutline

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