blight — a plant disease that causes plants to wither and die; something that damages or spoils
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a plant disease that causes plants to wither and die; something that damages or spoils
Pronunciation (IPA): /blaɪt/
Example Sentences
- The new shopping mall became a blight on the beautiful countryside.
- His terrible cooking skills were a blight on every dinner party he hosted.
- The scandal blighted his promising political career.
blight
NOUN[/blaɪt/]
a plant disease that causes plants to wither and die; something that damages or spoils
A sudden blight sweeps the orchard, withering every apple tree overnight.
The neglected neighborhood was blighted by abandoned buildings, empty stores, and years of decay. (Think of: BLIGHT → "BLEAK PLIGHT")
The blight brought the farmers a terrible plight, but sunlight helped the healthy crops recover.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The origin of 'blight' is uncertain, but it may derive from Old English or Scandinavian sources. It first appeared in English around the 17th century, possibly related to Old Norse 'blikja' meaning to glitter or shine, though the connection to disease is not definitively established.
Breakdown
'Blight' is a simple, non-compound word with no productive morpheme breakdown; it appears as a single root word in modern English with unclear etymological components.
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📝Examples
“The new shopping mall became a blight on the beautiful countryside.”
“His terrible cooking skills were a blight on every dinner party he hosted.”
“The scandal blighted his promising political career.”
“My neighbor's neon pink flamingo lawn ornaments are a total blight on our elegant street.”
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