cage — A structure of bars or wires in which birds or other animals are confined
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A structure of bars or wires in which birds or other animals are confined
Pronunciation (IPA): /keɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- The hamster runs on a wheel inside its cage all night long.
- My mom feels like a bird in a cage when dad hides the car keys.
- The zookeeper forgot to lock the lion's cage - oops!
cage
NOUN[/keɪdʒ/]
A structure of bars or wires in which birds or other animals are confined
Birds confined in metal bars
On the bright stage, rage burns within the cage
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'cage', which comes from Latin 'cavea' meaning an enclosed space, hollow, or den. The Latin root is related to 'cavus' meaning hollow or concave.
Breakdown
Late Latin 'cavea' (hollow space, enclosure) → Old French 'cage' → English 'cage'. The word entered English around the 13th century with minimal morphological breakdown as it was adopted as a whole unit.
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📝Examples
“The hamster runs on a wheel inside its cage all night long.”
“My mom feels like a bird in a cage when dad hides the car keys.”
“The zookeeper forgot to lock the lion's cage - oops!”
“Don't cage your creativity; let it fly free!”
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