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/
Korean meaning: 새나 다른 동물을 가두는 철창이나 우리
Korean pronunciation: 케이지 (강세: 케이지)
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
🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
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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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