metal — a hard, shiny material such as iron, gold, or silver
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a hard, shiny material such as iron, gold, or silver
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmetl/
Example Sentences
- My dentist said I have too much metal in my mouth - apparently three spoons don't count as dental work!
- The recycling center pays good money for scrap metal.
- She wore a beautiful metal bracelet to the party.
metal
NOUN[/ˈmetl/]
a hard, shiny material such as iron, gold, or silver
The blacksmith hammers glowing metal into a sharp blade.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek 'metallon', which originally referred to 'something mined from the earth' or 'ore'. It passed through Latin as 'metallum' before arriving at its modern English form.
Breakdown
Ancient Greek metallon (ore, mined material) → Latin metallum → English metal. The root 'metallon' likely relates to the concept of mining or excavation, though the ultimate origin remains debated among etymologists.
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📝Examples
“My dentist said I have too much metal in my mouth - apparently three spoons don't count as dental work!”
“The recycling center pays good money for scrap metal.”
“She wore a beautiful metal bracelet to the party.”
“The metal roof makes a lot of noise when it rains.”
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