lode — a rich source or supply of something; a vein of metal ore in the earth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a rich source or supply of something; a vein of metal ore in the earth
Pronunciation (IPA): /loʊd/
Example Sentences
- The internet is a lode of useless information and cat videos.
- Scientists struck a lode of data from the Mars rover.
- My grandmother's recipe book is a lode of culinary secrets.
lode
NOUN[/loʊd/]
a rich source or supply of something; a vein of metal ore in the earth
The old miner finally struck a glittering lode of silver deep in the cave.
The precious lode travels down the road as a heavy load!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Lode derives from Old English 'lād', originally meaning 'way' or 'course'. The term was metaphorically extended to describe a vein of ore in mining, as miners observed the ore deposits flowing along paths like water courses through rock.
Breakdown
lād (Old English: way, course) → lode (vein of ore). The semantic shift reflects miners' observation of ore deposits following linear paths through rock formations.
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📝Examples
“The internet is a lode of useless information and cat videos.”
“Scientists struck a lode of data from the Mars rover.”
“My grandmother's recipe book is a lode of culinary secrets.”
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