castle — A large fortified building or group of buildings with thick walls, typically built in medieval times by a ruler or noble
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A large fortified building or group of buildings with thick walls, typically built in medieval times by a ruler or noble
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæsəl/
Example Sentences
- He built a sand castle that looked more like a sand pancake.
- The castle has been standing for over 800 years.
- She lives in a castle, but still can't find the TV remote.
castle
NOUN[/ˈkæsəl/]
A large fortified building or group of buildings with thick walls, typically built in medieval times by a ruler or noble
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Castle derives from Latin castellum, a diminutive form of castrum meaning 'fortress' or 'fortified camp'. The word entered English through Old French after the Norman Conquest of 1066, when French-speaking Normans introduced it into the English language.
Breakdown
castellum (Latin: small fortress, diminutive of castrum) → castel (Old French) → castle (Middle English), with the diminutive suffix -ellum/-le indicating a smaller or secondary fortification.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He built a sand castle that looked more like a sand pancake.”
“The castle has been standing for over 800 years.”
“She lives in a castle, but still can't find the TV remote.”
“We visited Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany last summer.”
“His business plans are just castles in the air without proper funding.”
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