aunt — the sister of one's father or mother; the wife of one's uncle
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the sister of one's father or mother; the wife of one's uncle
Pronunciation (IPA): /ænt/
Example Sentences
- My aunt thinks she's a food critic because she watches cooking shows.
- Aunt Susan always gives the best hugs and the worst financial advice.
- I'm staying at my aunt's house during the summer vacation.
aunt
NOUN[/ænt/]
the sister of one's father or mother; the wife of one's uncle
My aunt visits every Sunday with homemade cookies and warm hugs.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'aunt' derives from Old French 'ante' (mid-13th century), which evolved from Latin 'amita', literally meaning 'father's sister.' The term was used to denote a paternal aunt in Roman family terminology.
Breakdown
Old French 'ante' (aunt) from Latin 'amita' (father's sister), a feminine noun without productive morphological components in its etymological chain.
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📝Examples
“My aunt thinks she's a food critic because she watches cooking shows.”
“Aunt Susan always gives the best hugs and the worst financial advice.”
“I'm staying at my aunt's house during the summer vacation.”
“My aunt taught me how to ride a bicycle when I was seven.”
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