cairn
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for cairn, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A pile of stones stacked up as a marker, memorial, or landmark.
Synonyms
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How to use cairn
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic càrn, ultimately from a Celtic root meaning "horn" — the same distant root behind the English word "horn."
Full origin of cairn →Frequently asked questions
What does “cairn” mean?
The word “cairn” means a pile of stones stacked up as a marker, memorial, or landmark. In plain terms, a human-made heap of stones, often used to mark a trail, summit, or grave.
How do you pronounce “cairn”?
“Cairn” is pronounced keh-uhn (/kɛ(ə)ɹn/ in IPA).
How do you use “cairn” in a sentence?
Here is “cairn” used in a sentence: “Hikers built a cairn at the summit to mark the trail.”
What part of speech is “cairn”?
“Cairn” is a noun.
Where does the word “cairn” come from?
The word “cairn” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic càrn, ultimately from a Celtic root meaning "horn" — the same distant root behind the English word "horn.".