clot
6 synonyms for clot, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A thickened, partly solid lump formed from a liquid, especially blood.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A thickened, partly solid lump formed from a liquid, especially blood.
“Doctors found a blood clot in his leg after the long flight.”
How to use clot
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
blood clot
clot forms
clotting factor
The "silly person" sense is informal British slang, similar to calling someone a "twit."
Etymology
From Old English clott, "lump" — a distant relative of "clod" and "klutz."
Full origin of clot →Frequently asked questions
What does “clot” mean?
The word “clot” means a thickened, partly solid lump formed from a liquid, especially blood. In plain terms, a thickened lump formed from a liquid, most often talked about in relation to blood.
How do you pronounce “clot”?
“Clot” is pronounced klot (/klɑt/ in IPA).
How do you use “clot” in a sentence?
Here is “clot” used in a sentence: “Doctors found a blood clot in his leg after the long flight.”
What is another word for “clot”?
Words with a similar meaning to “clot” include coagulate and congeal.
What part of speech is “clot”?
Depending on how it is used, “clot” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “clot” come from?
The word “clot” comes from Old English. From Old English clott, "lump" — a distant relative of "clod" and "klutz.".
Is “clot” a common word?
“Clot” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “clot” have?
“Clot” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thickened, partly solid lump formed from a liquid, especially blood.
