corrie
3 synonyms for corrie, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A steep, bowl-shaped hollow carved into a mountainside by a glacier.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use corrie
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
glacial corrie
corrie lake
Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic coire, literally "cauldron" or "kettle" — the hollow was thought to look like a giant cooking pot scooped out of the rock.
Full origin of corrie →Frequently asked questions
What does “corrie” mean?
The word “corrie” means a steep, bowl-shaped hollow carved into a mountainside by a glacier. In plain terms, a rounded, armchair-shaped dip cut into a mountain by ancient ice.
How do you pronounce “corrie”?
“Corrie” is pronounced KO-ree (/ˈkɒɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “corrie” in a sentence?
Here is “corrie” used in a sentence: “Snow lingered in the corrie long after the rest of the hillside had thawed.”
What part of speech is “corrie”?
“Corrie” is a noun.
Where does the word “corrie” come from?
The word “corrie” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic coire, literally "cauldron" or "kettle" — the hollow was thought to look like a giant cooking pot scooped out of the rock.
