hemp
5 synonyms for hemp, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tall plant in the cannabis family grown for its strong fiber and seeds rather than as a drug.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use hemp
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hemp rope
hemp fabric
hemp seeds
hemp oil
Etymology
From Old English henep, tracing back to Proto-Germanic hanapiz — the same root that eventually gave English the word "canvas".
Full origin of hemp →Frequently asked questions
What does “hemp” mean?
The word “hemp” means a tall plant in the cannabis family grown for its strong fiber and seeds rather than as a drug. In plain terms, a tough, fibrous plant related to cannabis, grown for rope, textiles, food, and other industrial uses rather than for getting high.
How do you pronounce “hemp”?
“Hemp” is pronounced hehmp (/hɛmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “hemp” in a sentence?
Here is “hemp” used in a sentence: “Hemp fiber is woven into rope, fabric, and even paper.”
What part of speech is “hemp”?
“Hemp” is a noun.
Where does the word “hemp” come from?
The word “hemp” comes from Old English. From Old English henep, tracing back to Proto-Germanic hanapiz — the same root that eventually gave English the word "canvas".
Is “hemp” a common word?
“Hemp” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
