Hogwarts
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Noun — The fictional boarding school for young witches and wizards in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels.
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Etymology
Invented by J. K. Rowling for her 1997 novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. She has suggested the name may have been influenced, consciously or not, by a plant called "hogwort" she once saw at Kew Gardens; within the story itself, fans often read it as a playful blend of "hog" and "warts."
Full origin of Hogwarts →Frequently asked questions
What does “Hogwarts” mean?
The word “Hogwarts” means the fictional boarding school for young witches and wizards in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels. In plain terms, the magic school from the Harry Potter series — now used loosely for any place that feels wonderfully unusual.
How do you pronounce “Hogwarts”?
“Hogwarts” is pronounced HOG-wawts (/ˈhɔɡ.wɔɹts/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hogwarts” in a sentence?
Here is “Hogwarts” used in a sentence: “In the books, first-years are sorted into one of four houses on their first night at Hogwarts.”
What part of speech is “Hogwarts”?
“Hogwarts” is a noun.
Where does the word “Hogwarts” come from?
The word “Hogwarts” dates back to around 1997.
How many meanings does “Hogwarts” have?
“Hogwarts” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the fictional boarding school for young witches and wizards in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels.