Ross
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Ross, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The rough, scaly bark on the outside of a tree trunk.
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.
Etymology
* As a Scottish surname, from several places such as Roose in Cumbria or Roos in Yorkshire, both from Scottish Gaelic ros (“promontory”) or a Brythonic parallel of its source such as Welsh rhos (“moor, heath”). There were also several Norman families in Scotland who took their name from Rots in Calvados. Compare Rose,...
Full origin of Ross →Frequently asked questions
What does “Ross” mean?
The word “Ross” means the rough, scaly bark on the outside of a tree trunk. In plain terms, a dialect/technical word for either the rough bark of a tree or a patch of marshy ground — outside of these, "Ross" is mostly known as a surname and first name.
How do you pronounce “Ross”?
“Ross” is pronounced ros (/ɹɔs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ross” in a sentence?
Here is “Ross” used in a sentence: “The old oak's ross was cracked and grey with age.”
What part of speech is “Ross”?
“Ross” is a noun.
Is “Ross” a common word?
“Ross” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Ross” have?
“Ross” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the rough, scaly bark on the outside of a tree trunk.
Is ross a real word or only a name?
Ross is best known as a surname and given name, but it is also a genuine common noun. As a noun, ross means the rough, scaly bark on the outside of a tree trunk, and in a separate sense it means a boggy or marshy patch of ground. Both noun senses are regional or specialised rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the difference between ross and bark?
Bark is the general word for the entire outer covering of a tree's trunk and branches. Ross refers more narrowly to the rough, scaly outer bark on the trunk. In other words, ross is a specific, coarse portion of what is broadly called bark.