shingle
1 synonym for shingle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A thin, often overlapping piece of roofing or wall covering material.
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How to use shingle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wood shingles
hang out a shingle
a shingle beach
Etymology
From Old English sċindel, ultimately from Latin scandula, related to a root meaning "to split" — early shingles were split from wood.
Full origin of shingle →Frequently asked questions
What does “shingle” mean?
The word “shingle” means a thin, often overlapping piece of roofing or wall covering material. In plain terms, a small overlapping roof tile, or (unrelated sense) loose smooth beach pebbles.
How do you pronounce “shingle”?
“Shingle” is pronounced SHIHNG-guhl (/ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “shingle” in a sentence?
Here is “shingle” used in a sentence: “Several shingles blew off the roof in the storm.”
What part of speech is “shingle”?
Depending on how it is used, “shingle” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “shingle” come from?
The word “shingle” comes from Latin. From Old English sċindel, ultimately from Latin scandula, related to a root meaning "to split" — early shingles were split from wood.
How many meanings does “shingle” have?
“Shingle” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thin, often overlapping piece of roofing or wall covering material.
