tarn
What is another word for tarn? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A small mountain lake, especially one formed in a hollow left by a glacier.
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How to use tarn
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mountain tarn
glacial tarn
Etymology
From Old Norse tjǫrn, meaning a small lake with no streams feeding into it.
Full origin of tarn →Frequently asked questions
What does “tarn” mean?
The word “tarn” means a small mountain lake, especially one formed in a hollow left by a glacier. In plain terms, a small lake high up in the mountains, common in words describing UK landscapes like the Lake District.
How do you pronounce “tarn”?
“Tarn” is pronounced tahn (/tɑɹn/ in IPA).
How do you use “tarn” in a sentence?
Here is “tarn” used in a sentence: “They hiked up to a tarn tucked below the ridge.”
What part of speech is “tarn”?
“Tarn” is a noun.
Where does the word “tarn” come from?
The word “tarn” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse tjǫrn, meaning a small lake with no streams feeding into it.
