artery
Artery (noun) means a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart. Example: “A blocked artery can lead to a heart attack.”
How to Use Artery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major blood vessel — or, by comparison, a main route that carries heavy traffic or transport.
Word Forms
arteries plural
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A blocked _____ can lead to a heart attack.
Etymology
From Old French artaire, from Latin arteria, from Greek arteria, originally meaning "windpipe" as well as "artery."
Synonyms
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What does “artery” mean?
The word “artery” means a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart. In plain terms, a major blood vessel — or, by comparison, a main route that carries heavy traffic or transport.
How do you pronounce “artery”?
“Artery” is pronounced AH-tuh-ree (/ˈɑɹ.təɹ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “artery” in a sentence?
Here is “artery” used in a sentence: “A blocked artery can lead to a heart attack.”
What is another word for “artery”?
Words with a similar meaning to “artery” include arteria.
What part of speech is “artery”?
“Artery” is a noun.
Where does the word “artery” come from?
The word “artery” comes from Latin. From Old French artaire, from Latin arteria, from Greek arteria, originally meaning "windpipe" as well as "artery.".
Is “artery” a common word?
“Artery” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “artery” have?
“Artery” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.