noun
Uncommon
boar
baw
Boar (noun) means a wild pig, the ancestor of the domestic pig. Example: “A wild boar crashed through the undergrowth just ahead of us.”
noun
1
A wild pig, the ancestor of the domestic pig.
"A wild boar crashed through the undergrowth just ahead of us."
2
A male pig, as opposed to a sow.
""Bull hogs," or boars, which are uncastrated male pigs, tend to have a dark, gamy flesh not appreciated by everyone."
— Jon Nordheimer, Hunting for Pigs, And Florida's Past (2000)
"The farmer kept one boar for breeding."
How to use boar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA wild pig, or specifically a male pig.
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Etymology
From Old English bār, going back to an ancient West Germanic root for the animal.
Rhymes for boar
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What does “boar” mean?
The word “boar” means a wild pig, the ancestor of the domestic pig. In plain terms, a wild pig, or specifically a male pig.
How do you pronounce “boar”?
“Boar” is pronounced baw (/boɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “boar” in a sentence?
Here is “boar” used in a sentence: “A wild boar crashed through the undergrowth just ahead of us.”
What part of speech is “boar”?
“Boar” is a noun.
Where does the word “boar” come from?
The word “boar” comes from Old English. From Old English bār, going back to an ancient West Germanic root for the animal.
Is “boar” a common word?
“Boar” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “boar” have?
“Boar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wild pig, the ancestor of the domestic pig.
