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

A wild pig, the ancestor of the domestic pig.

"A wild boar crashed through the undergrowth just ahead of us."

A male pig, as opposed to a sow.

"The farmer kept one boar for breeding."

How to use boar

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA wild pig, or specifically a male pig.

Easily confused with

bore → boor →

boars plural, boar plural

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A wild _____ crashed through the undergrowth just ahead of us.

From Old English bār, going back to an ancient West Germanic root for the animal.

Origin: Old English

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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.