name
Corinth
KO-rihnth
Corinth (name) means an ancient and modern port city in Greece, historically famous for its wealth and trade. Example: “The apostle Paul wrote letters to the early Christians of Corinth.”
name
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An ancient and modern port city in Greece, historically famous for its wealth and trade.
"The apostle Paul wrote letters to the early Christians of Corinth."
noun
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A small dried seedless grape used in baking; a currant.
"The scones were studded with dried corinths."
How to use Corinth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually refers to the historic Greek city; occasionally an old word for a dried currant.
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Word forms
- Plural
- corinths
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Etymology
From Latin "Corinthus," from Greek "Korinthos." The small dried-grape sense is a doublet of "currant."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Corinth” mean?
The word “Corinth” means an ancient and modern port city in Greece, historically famous for its wealth and trade. In plain terms, usually refers to the historic Greek city; occasionally an old word for a dried currant.
How do you pronounce “Corinth”?
“Corinth” is pronounced KO-rihnth (/ˈkɒɹɪnθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Corinth” in a sentence?
Here is “Corinth” used in a sentence: “The apostle Paul wrote letters to the early Christians of Corinth.”
What part of speech is “Corinth”?
Depending on how it is used, “Corinth” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Corinth” come from?
The word “Corinth” comes from Latin. From Latin "Corinthus," from Greek "Korinthos." The small dried-grape sense is a doublet of "currant.".
How many meanings does “Corinth” have?
“Corinth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an ancient and modern port city in Greece, historically famous for its wealth and trade.
