noun
dingle
DIHNGGL
Dingle (noun) means a small, narrow, often wooded valley or hollow. Example: “A stream ran through the shady dingle behind the farmhouse.”
noun
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A small, narrow, often wooded valley or hollow.
"A stream ran through the shady dingle behind the farmhouse."
How to use dingle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, tucked-away valley, usually covered in trees.
When to use it
A somewhat literary or regional word, more common in descriptive writing than everyday speech.
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Word forms
- Plural
- dingles
- Comparative
- more dingle
- Superlative
- most dingle
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A stream ran through the shady _____ behind the farmhouse.
Etymology
From Middle English "dingle", related to Old English "dung" ("pit, dungeon") plus a diminutive ending.
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What does “dingle” mean?
The word “dingle” means a small, narrow, often wooded valley or hollow. In plain terms, a small, tucked-away valley, usually covered in trees.
How do you pronounce “dingle”?
“Dingle” is pronounced DIHNGGL (/ˈdɪŋɡl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “dingle” in a sentence?
Here is “dingle” used in a sentence: “A stream ran through the shady dingle behind the farmhouse.”
What part of speech is “dingle”?
“Dingle” is a noun.
Where does the word “dingle” come from?
The word “dingle” comes from Old English. From Middle English "dingle", related to Old English "dung" ("pit, dungeon") plus a diminutive ending.
