ent
Ent (noun) means In J. R. R. Tolkien's fiction, one of a race of giant, tree-like beings who guard the forests of Middle-earth. Example: “Treebeard, the oldest of the Ents, spoke slowly and remembered ages long past.”
How to use ent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term from fantasy fiction (popularized by "The Lord of the Rings") for a walking, talking tree-giant.
Almost exclusively used in the context of Tolkien's books and films, or works inspired by them.
Word forms
ented past tense, ents plural, ents singular
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Treebeard, the oldest of the _____, spoke slowly and remembered ages long past.
Etymology
Tolkien borrowed the word from Old English ent, meaning "giant," reviving a term that had otherwise died out of the language by modern times.
Rhymes for ent
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What does “ent” mean?
The word “ent” means in J. R. R. Tolkien's fiction, one of a race of giant, tree-like beings who guard the forests of Middle-earth. In plain terms, a term from fantasy fiction (popularized by "The Lord of the Rings") for a walking, talking tree-giant.
How do you pronounce “ent”?
“Ent” is pronounced ehnt (/ɛnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “ent” in a sentence?
Here is “ent” used in a sentence: “Treebeard, the oldest of the Ents, spoke slowly and remembered ages long past.”
What part of speech is “ent”?
“Ent” is a noun.
Where does the word “ent” come from?
The word “ent” comes from Old English. Tolkien borrowed the word from Old English ent, meaning "giant," reviving a term that had otherwise died out of the language by modern times.
Is “ent” a common word?
“Ent” is an uncommon word in modern English.