husk
Husk (noun) means the dry outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or vegetables, such as corn. Example: “She peeled back the husk to check if the corn was ripe.”
How to use husk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe outer covering of certain crops, or figuratively, an empty shell of something that used to have substance.
Word forms
husked past tense, husked past tense, husks plural, Husks plural, husks singular, husks singular
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She peeled back the _____ to check if the corn was ripe.
Etymology
From Middle English huske, likely related to an Old English word for a small covering or sheath.
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What does “husk” mean?
The word “husk” means the dry outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or vegetables, such as corn. In plain terms, the outer covering of certain crops, or figuratively, an empty shell of something that used to have substance.
How do you pronounce “husk”?
“Husk” is pronounced huhsk (/hʌsk/ in IPA).
How do you use “husk” in a sentence?
Here is “husk” used in a sentence: “She peeled back the husk to check if the corn was ripe.”
What part of speech is “husk”?
Depending on how it is used, “husk” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “husk” come from?
The word “husk” comes from Old English. From Middle English huske, likely related to an Old English word for a small covering or sheath.
How many meanings does “husk” have?
“Husk” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the dry outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or vegetables, such as corn.