noun
Uncommon
ledge
lehj
Ledge (noun) means a narrow flat shelf sticking out from a wall, cliff, or other surface. Example: “The climber found a narrow ledge to rest on halfway up the cliff.”
noun
1
A narrow flat shelf sticking out from a wall, cliff, or other surface.
"The climber found a narrow ledge to rest on halfway up the cliff."
"A pigeon nested on the window ledge outside her office."
2
A ridge or shelf of rock, especially underwater or bearing minerals.
"Divers explored a rocky ledge just off the coastline."
How to use ledge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA flat, narrow strip sticking out from a vertical surface.
Common pairings
window ledge
narrow ledge
rocky ledge
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Word forms
- Plural
- ledges
- Third person singular
- ledges
- Past tense
- ledged
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The climber found a narrow _____ to rest on halfway up the cliff.
Etymology
From Old English leċġ, "a bar or crossbeam," related to the verb "to lay" — a ledge was originally something laid across as a support.
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Rhymes for ledge
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What does “ledge” mean?
The word “ledge” means a narrow flat shelf sticking out from a wall, cliff, or other surface. In plain terms, a flat, narrow strip sticking out from a vertical surface.
How do you pronounce “ledge”?
“Ledge” is pronounced lehj (/lɛd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ledge” in a sentence?
Here is “ledge” used in a sentence: “The climber found a narrow ledge to rest on halfway up the cliff.”
What part of speech is “ledge”?
“Ledge” is a noun.
Where does the word “ledge” come from?
The word “ledge” comes from Old English. From Old English leċġ, "a bar or crossbeam," related to the verb "to lay" — a ledge was originally something laid across as a support.
Is “ledge” a common word?
“Ledge” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ledge” have?
“Ledge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a narrow flat shelf sticking out from a wall, cliff, or other surface.
