noun
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logan
LOH-guhn
Logan (noun) means a large stone balanced so precisely that it rocks when pushed. Example: “Walkers stopped to rock the logan with just one hand.”
noun
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A large stone balanced so precisely that it rocks when pushed.
"Walkers stopped to rock the logan with just one hand."
"The guidebook describes a logan on the cliff that moves in the wind."
"Local kids loved pushing the logan back and forth on the hillside."
name
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A male given name (also used for girls) that comes from a Scottish surname and place name, popular in the US since the 2000s.
"They named their son Logan after his grandfather."
"Logan is one of the most popular boys' names of the last two decades."
How to use logan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often a modern first name, originally a Scottish surname tied to a village.
Common pairings
name their son Logan
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Etymology
From a Scottish place name near Ayrshire, itself from Gaelic lagan, "little hollow."
Synonyms
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rocking stone
logan stone
Rhymes for logan
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What does “logan” mean?
The word “logan” means a large stone balanced so precisely that it rocks when pushed. In plain terms, most often a modern first name, originally a Scottish surname tied to a village.
How do you pronounce “logan”?
“Logan” is pronounced LOH-guhn (/ˈloʊɡən/ in IPA).
How do you use “logan” in a sentence?
Here is “logan” used in a sentence: “Local kids loved pushing the logan back and forth on the hillside.”
What part of speech is “logan”?
Depending on how it is used, “logan” can be a noun and a name.
Is “logan” a common word?
“Logan” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “logan” have?
“Logan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large stone balanced so precisely that it rocks when pushed.
What is a logan stone?
A logan, or logan stone, is a large stone balanced so precisely that it rocks when pushed, even though it is far too heavy to lift. These rocking stones occur naturally and are often local landmarks.
Is Logan a boys' name or a girls' name?
Logan is chiefly a male given name, but it is also used for girls. Like many names taken from surnames, it reads as unisex to some parents, though it is given far more often to boys.
Where does the name Logan come from?
Logan comes from a Scottish surname, which in turn comes from a place name in Scotland. It moved into use as a given name and has been popular in the United States since the 2000s.
What is the difference between a logan and a rocking stone?
There is no difference: logan is another name for a rocking stone, a boulder balanced so finely that it rocks when pushed. The fuller phrase logan stone is also common.
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