noun

maar

mah

Maar (noun) means a wide, low volcanic crater formed by an explosive eruption, often later filled with water to form a lake. Example: “The region is dotted with maars, many now peaceful lakes ringed by forest.”

noun

A wide, low volcanic crater formed by an explosive eruption, often later filled with water to form a lake.

"The region is dotted with maars, many now peaceful lakes ringed by forest."

How to use maar

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA type of shallow, wide volcanic crater, often filled with water.

Common pairings

maar lake volcanic maar

Word forms

maars plural, maare plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from German Maar, ultimately traced back to Latin mare, "sea" — the same root behind "marine" and "mere".

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for maar

yaar Skaar bazaar

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Frequently asked questions

What does “maar” mean?

The word “maar” means a wide, low volcanic crater formed by an explosive eruption, often later filled with water to form a lake. In plain terms, a type of shallow, wide volcanic crater, often filled with water.

How do you pronounce “maar”?

“Maar” is pronounced mah (/mɑːɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “maar” in a sentence?

Here is “maar” used in a sentence: “The region is dotted with maars, many now peaceful lakes ringed by forest.”

What part of speech is “maar”?

“Maar” is a noun.

Where does the word “maar” come from?

The word “maar” comes from Latin. Borrowed from German Maar, ultimately traced back to Latin mare, "sea" — the same root behind "marine" and "mere".