orphanage
Orphanage (noun) means a home or institution that houses and cares for orphaned children. Example: “She grew up in an orphanage after losing both parents young.”
How to use orphanage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place where orphaned children live and are looked after.
Word forms
orphanages plural
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She grew up in an _____ after losing both parents young.
Etymology
Recorded since the 1570s, built from orphan + -age.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for orphanage
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What does “orphanage” mean?
The word “orphanage” means a home or institution that houses and cares for orphaned children. In plain terms, a place where orphaned children live and are looked after.
How do you pronounce “orphanage”?
“Orphanage” is pronounced AW-fuh-nihj (/ˈɔː(ɹ)fənɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “orphanage” in a sentence?
Here is “orphanage” used in a sentence: “She grew up in an orphanage after losing both parents young.”
What part of speech is “orphanage”?
“Orphanage” is a noun.
Where does the word “orphanage” come from?
The word “orphanage” dates back to around 1570. Recorded since the 1570s, built from orphan + -age.
Is “orphanage” a common word?
“Orphanage” is an uncommon word in modern English.