noun

putty

PUH-tee

Putty (noun) means a soft, pliable substance used to fix panes of glass in place or fill small gaps and holes. Example: “He used putty to seal the gap around the window frame.”

noun

A soft, pliable substance used to fix panes of glass in place or fill small gaps and holes.

"He used putty to seal the gap around the window frame."

How to use putty

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA soft filler material used mainly for fitting glass or patching small holes.

Common pairings

putty knife window putty

Word forms

puttied past tense, putties plural, putties singular

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Etymology

From French potée, originally referring to the contents of a pot, from pot.

Origin: French

Rhymes for putty

nutty cutty slutty

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Frequently asked questions

What does “putty” mean?

The word “putty” means a soft, pliable substance used to fix panes of glass in place or fill small gaps and holes. In plain terms, a soft filler material used mainly for fitting glass or patching small holes.

How do you pronounce “putty”?

“Putty” is pronounced PUH-tee (/ˈpʌti/ in IPA).

How do you use “putty” in a sentence?

Here is “putty” used in a sentence: “He used putty to seal the gap around the window frame.”

What part of speech is “putty”?

“Putty” is a noun.

Where does the word “putty” come from?

The word “putty” comes from French. From French potée, originally referring to the contents of a pot, from pot.