noun

roo

ROO

Roo (noun) means Peace, stillness, or quiet rest (archaic or dialectal). Example: “The old poem speaks of finding roo after a long day's labor.”

noun

Peace, stillness, or quiet rest (archaic or dialectal).

"The old poem speaks of finding roo after a long day's labor."

How to use roo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old or dialect word for peace and quiet.

When to use it

Archaic — rarely used in modern English outside dialect or historical writing.

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The old poem speaks of finding _____ after a long day's labor.

From Old English rō, meaning quiet or rest, tracing back to an ancient root for "to rest."

Origin: Old English

oo too moo poo loo foo doo boo woo coo goo soo

What does “roo” mean?

The word “roo” means peace, stillness, or quiet rest (archaic or dialectal). In plain terms, an old or dialect word for peace and quiet.

How do you pronounce “roo”?

“Roo” is pronounced ROO (/ˈɹu/ in IPA).

How do you use “roo” in a sentence?

Here is “roo” used in a sentence: “The old poem speaks of finding roo after a long day's labor.”

What part of speech is “roo”?

“Roo” is a noun.

Where does the word “roo” come from?

The word “roo” comes from Old English. From Old English rō, meaning quiet or rest, tracing back to an ancient root for "to rest.".