sinus
Sinus (noun) means one of the air-filled cavities in the skull, especially around the nose, that connect to the nasal passages. Example: “Her sinus was blocked from the cold.”
How to use sinus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne of the hollow spaces in your skull around the nose, often mentioned when they get blocked or infected.
Word forms
sinuses plural
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Her _____ was blocked from the cold.
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin sinus, meaning "a curve, fold, or hollow."
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What does “sinus” mean?
The word “sinus” means one of the air-filled cavities in the skull, especially around the nose, that connect to the nasal passages. In plain terms, one of the hollow spaces in your skull around the nose, often mentioned when they get blocked or infected.
How do you pronounce “sinus”?
“Sinus” is pronounced SEYE-nuhs (/ˈsaɪ.nəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “sinus” in a sentence?
Here is “sinus” used in a sentence: “Her sinus was blocked from the cold.”
What part of speech is “sinus”?
“Sinus” is a noun.
Where does the word “sinus” come from?
The word “sinus” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin sinus, meaning "a curve, fold, or hollow.".
Is “sinus” a common word?
“Sinus” is an uncommon word in modern English.