syringe
Syringe (noun) means a device with a needle, a chamber, and a plunger, used to inject or draw off fluids. Example: “The nurse filled the syringe before giving the injection.”
How to use syringe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA needle-and-plunger tool used for injecting or drawing liquids, most familiar from medical injections.
Word forms
syringed past tense, syringes plural, syringes singular
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The nurse filled the _____ before giving the injection.
Etymology
From Latin syrinx, "reed, pipe," borrowed from Ancient Greek surinx.
Rhymes for syringe
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What does “syringe” mean?
The word “syringe” means a device with a needle, a chamber, and a plunger, used to inject or draw off fluids. In plain terms, a needle-and-plunger tool used for injecting or drawing liquids, most familiar from medical injections.
How do you pronounce “syringe”?
“Syringe” is pronounced sih-RIHNZH (/səˈɹɪnd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “syringe” in a sentence?
Here is “syringe” used in a sentence: “The nurse filled the syringe before giving the injection.”
What part of speech is “syringe”?
Depending on how it is used, “syringe” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “syringe” come from?
The word “syringe” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin syrinx, "reed, pipe," borrowed from Ancient Greek surinx.
Is “syringe” a common word?
“Syringe” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “syringe” have?
“Syringe” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device with a needle, a chamber, and a plunger, used to inject or draw off fluids.