noun Uncommon

toro

Toro (noun) means a traditional Japanese stone or wooden lantern, often seen in gardens and at shrines. Example: “Stone toro lined the path to the temple.”

noun

A traditional Japanese stone or wooden lantern, often seen in gardens and at shrines.

"Stone toro lined the path to the temple."

The prized fatty cut of tuna belly served as sushi or sashimi.

"The chef recommended the toro for its rich, buttery flavour."

How to use toro

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Japanese garden lantern, or (in food) the fatty, prized belly cut of tuna.

Word forms

toros plural, toro plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese, where 灯籠 (tōrō) names the traditional lantern.

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for toro

Moro kokoro Tesoro Sapporo Teodoro Marlboro

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Frequently asked questions

What does “toro” mean?

The word “toro” means a traditional Japanese stone or wooden lantern, often seen in gardens and at shrines. In plain terms, a Japanese garden lantern, or (in food) the fatty, prized belly cut of tuna.

How do you use “toro” in a sentence?

Here is “toro” used in a sentence: “Stone toro lined the path to the temple.”

What part of speech is “toro”?

“Toro” is a noun.

Where does the word “toro” come from?

The word “toro” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese, where 灯籠 (tōrō) names the traditional lantern.

Is “toro” a common word?

“Toro” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “toro” have?

“Toro” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a traditional Japanese stone or wooden lantern, often seen in gardens and at shrines.

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