wart
Wart (noun) means a small, rough, hard growth on the skin caused by a viral infection. Example: “She had a small wart removed from her finger at the clinic.”
How to use wart
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small rough skin growth, or, figuratively, a flaw or imperfection.
Word forms
warts plural
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She had a small _____ removed from her finger at the clinic.
Etymology
From Old English wearte, from a Proto-Germanic root also giving Dutch wrat and German Warze.
Synonyms
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What does “wart” mean?
The word “wart” means a small, rough, hard growth on the skin caused by a viral infection. In plain terms, a small rough skin growth, or, figuratively, a flaw or imperfection.
How do you pronounce “wart”?
“Wart” is pronounced wawt (/wɔɹt/ in IPA).
How do you use “wart” in a sentence?
Here is “wart” used in a sentence: “She had a small wart removed from her finger at the clinic.”
What part of speech is “wart”?
“Wart” is a noun.
Where does the word “wart” come from?
The word “wart” comes from Old English. From Old English wearte, from a Proto-Germanic root also giving Dutch wrat and German Warze.
How many meanings does “wart” have?
“Wart” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, rough, hard growth on the skin caused by a viral infection.