noun
wart
wawt
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.”
noun
1
A small, rough, hard growth on the skin caused by a viral infection.
"She had a small wart removed from her finger at the clinic."
2
A flaw or unattractive feature in something, often mentioned alongside its virtues.
"He loved his old car, warts and all."
How to use wart
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small rough skin growth, or, figuratively, a flaw or imperfection.
Common pairings
warts and all
plantar wart
remove a wart
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Etymology
From Old English wearte, from a Proto-Germanic root also giving Dutch wrat and German Warze.
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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.
