thorn Meaning, pronunciation, usage in a sentence, synonyms, ...

/θɔrn/

thorn

Main Example

Be careful of the thorn on that rose bush.

Be careful of the thorn on that rose bush.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A sharp, pointed part of a plant that can cause pain.

Other Example

The cactus has many sharp thorns.

She pricked her finger on a thorn.

He wore gloves to avoid the thorns.

thorn bush

thorny plant

thorny issue

spike

prickle

barb

/θɔrn/

Main Example

His words were a thorn in my side.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A source of pain or discomfort, often used metaphorically.

Other Example

/θɔrn/

Main Example

She thorned her finger on the bush.

Grammatical Info:

Verb (v.)

To prick or cause pain with a thorn.

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