# boring

/ˈbɔɹɪŋ/ (US) · /bˈɔːɹɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/boring
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. not interesting

adjective · CEFR A1

not interesting or exciting; making you feel tired and impatient.

For teachers: causing boredom or lack of interest; tedious and uninspiring.

- The movie was so boring that I fell asleep before the end.
- The lecture was incredibly boring, consisting of nothing but the professor reading aloud from a textbook for two hours.

### 2. drilling holes

noun · CEFR C1 · Technical

the act of making a deep, round hole in the ground or in a hard material.

For teachers: the process or industrial practice of drilling or enlarging a hole in a solid material.

- The workers started the boring for the new well this morning.
- Precision boring is required to ensure the engine cylinders are perfectly aligned and smooth.

Usage: Often used in manufacturing or civil engineering contexts.

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