Word
eddie
Phoneticsed·die
/ˈɛdi/
Definition
n. a friendly or short way of saying the name Edward, Edwin, or Edgar.
n. A diminutive or pet name for masculine given names beginning with the syllable 'Ed-'.
Examples
“The water formed a small eddie behind the large rock.”
“As the river flowed around the bridge support, a gentle eddie trapped the fallen leaves in a slow, spinning circle.”
“The canoeist skillfully navigated the rapids by identifying the calm eddies where the current reversed, allowing for a brief moment of rest before the next descent.”
Examples
simple
“The water formed a small eddie behind the large rock.”
contextual
“As the river flowed around the bridge support, a gentle eddie trapped the fallen leaves in a slow, spinning circle.”
complex
“The canoeist skillfully navigated the rapids by identifying the calm eddies where the current reversed, allowing for a brief moment of rest before the next descent.”
Teaching tip
While common as a nickname, it is less frequently used as a formal legal name on birth certificates.
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