Word
gourd
US/ˈɡɔɹd/
UK/ɡˈɔːd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a large, hollow container made from a dried pumpkin or squash. You use it to hold things like seeds, water, or even as a musical instrument.
n. a dried, hollowed-out shell of a large, hard-skinned fruit, typically used as a container or a musical instrument. Often refers to the specific species Cucurbita pepo.
Examples
“He filled the gourd with dried beans for the winter.”
“The children used the gourd as a makeshift water bottle during their hike through the forest.”
“In many traditional cultures, the gourd serves not only as a practical vessel for storage but also as a symbol of fertility and abundance.”
Examples
simple
“He filled the gourd with dried beans for the winter.”
contextual
“The children used the gourd as a makeshift water bottle during their hike through the forest.”
complex
“In many traditional cultures, the gourd serves not only as a practical vessel for storage but also as a symbol of fertility and abundance.”
Etymology
From Middle English gourde, from Anglo-Norman gurde, gourde, from Latin cucurbita. Doublet of cucurbit.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
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- Level
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