Word
pellet
Phoneticspel·let, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɛɫət/
UK/pˈɛlɪt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small, hard ball of material. You often see these made of wood for heating, or as food for small animals like rabbits.
n. a small, compressed mass of a substance, typically spherical or cylindrical in shape. Refers to materials ranging from animal feed and fuel to medicine and industrial raw materials.
Examples
“The rabbit eats a small bowl of food pellets every morning.”
“Many homeowners are switching to stoves that burn wood pellets because they are more efficient than traditional logs.”
“The manufacturing process involves compressing raw sawdust under high pressure to form dense pellets that can be easily transported and burned for industrial energy.”
Examples
simple
“The rabbit eats a small bowl of food pellets every morning.”
contextual
“Many homeowners are switching to stoves that burn wood pellets because they are more efficient than traditional logs.”
complex
“The manufacturing process involves compressing raw sawdust under high pressure to form dense pellets that can be easily transported and burned for industrial energy.”
Usage
Often used as a collective noun when referring to animal feed or fuel sources.
Real-World Examples
“The team also suggested that owl pellets may have served as fuel, which could explain why the tiny rodent bones contained within them show signs of burning.” “Suddenly one of our team is hit by a pellet, which appears to have been fired from the group.” - 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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