Adobe

Pronunciation: /əˈdoʊbi/

Definitions of adobe

noun a building material made from earth and organic materials, often used in construction for its durability and insulation properties

Example Sentences

A1 I want to build my house with adobe bricks.

A2 The adobe walls of the old farmhouse kept it cool in the summer.

B1 The artist used adobe clay to sculpt a beautiful vase.

B2 The adobe architecture of the mission was stunning.

C1 The adobe structure was carefully restored to preserve its historical significance.

C2 The adobe pueblo was a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Examples of adobe in a Sentence

formal The adobe building was constructed using traditional mud bricks.

informal I love the cozy feel of adobe houses.

slang Let's chill at the adobe crib tonight.

figurative Her mind was like an adobe wall, strong and resilient.

Grammatical Forms of adobe

• past tense: adobed
• plural: adober
• comparative: more adobe
• superlative: most adobe
• present tense: adobes
• future tense: will adobe
• perfect tense: have adobed
• continuous tense: is adobing
• singular: adobe
• positive degree: adobe
• infinitive: to adobe
• gerund: adobeing
• participle: adobed

Origin and Evolution of adobe

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'adobe' originated from the Spanish language, derived from the Arabic word 'at-tub', meaning 'the brick'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe sun-dried bricks made of clay and straw, the term 'adobe' has evolved to also refer to the type of houses or buildings constructed using these bricks. In modern times, 'adobe' is also used in the context of software to refer to a specific file format.