Cement

Pronunciation: /sɪˈmɛnt/

Definitions of cement

noun a powdery substance made by calcining lime and clay, mixed with water to form mortar or mixed with sand, gravel, and water to make concrete

Example Sentences

A1 The workers used cement to build the foundation of the house.

A2 Cement is a key ingredient in making concrete.

B1 The cement mixer was used to mix the cement and water together.

B2 The construction crew poured the cement into the molds to create the sidewalks.

C1 The architect specified a special type of cement to be used for the project.

C2 The cement industry plays a crucial role in infrastructure development.

Examples of cement in a Sentence

formal The construction workers used cement to build the foundation of the new building.

informal I need to pick up some cement from the store for our DIY project.

slang Let's grab some cement and fix that fence before it falls down.

figurative Trust is the cement that holds relationships together.

Grammatical Forms of cement

• past tense: cemented
• plural: cements
• comparative: more cement
• superlative: most cement
• present tense: cements
• future tense: will cement
• perfect tense: has cemented
• continuous tense: is cementing
• singular: cement
• positive degree: cement
• infinitive: to cement
• gerund: cementing
• participle: cemented

Origin and Evolution of cement

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cement' originated from the Latin word 'caementum' which referred to rough pieces of stone or rubble used in construction.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cement' evolved to specifically refer to a substance used for binding materials together in construction, such as the modern cement we use today.