Cwm

Pronunciation: /kuːm/

Definitions of cwm

noun A steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain, sometimes containing a lake

Example Sentences

A1 A cwm is a small, steep-sided valley.

A2 The hiker found a beautiful cwm nestled between the mountains.

B1 The cwm was filled with lush greenery and a trickling stream.

B2 Exploring the cwm revealed hidden caves and waterfalls.

C1 The cwm provided a serene escape from the bustling city life.

C2 The cwm's beauty was unmatched, with its sheer cliffs and crystal-clear waters.

Examples of cwm in a Sentence

formal The cwm at the base of the mountain is a glacially formed valley.

informal Let's hike down to the cwm and have a picnic by the stream.

slang The cwm is the perfect spot for some chill time away from the city.

figurative Her mind was like a deep cwm, filled with hidden thoughts and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of cwm

• past tense: cwmmed
• plural: cwms
• comparative: more cwm
• superlative: most cwm
• present tense: cwm
• future tense: will cwm
• perfect tense: have cwmmed
• continuous tense: is cwmming
• singular: cwm
• positive degree: cwm
• infinitive: to cwm
• gerund: cwmming
• participle: cwmmed

Origin and Evolution of cwm

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Welsh

Story behind the word: The word 'cwm' originated from Welsh, where it means a steep-walled hollow or cirque formed by glacial erosion.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cwm' has been adopted into English language to refer to a steep-walled hollow or cirque, typically found in mountainous regions.