Diggings

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪɡɪŋz/

Definitions of diggings

noun a place where digging is carried out, especially for archaeological excavation

Example Sentences

A1 The miners set up their temporary diggings in the mountains.

A2 She explored the old gold diggings in search of treasure.

B1 The archaeologists discovered ancient Roman diggings beneath the city.

B2 The excavation team carefully documented their findings at the historical diggings site.

C1 The geologist analyzed the geological formations at the diggings to determine the age of the rocks.

C2 The research team conducted extensive studies at the diggings to uncover the history of the ancient civilization.

Examples of diggings in a Sentence

formal The archaeologists discovered ancient diggings in the remote desert.

informal We stumbled upon some old diggings while exploring the woods.

slang Let's check out those diggings over there, they might have some cool stuff.

figurative His constant diggings into my personal life are starting to annoy me.

Grammatical Forms of diggings

• plural: digging
• comparative: more digging
• superlative: most digging
• present tense: dig
• future tense: will dig
• perfect tense: have dug
• continuous tense: is digging
• singular: digging
• positive degree: digging
• infinitive: to dig
• gerund: digging
• participle: dug

Origin and Evolution of diggings

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'diggings' originated from the verb 'dig' which means to break up, turn over, or remove earth, sand, etc., with a tool, machine, or hands.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the act of digging or excavating, 'diggings' later came to be used colloquially to describe a place where digging or mining activities were taking place, such as a mining camp or site. Over time, the term has evolved to also refer to any place where extensive digging or excavation has occurred, such as archaeological sites or construction zones.