Henge

Pronunciation: /hɛndʒ/

Definitions of henge

noun A prehistoric monument consisting of a circle of stones or posts.

Example Sentences

A1 Stonehenge is a famous henge in England.

A2 The ancient henge was used for religious ceremonies.

B1 Archaeologists have discovered several henges in different parts of the world.

B2 The construction of a henge required careful planning and organization.

C1 The alignment of the stones in the henge was believed to have astronomical significance.

C2 Visiting the henge at sunrise provided a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape.

Examples of henge in a Sentence

formal Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, consisting of a ring of standing stones.

informal Let's go check out that henge over there, it looks pretty cool!

slang That henge is lit, we should take some selfies there.

figurative The ancient henge symbolizes the enduring mysteries of human history.

Grammatical Forms of henge

• past tense: henged
• plural: henges
• comparative: more henge
• superlative: most henge
• present tense: henge
• future tense: will henge
• perfect tense: have henged
• continuous tense: is henging
• singular: henge
• positive degree: henge
• infinitive: to henge
• gerund: henging
• participle: henged

Origin and Evolution of henge

First Known Use: 1932 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'henge' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'hencg' which means 'hinge' or 'hanging'. It was later used to describe the circular earthwork monuments found in the British Isles.

Evolution of the word: The term 'henge' was first used in 1932 by archaeologist Thomas Kendrick to describe the circular earthwork structures such as Stonehenge. Over time, the word has become widely used to refer to any circular or oval-shaped earthwork monument with a ditch and bank system.