Hoar

Pronunciation: /hɔːr/

Definitions of hoar

adjective grayish-white in color, often referring to frost or age

Example Sentences

A1 The hoar frost covered the grass in the morning.

A2 The hoar frost made the branches of the trees look magical.

B1 The hoar frost on the windows made it difficult to see outside.

B2 The hoar frost created a beautiful winter wonderland.

C1 The hoar frost glistened in the sunlight, creating a stunning scene.

C2 The hoar frost delicately coated the landscape, creating a serene atmosphere.

Examples of hoar in a Sentence

formal The hoar frost covered the trees, creating a beautiful winter scene.

informal I woke up to a hoar frost this morning, everything was covered in a layer of ice.

slang I slipped on the hoar ice outside, it was so slippery!

figurative The hoar of old age was evident in his silver hair and wrinkled skin.

Grammatical Forms of hoar

• past tense: hoared
• plural: hoars
• comparative: hoarer
• superlative: hoarest
• present tense: hoar
• future tense: will hoar
• perfect tense: have hoared
• continuous tense: is hoaring
• singular: hoar
• positive degree: hoar
• infinitive: to hoar
• gerund: hoaring
• participle: hoared

Origin and Evolution of hoar

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hoar' originated from Old English 'har' which meant gray or grey-haired.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'hoar' expanded to also describe frost or ice, likely due to its association with the color gray. The word has continued to be used in English literature to describe frost or ice-covered surfaces.