Ivory

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪvəri/

Definitions of ivory

noun a hard, creamy-white substance composing the tusks of elephants and other similar animals, used in the production of various items such as jewelry and piano keys

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an ivory elephant statue at the museum.

A2 She wore a beautiful ivory necklace to the party.

B1 The ban on ivory trade has helped protect endangered elephants.

B2 The antique table was made of intricately carved ivory.

C1 The artist used ivory as a medium for his detailed sculptures.

C2 The illegal ivory trade continues to threaten wildlife conservation efforts.

Examples of ivory in a Sentence

formal The piano keys were made of ivory, giving them a smooth and luxurious feel.

informal She bought a beautiful ivory necklace from the boutique.

slang I can't believe he spent all his money on that ivory bracelet.

figurative Her skin was as white as ivory, glowing in the sunlight.

Grammatical Forms of ivory

• plural: ivories
• comparative: more ivory
• superlative: most ivory
• present tense: ivory
• future tense: will be ivory
• perfect tense: has been ivory
• continuous tense: is being ivory
• singular: ivory
• positive degree: ivory
• infinitive: to ivory
• gerund: ivorying
• participle: ivoryed

Origin and Evolution of ivory

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ivory' originated from the Latin word 'eboreus', which means made of ivory or resembling ivory.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ivory' has come to refer specifically to the hard white material that makes up the tusks of elephants and other animals, rather than just anything resembling ivory.