Marijuana

Pronunciation: /məˈrɪhwɑnə/

Definitions of marijuana

noun a psychoactive drug derived from the cannabis plant, used for recreational or medicinal purposes

Example Sentences

A1 Marijuana is a plant that is sometimes used for medicinal purposes.

A2 Some countries have legalized the use of marijuana for recreational purposes.

B1 The debate over the legalization of marijuana continues to be a hot topic in many countries.

B2 Studies have shown that marijuana can have both positive and negative effects on health.

C1 The cultivation and distribution of marijuana are regulated by strict laws in many countries.

C2 Researchers are still studying the long-term effects of marijuana use on the brain and body.

Examples of marijuana in a Sentence

formal The legalization of marijuana for medical purposes has been a topic of debate for many years.

informal My neighbor grows marijuana in his backyard.

slang Let's go smoke some marijuana behind the school.

figurative His mind was clouded with marijuana, making it hard for him to focus.

Grammatical Forms of marijuana

• plural: marijuanas
• comparative: more marijuana
• superlative: most marijuana
• present tense: smokes marijuana
• future tense: will smoke marijuana
• perfect tense: has smoked marijuana
• continuous tense: is smoking marijuana
• singular: marijuana
• positive degree: marijuana
• infinitive: to smoke marijuana
• gerund: smoking marijuana
• participle: smoked marijuana

Origin and Evolution of marijuana

First Known Use: 1894 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'marijuana' has its origins in Spanish, derived from the Mexican Spanish word 'marihuana' or 'marijua' which likely came from the Nahuatl language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to cannabis plants, the word 'marijuana' became popularized in the United States in the early 20th century as part of anti-Mexican propaganda. Over time, it has become a common term for cannabis in general.