Marrow

Pronunciation: /ˈmæroʊ/

Definitions of marrow

noun a soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, in which blood cells are produced (often used to refer to the spinal cord)

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor said I need to eat more foods rich in marrow to improve my bone health.

A2 She made a delicious soup using the marrow from the bones of the chicken.

B1 The marrow of the story is that honesty is always the best policy.

B2 The artist used the marrow of his experiences to create a powerful and emotional piece of art.

C1 The poet's words cut to the marrow of the human experience, touching the deepest emotions within us.

C2 The novel delves deep into the marrow of society, revealing its darkest secrets and hidden truths.

Examples of marrow in a Sentence

formal The bone marrow is responsible for producing blood cells.

informal I heard that eating bone marrow is a delicacy in some cultures.

slang That concert was so lit, it really hit me in the marrow.

figurative His speech struck a chord deep in the marrow of my being.

Grammatical Forms of marrow

• plural: marrows
• comparative: more marrow
• superlative: most marrow
• present tense: marrow
• future tense: will marrow
• perfect tense: has marrows
• continuous tense: is marrowing
• singular: marrow
• positive degree: marrow
• infinitive: to marrow
• gerund: marrowing
• participle: marrowed

Origin and Evolution of marrow

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'marrow' originated from Old English 'mearg', which evolved from Proto-Germanic 'mazgaz'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the soft tissue inside bones, the meaning of 'marrow' expanded to also include the essence or best part of something.