Meerschaum

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪərʃəm/

Definitions of meerschaum

noun a soft, white, claylike mineral composed mainly of magnesium silicate, used for making tobacco pipes

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a meerschaum pipe as a souvenir from my trip.

A2 The meerschaum carvings were intricate and beautiful.

B1 Meerschaum is a soft white mineral used for making tobacco pipes.

B2 Collectors value meerschaum pipes for their unique designs and craftsmanship.

C1 The artisan spent hours carving the meerschaum into a detailed scene.

C2 The meerschaum pipe collection was displayed in a glass case for all to admire.

Examples of meerschaum in a Sentence

formal The pipe was made of high-quality meerschaum, known for its smooth smoking qualities.

informal I found a cool meerschaum pipe at the antique shop.

slang Let's smoke some meerschaum and relax by the fire.

figurative Her words were delicate and white as meerschaum, easily shaped by the listener's interpretation.

Grammatical Forms of meerschaum

• plural: meerschaums
• comparative: more meerschaum
• superlative: most meerschaum
• present tense: meerschaums
• future tense: will meerschaum
• perfect tense: have meerschaum
• continuous tense: am meerschauming
• singular: meerschaum
• positive degree: meerschaum
• infinitive: to meerschaum
• gerund: meerschauming
• participle: meerschaumed

Origin and Evolution of meerschaum

First Known Use: 1785 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'meerschaum' originated from the German language, where 'meerschaum' translates to 'sea foam'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a soft white clay-like mineral that is often carved into ornamental objects such as pipes, the word 'meerschaum' has retained its meaning over time and is still used in the same context today.