Nubbin

Pronunciation: /ˈnʌbɪn/

Definitions of nubbin

noun a small or undeveloped part or remnant, especially of a plant or fruit

Example Sentences

A1 I found a small nubbin of cheese in the fridge.

A2 The farmer discovered a nubbin of corn left in the field.

B1 She picked up the nubbin of wood and tossed it into the fire.

B2 The jeweler examined the nubbin of gold closely before shaping it into a ring.

C1 The archaeologist unearthed a nubbin of pottery from the ancient site.

C2 The chef used a nubbin of truffle to enhance the flavor of the dish.

Examples of nubbin in a Sentence

formal The botanist identified a small nubbin on the stem of the plant.

informal I found a tiny nubbin in my salad, I wonder what it is.

slang Hey, check out this weird nubbin I found on the beach!

figurative The nubbin of an idea sparked her creativity and led to a breakthrough.

Grammatical Forms of nubbin

• past tense: nubbined
• plural: nubbins
• comparative: more nubbin
• superlative: most nubbin
• present tense: nubbin
• future tense: will nubbin
• perfect tense: have nubbined
• continuous tense: is nubbinning
• singular: nubbin
• positive degree: nubbin
• infinitive: to nubbin
• gerund: nubbinning
• participle: nubbinning

Origin and Evolution of nubbin

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'nubbin' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'nobbin' which meant a small lump or protuberance.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'nubbin' has retained its meaning of a small, undeveloped or imperfect growth, often used in agricultural contexts to refer to small or stunted ears of corn or other crops.