Ort

Pronunciation: /ɔrt/

Definitions of ort

noun a small or insignificant remnant or leftover

Example Sentences

A1 I found an ort of food under the table.

A2 The mouse nibbled on the ort of cheese left on the floor.

B1 The chef carefully arranged the ort of garnish on top of the dish.

B2 She picked up the ort of fabric and examined it closely.

C1 The artist used the ort of metal to create a stunning sculpture.

C2 The scientist analyzed the ort of DNA to determine the genetic code.

Examples of ort in a Sentence

formal The botanist identified the plant species by examining the ort found near the roots.

informal I found some leftover ort from last night's dinner under the table.

slang Don't be an ort and leave your trash on the ground.

figurative The artist considered every ort of detail before completing the masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of ort

• past tense: orted
• plural: orts
• comparative: more ort
• superlative: most ort
• present tense: ort
• future tense: will ort
• perfect tense: have orted
• continuous tense: is orting
• singular: ort
• positive degree: ort
• infinitive: to ort
• gerund: orting
• participle: orted

Origin and Evolution of ort

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'ort' originated from Middle English, derived from Old English 'ortgeard' meaning 'kitchen garden'

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to scraps or leftovers, the meaning of 'ort' has evolved to represent any small or insignificant amount of food waste.