Shingled

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪŋəld/

Definitions of shingled

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case, 'shingled' describes a noun as having shingles or being covered in shingles

Example Sentences

A1 The house had a shingled roof.

A2 She sat on the shingled beach, feeling the warm sun on her skin.

B1 The cabin by the lake had a charming shingled exterior.

B2 The old barn was shingled with weathered wood that gave it a rustic look.

C1 The shingled facade of the building was meticulously maintained and restored.

C2 The architect designed a modern home with a shingled exterior to blend in with the natural surroundings.

Examples of shingled in a Sentence

formal The roof of the house was shingled with high-quality materials to ensure durability.

informal I'm thinking about getting my roof shingled next summer.

slang I heard Bob shingled his roof himself over the weekend.

figurative Her words were like shingled stones, each one carefully placed to build a strong argument.

Grammatical Forms of shingled

• past tense: shingled
• plural: shingles
• comparative: more shingled
• superlative: most shingled
• present tense: shingle
• future tense: will shingle
• perfect tense: have shingled
• continuous tense: is shingling
• singular: shingle
• positive degree: shingled
• infinitive: to shingle
• gerund: shingling
• participle: shingled

Origin and Evolution of shingled

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shingled' originated from the Old English word 'scean', meaning 'to cover with shingles'. Shingles are small, thin pieces of material used to cover roofs or walls.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shingled' has evolved to also refer to a hairstyle where the hair is cut in short, overlapping layers resembling shingles on a roof.