Pronunciation: /ʃɔːrn/

Definitions of shorn

noun There is no noun form of 'shorn'.

Example Sentences

A1 The sheep's shorn wool was used to make warm sweaters.

A2 The barber's shorn hair lay on the floor in a pile.

B1 The shorn branches of the tree were evidence of recent pruning.

B2 The shorn sheep looked relieved to be rid of its heavy coat.

C1 The shorn fields stretched out as far as the eye could see, ready for planting.

C2 The shorn landscape was a stark reminder of the harsh winter that had passed.

verb past participle of shear, meaning to cut off the hair or wool from

Example Sentences

A1 The sheep were shorn of their wool.

A2 The barber shorn my hair too short.

B1 The farmer shorn the sheep before winter.

B2 The actress had her long hair shorn for a movie role.

C1 The prisoners were shorn of their rights while in custody.

C2 The ancient tradition of shorn heads signified mourning in some cultures.

adjective having had the hair or wool cut or clipped off

Example Sentences

A1 The sheep had been shorn of its wool.

A2 The man's head was shorn of all hair.

B1 The hedge had been shorn to create a neat boundary.

B2 Her long hair was shorn off for a new look.

C1 The tree branches were shorn to allow more sunlight to reach the garden.

C2 The ancient ruins were shorn of their overgrown vegetation for preservation purposes.

Examples of shorn in a Sentence

formal The sheep's wool was shorn by the skilled shearer.

informal I finally got my hair shorn after months of growth.

slang He got his beard shorn at the barber shop.

figurative Her dreams of success were shorn by the harsh reality of the situation.

Grammatical Forms of shorn

past tense

shorn

plural

shorn

comparative

more shorn

superlative

most shorn

present tense

shorn

future tense

will/shall shorn

perfect tense

have/has shorn

continuous tense

am/is/are shorning

singular

shorn

positive degree

shorn

infinitive

to shorn

gerund

shorning

participle

shorn

Origin and Evolution of shorn

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'shorn' originated from Old English word 'scieran' which means to cut or shear.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shorn' has retained its original meaning of cutting or shearing, but it is now primarily used in the past participle form to indicate that something has been cut or trimmed, particularly in reference to hair or wool.