Sloe

Pronunciation: /sloʊ/

Definitions of sloe

noun a small, bitter, wild plum-like fruit of the blackthorn bush, typically dark blue in color and used in making sloe gin

Example Sentences

A1 I picked some sloes to make sloe gin.

A2 The sloe bush was full of ripe berries.

B1 Sloe jam is a popular treat in the countryside.

B2 The sloe harvest was bountiful this year.

C1 The delicate flavor of sloe liqueur is unmatched.

C2 The artisanal sloe wine was a hit at the tasting event.

Examples of sloe in a Sentence

formal The sloe berries are used to make a traditional British liqueur called sloe gin.

informal I found a bunch of ripe sloes in the hedgerow, perfect for making sloe jam.

slang Let's go pick some sloes and have a go at making our own sloe vodka.

figurative The project started off slow, but now it's picking up speed like a sloe rolling down a hill.

Grammatical Forms of sloe

• past tense: sloed
• plural: sloes
• comparative: sloer
• superlative: sloest
• present tense: sloes
• future tense: will sloe
• perfect tense: have sloed
• continuous tense: is sloeing
• singular: sloe
• positive degree: sloe
• infinitive: to sloe
• gerund: sloeing
• participle: sloed

Origin and Evolution of sloe

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sloe' originated from Old English 'slāh' which was derived from Proto-Germanic 'slaihwō'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sloe' has remained relatively consistent in its usage to refer to the fruit of the blackthorn bush, although its spelling may have varied slightly.