Tin Man

Pronunciation: /tɪn mæn/

Definitions of tin man

noun A person or character made of tin, often referring to the character from The Wizard of Oz

Example Sentences

A1 The tin man needed a heart in 'The Wizard of Oz'.

A2 The tin man was one of Dorothy's companions on her journey.

B1 The tin man's joints needed oiling to move properly.

B2 The tin man's quest for a heart symbolizes the search for emotions.

C1 The tin man's character represents the struggle between logic and emotions.

C2 The tin man's story highlights the importance of compassion and empathy.

Examples of tin man in a Sentence

formal The tin man in the classic story 'The Wizard of Oz' was in search of a heart.

informal Did you know that the tin man from 'The Wizard of Oz' was actually played by a human actor?

slang That guy is as stiff as a tin man when it comes to dancing.

figurative After going through a tough breakup, he felt like he had turned into a tin man with no emotions.

Grammatical Forms of tin man

• past tense: tin manned
• plural: tin men
• comparative: more tin-like
• superlative: most tin-like
• present tense: tin man
• future tense: will tin man
• perfect tense: have tin manned
• continuous tense: is tin manning
• singular: tin man
• positive degree: tin man
• infinitive: to tin man
• gerund: tin manning
• participle: tin manned

Origin and Evolution of tin man

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'tin man' originated from L. Frank Baum's novel 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', published in 1900. In the story, the Tin Woodman is a character made entirely of tin.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a fictional character in a novel, the term 'tin man' has evolved to refer to someone who lacks emotions or is perceived as cold and unfeeling.