Wort

Pronunciation: /wɔrt/

Definitions of wort

noun A type of herb or plant, especially one used in brewing beer or for medicinal purposes

Example Sentences

A1 I made a tea with chamomile wort to help me relax.

A2 The herbalist recommended using dandelion wort for its detoxifying properties.

B1 The brewery uses a special type of wort to create their signature beer.

B2 The medicinal properties of St. John's wort have been studied for centuries.

C1 The chef used a variety of worts in the broth to enhance the flavor of the dish.

C2 The pharmacologist conducted experiments to analyze the effects of different plant worts on the body.

Examples of wort in a Sentence

formal The herbalist recommended a wort infusion to help with my digestion.

informal I heard that wort tea is really good for you.

slang Let's grab some wort supplements to boost our energy.

figurative His words were like wort, soothing and healing to my soul.

Grammatical Forms of wort

• plural: worts
• comparative: worter
• superlative: wortest
• present tense: wort
• future tense: will wort
• perfect tense: have worted
• continuous tense: am worting
• singular: wort
• positive degree: wort
• infinitive: to wort
• gerund: worting
• participle: worted

Origin and Evolution of wort

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wort' originated from Old English 'wyrt' meaning plant or herb.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'wort' expanded to refer to the infusion of malt and hot water in brewing, leading to the term 'wort' being commonly used in the context of brewing and fermentation.