Word a Day
core
What does core mean?
core (noun): the heart or inner part of a physical thing.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use core in a sentence?
- The ball has a titanium core. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce core?
/kɔɹ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does core come from?
From Middle English core, kore, coor (“apple-core, pith”), of obscure and uncertain origin.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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