boar
noun
ˈbȯr 
1
a
: an uncastrated male swine
b
: the male of any of several mammals (such as a guinea pig or bear)
2
: wild boar
boarish
ˈbȯr-ish
adjective 
Example Sentences
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Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2022 Then, use a boar brush to pull the top section of your hair back into a sleek ponytail and anchor it with a hair tie. Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2022 In one meme, a boar replaces the she-wolf who suckled Romulus and Remus, Rome’s mythical forefathers. Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, 17 July 2022 Emre all but drips urbane disdain for these local bumpkins with their locker-room talk of brothels and boar-hunting escapades. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 29 June 2022 Wild boar is involved The historic venue was originally constructed as the Bellevue Brewing Co. in 1880. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 9 June 2022 Mannequins with women’s lacy underwear were also left behind, alongside green Russian army rations and a stuffed boar’s head. Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ, 9 May 2022 And in Hawaii, there’s also human intervention and development, invasive ungulates (Axis deer, goats, and boar), and noxious weeds compromising flora and fauna. Danielle Bernabe, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2022 This Agave Bristle Brush from the brand is best option for detangling fine hair, and mimics the feel of a classic boar brush using a blend of agave fiber and nylon bristles. Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 June 2022 See More
Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2022 Then, use a boar brush to pull the top section of your hair back into a sleek ponytail and anchor it with a hair tie. Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2022 In one meme, a boar replaces the she-wolf who suckled Romulus and Remus, Rome’s mythical forefathers. Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, 17 July 2022 Emre all but drips urbane disdain for these local bumpkins with their locker-room talk of brothels and boar-hunting escapades. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 29 June 2022 Wild boar is involved The historic venue was originally constructed as the Bellevue Brewing Co. in 1880. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 9 June 2022 Mannequins with women’s lacy underwear were also left behind, alongside green Russian army rations and a stuffed boar’s head. Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ, 9 May 2022 And in Hawaii, there’s also human intervention and development, invasive ungulates (Axis deer, goats, and boar), and noxious weeds compromising flora and fauna. Danielle Bernabe, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2022 This Agave Bristle Brush from the brand is best option for detangling fine hair, and mimics the feel of a classic boar brush using a blend of agave fiber and nylon bristles. Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English bor, from Old English bār; akin to Old High German & Old Saxon bēr boar
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing boar
Kids Definition
boar
noun
ˈbȯr
1
: a male pig
2
: wild boar
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