Meaning & Definition of word "Gore"

Gore

/ɡɔːr/

1. Blood that has been shed, especially as a result of violence.
- Example: The movie was criticized for its excessive gore and violence.
2. A triangular or wedge-shaped piece of material used in sewing or construction.
- Example: The dress had a gore insertion that gave it a dramatic flare.

1. To pierce or stab with a horn or tusk.
- Example: The bull gored the matador as spectators looked on in horror.
2. To wound someone by stabbing or piercing.
- Example: He was gored in the side by a sharp branch while running through the forest.

Middle English 'gore', from Old English 'gor' meaning 'filth, mud'.

gore fest:

A movie or event characterized by extreme violence and bloodshed.

gore zone:

An area that has been heavily damaged or characterized by bloodshed.

gored:

Past tense of gore; having been stabbed or pierced.

goring:

The act of stabbing or piercing.

gore-mongering:

Excessive portrayal of violence or bloodshed.

Meaning: Gore as a genre of horror entertainment characterized by graphic violence.

Example Sentence: That horror movie was pure gore, with scenes that made me squirm.

Meaning: A state of extreme distress or chaos.

Example Sentence: After the accident, the whole place turned into a gore scene.