Meaning & Definition of word "Mandolin"

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    Mandolin

    /ˌmæn.dəˈlɪn/

    noun:

    • 1. A small stringed musical instrument with a pear-shaped body, fretted neck, and usually played with a plectrum, typically tuned in pairs.
      • Example: He played a beautiful melody on his mandolin during the concert.
    • 2. A kitchen tool used for slicing and cutting vegetables and fruits.
      • Example: She used a mandolin to slice the vegetables evenly for the salad.

    Etymology

    From Italian 'mandolino', diminutive of 'mandola', from Latin 'māndōla'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    playing the mandolin:

    Performing music using the mandolin.

    mandolin player:

    A musician who plays the mandolin.

    mandolin music:

    Musical compositions featuring the mandolin.

    Related Words

    string instrument:

    An instrument that produces sound by vibrating strings.

    lute:

    A stringed instrument with a long neck and a rounded body.

    guitar:

    A stringed instrument with a flat body and a long neck, played by strumming or plucking.

    Slang Meanings of mandolin

    Meaning: To play a mandolin energetically or passionately.

    Example Sentence: He was really mandolining it up on stage last night.

    Meaning: Referring to someone who is overly enthusiastic about playing the mandolin.

    Example Sentence: She's such a mandolin nerd, she knows every song!