Meaning & Definition of Wart in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A small, rough, benign growth on the skin, often caused by a viral infection.

  Example Sentence: She had several warts on her hands that she wanted to have removed.

• Definition: Any similar outgrowth on other parts of the body.

  Example Sentence: The plant was covered in warts, making it look diseased.

• Definition: Figuratively, a blemish or imperfection.

  Example Sentence: He considered his lack of experience a wart on his resume.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English wart, from Old English wyrt; related to Old High German wurt, and Dutch waard.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• wart on the end of my nose: A reference to an embarrassing flaw or imperfection.

Translations

• Spanish: verruga

• French: verrue

• German: Warze

• Russian: бородавка

Related Words

• verrucae: The plural form of wart in medical terminology.

• papilloma: A benign tumor arising from epithelial tissue.

Slang Meanings of wart

• Meaning: A term used to describe an annoying or undesirable person.

  Example Sentence: Stop acting like a wart; nobody wants to hang out with you.

• Meaning: Used to refer to something undesirable.

  Example Sentence: That old car is just a wart at this point.