gum
|gum|
/ɡʌm/
sticky substance
Etymology
'gum' originates from Old English 'guma,' which referred to the soft tissue around the teeth.
'guma' transformed into the Middle English word 'gomme,' and eventually became the modern English word 'gum'.
Initially, it meant 'soft tissue around the teeth,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a soft tissue that surrounds the teeth and covers the jawbone.
She had a gum infection.
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Noun 2
a sticky substance obtained from certain plants, used in the production of adhesives and other products.
The gum from the tree was used to make glue.
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Noun 3
a flavored, chewable substance made from synthetic or natural gum bases, often sweetened.
He offered me a piece of gum.
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Last updated: 2025/01/27 13:54