What does ADOBE mean?

Adobe

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A type of clay that is used for making sun-dried bricks.

Pronunciations: US: /əˈdoʊbi/, UK: /əˈdəʊbi/

Origin and Usage: The word "adobe" comes from the Spanish word "adobe," which means "mud brick." Adobe is a type of clay that is commonly found in arid regions. It has been used for centuries as a building material, particularly in the southwestern United States and Mexico.

Synonyms: Mud brick, sun-dried brick, clay brick.

Related Words: Brick, clay, mud.

Example Sentences:

• Many homes in the southwestern United States are made of adobe.
• The workers used adobe to build the walls of the house.
• She learned how to make adobe bricks from her grandfather.