What does BOURN mean?

Parts of Speech: noun

Definition: a small stream or brook

Pronunciations: (US) /bɔrn/, (UK) /bɔːn/

Origin and Usage: The word "bourn" comes from Middle English "bourne", which means a small stream or brook. It is believed to have originated from Old English "burna", meaning a brook or stream. The word is commonly used in British English and is less commonly used in American English.

Synonyms: brook, stream, rivulet, creek, rill

Related Words: creek, river, brook, inlet, canal

Example Sentences:

1. She followed the bourn through the woods.
2. The bourn was shallow enough to wade across.
3. The bourn was a peaceful place to sit and read.