What does HOLMS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A small island in a river or estuary
• A low-lying tract of land, especially one that is frequently inundated with water

Pronunciations:

• US: /hoʊmz/
• UK: /həʊmz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "holms" is of Middle English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "holmr" meaning "island". It is commonly used in Northern England and Scotland to refer to small islands in rivers or estuaries, as well as to low-lying tracts of land that are frequently inundated with water.

Synonyms:

• Islet
• Cay
• Key
• Atoll
• Bar

Related Words:

• Islet
• Delta
• Fjord
• Marsh
• Beach

Example Sentences:

• The river was dotted with tiny holms.
• The cattle were grazing on the holm.
• The holm was completely submerged during high tide.