What does SHARD mean?

Shard

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A broken piece of a brittle object, especially one that is sharp or pointed.

Pronunciation: US: /ʃɑrd/; UK: /ʃɑːd/

Origin and Usage: The word "shard" originated from Old English "sceard," which means "a fragment, a piece." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe a broken piece of a brittle object, especially one that is sharp or pointed.

Synonyms: Fragment, piece, sliver, chip, splinter.

Related Words: Break, crack, slice, chink, flake.

Example Sentences:

• He stepped on a shard of glass and cut his foot.
• She found a shard of pottery in the dirt.
• The vase was shattered into shards when it fell off the table.
• The archaeologist carefully pieced together the shards of the ancient vase.
• The storm left a shard of wood in the yard.