What does TOMES mean?

Definition of Tomes

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: A large, heavy book, typically one dealing with a serious topic.

3. Pronunciations: US: /toʊmz/; UK: /təʊmz/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "tomes" originated from the Latin word "tome" which means a section or a volume. It has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to large and heavy books, especially those dealing with serious topics such as history, theology, and philosophy. In modern usage, the word "tomes" is often used in a slightly humorous or ironic way to refer to any large or cumbersome book.

5. Synonyms: Volumes, books, tomes, encyclopedias, manuals, textbooks.

6. Related Words: Books, texts, pages, words, reads.

7. Example Sentences:

• She spent the entire weekend reading a tome on ancient civilizations.
• The library was filled with dusty old tomes that nobody had touched in years.
• The professors latest tome on the history of mathematics was over 1000 pages long.
• He lugged the heavy tome across the room and dropped it on the table with a thud.
• The tomes in the rare book collection were worth millions of dollars.