ASHES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word ASHES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ASHES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Ash

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English æsce, aexe, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch as and German Asche

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Dialects: British English
Definition:

the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance

Short Definition:

residue left after burning substance

Examples:
  • cigarette ash
  • I turned over the ashes
Definition:

a trophy for the winner of a series of Test matches in a cricket season between England and Australia.

Short Definition:

cricket trophy

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