Looking for the meaning of the word BALSA in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BALSA with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Balsa
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century (denoting a kind of South American raft or fishing boat): from Spanish, ‘raft’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbɔːlsə
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbɒlsə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
very lightweight wood used chiefly for making models and rafts.
Short Definition:very lightweight timber used for making models and rafts
Definition:
the fast-growing tropical American tree from which balsa is obtained.
Short Definition:tropical American tree from which balsa is obtained
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 9
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 7
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 7
