BLOODS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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

Word: Blood

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English blōd, of Germanic origin; related to German Blut and Dutch bloed

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: blʌd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body

Short Definition:

red liquid circulating in veins

Examples:
  • drops of blood
Definition:

violence involving bloodshed

Short Definition:

violence involving bloodshed

Examples:
  • a commando operation full of blood and danger
Definition:

fiery or passionate temperament

Short Definition:

fiery temperament

Examples:
  • a ritual that fires up his blood
Definition:

family background; descent or lineage

Short Definition:

family background

Examples:
  • she must have Irish blood in her
Definition:

a fashionable and dashing young man

Short Definition:

dashing young man

Examples:
  • a group of young bloods

Word: Blood

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: blʌd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

initiate (someone) in a particular activity

Short Definition:

initiate in activity

Examples:
  • clubs are too slow to blood young players
Definition:

smear the face of (a novice) with the blood of the kill.

Short Definition:

smear with blood of the kill

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