BLURS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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

Word: Blur

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

mid 16th century (in the sense ‘smear that partially obscures something’): perhaps related to blear

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

make or become unclear or less distinct

Short Definition:

make or become unclear or less distinct

Examples:
  • tears blurred her vision
  • his novels blur the boundaries between criticism and fiction
  • in front of him the page blurred

Word: Blur

Speech Type: Noun

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

a thing that cannot be seen or heard clearly

Short Definition:

thing that cannot be seen or heard clearly

Examples:
  • the pale blur of her face
  • the words were a blur

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