Looking for the meaning of the word CARESS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CARESS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Caress
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from French caresser (verb), caresse (noun), from Italian carezza, based on Latin carus ‘dear’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈrɛs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
touch or stroke gently or lovingly
Short Definition:touch or stroke gently or lovingly
Examples:- she caressed the girl's forehead
- a gentle breeze caressed his skin
Word: Caress
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈrɛs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a gentle or loving touch
Short Definition:gentle or loving touch
Examples:- she felt the caress of his breath on her cheek
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