GLUE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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

Word: Glue

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Middle English: from Old French glu (noun), gluer (verb), from late Latin glus, glut-, from Latin gluten

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

an adhesive substance used for sticking objects or materials together

Short Definition:

adhesive substance used for sticking objects or materials together

Examples:
  • waterproof glue
  • what is the glue that holds companies together?

Word: Glue

Speech Type: Verb

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

fasten or join with or as if with glue

Short Definition:

fasten or join with or as if with glue

Examples:
  • the wood is cut into pieces which are then glued together

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