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- [fawr-stik, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌstɪk, ˈfoʊr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fawr-stik, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌstɪk, ˈfoʊr-/
Definition of forestick word
- noun forestick the front log in a wood fire, as in a fireplace. 1
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Origin of forestick
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1785-95; fore- + stick1
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Parts of speech for Forestick
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
forestick popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
forestick usage trend in Literature
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