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- [ruhm-er]
- /ˈrʌm ər/
- /rʌm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ruhm-er]
- /ˈrʌm ər/
Definitions of rummer word
- noun rummer a large drinking glass or cup. 1
- noun rummer a drinking glass, typically having an ovoid bowl on a short stem 0
- noun rummer a large drinking glass or cup 0
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Origin of rummer
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < Dutch roemer large wine glass, especially for Rhine wine, perhaps derivative of roemen to praise (as in drinking a toast)
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Parts of speech for Rummer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rummer popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% 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.