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- US Pronunciation
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- [thur-muh l]
- /ˈθɜr məl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [thur-muh l]
- /ˈθɜr məl/
Definitions of thermals word
- adjective thermals Also, thermic. of, relating to, or caused by heat or temperature: thermal capacity. 1
- adjective thermals of, relating to, or of the nature of thermae: thermal waters. 1
- adjective thermals designed to aid in or promote the retention of body heat: a thermal blanket. 1
- noun thermals underwear designed to retain body heat in cold temperatures. 1
- noun plural thermals thermal garments, esp underclothes 0
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Origin of thermals
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60; therm- + -al1
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Parts of speech for Thermals
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preposition
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thermals popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for thermals
noun thermals
- flannel — a soft, slightly napped fabric of wool or wool and another fiber, used for trousers, jackets, shirts, etc.
- long johns — long underwear, especially for winter use.
- flannels — Plural form of flannel.
- woolen — any cloth of carded wool yarn of which the fibers vary in length: bulkier, looser, and less regular than worsted.
- woolens — (US) woolen clothes collectively.
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