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ginger

Pronunciation: [ˈdʒɪn.dʒər]

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Learn how to use ginger in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a spice that comes from the root of a plant. It's often used in cooking and can be fresh, powdered, or dried. It has a warm and slightly spicy flavor.

Example

She added ginger to the soup to give it a tasty kick.

Example

He didn't like the taste of ginger, so he avoided it in his meals.

Example

Have you ever tried cooking with fresh ginger?

Context: “appearance”

(noun) a bright reddish-brown color often used to describe a person's hair. Someone with this hair color can be called a ginger.

Example

Her ginger hair sparkled in the sunlight.

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His hair is not ginger; it is black.

Example

Do you think she should dye her ginger hair another color?

Context: “appearance”

(adjective) describing a person who has ginger hair. It's a term used to refer to someone with that specific hair color.

Example

Ginger kids are often admired for their unique hair.

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The description didn't match; she wasn’t ginger but had brown hair instead.

Example

Is there a lot of ginger hair in your family?

Context: “emotion”

(noun) someone who is lively, spirited, and often seen as a little feisty. This usage is more informal and can be seen as endearing.

Example

That little girl is such a ginger; she brings so much energy to the room.

Example

He may be a ginger, but today he seems quite calm and quiet.

Example

Have you noticed how gingers tend to be full of life?

How to pronounce ginger

Pronunciation: [ˈdʒɪn.dʒər]

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