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lashings

Pronunciation: [ˈlæʃɪŋz]

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Learn how to use lashings in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a large amount of something, especially food or drink. When someone says there are lashings of something, it means there is plenty of it, enough to really enjoy.

Example

At the picnic, there were lashings of lemonade for everyone.

Example

There weren't any lashings of cake left after the party; it was all eaten.

Example

Did you bring lashings of food for the trip?

Context: “punishment”

(noun) a severe beating or punishment administered with a whip or stick. It might be used when talking about old stories or rules where someone gets punished harshly.

Example

In the old days, he was threatened with lashings if he misbehaved.

Example

The children today are not punished with lashings as they used to be in the past.

Example

What were the consequences for breaking the rules—were there any lashings?

How to pronounce lashings

Pronunciation: [ˈlæʃɪŋz]

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