Adobe
Definition
adobe (noun): A building material made from earth and organic materials, often used for construction in regions with arid climates.
Parts of Speech
Adobe is a noun.
Pronunciation
əˈdoʊbi
Etymology and Derivatives
The word "adobe" comes from the Spanish word "adobe," which in turn originates from the Arabic word "al-tūb" (الطوب), meaning "the brick." The word has evolved into various derivatives, such as:
- Adobe brick (noun) - A brick made of adobe material.
- Adobe architecture (noun) - A style of architecture that uses adobe as the primary building material.
- Adobe house (noun) - A house constructed with adobe.
- Adobe wall (noun) - A wall made of adobe material.
- Adobe oven (noun) - An oven made of adobe, often used for baking.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms
- Mudbrick
- Earth block
- Clay brick
Antonyms
None
Example Sentence
The adobe house blended seamlessly with the desert landscape, providing a sustainable and energy-efficient living space.
Detailed Definition
Noun
- adobe: A sun-dried brick made of earth, water, and organic material, such as straw, used for construction in arid climates due to its insulating properties and availability.
- Adobe buildings have been a popular choice in the southwestern United States, as well as other arid regions around the world.
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A close-up of an adobe wall, displaying the texture and composition of the sun-dried bricks, allowing viewers to appreciate the craftsmanship involved in creating adobe structures.
A picture of a traditional adobe house with thick walls and a flat roof, showcasing the unique architectural style of adobe constructions.
A panoramic view of an entire village made of adobe buildings, highlighting the use of adobe in various structures, such as homes and community buildings.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 土坯
- IPA: /tʰu˥˥ pi˥˩/
- Respelling: tǔ-pī (sun-dried brick)
- Adobe (for the company, the name is typically not translated
🇮🇳 Hindi
- अडोब
- IPA: /ədoːb/
- Respelling: aḍob
- Adobe (for the company, the name is typically not translated)
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Adobe
- IPA: /aˈðoβe/
- Respelling: a-do-be (sun-dried brick)
- Adobe (for the company, the name is typically not translated)
🇫🇷 French
- Adobe
- IPA: /a.dɔb/
- Respelling: a-dobe (sun-dried brick)
- Adobe (for the company, the name is typically not translated)
🇦🇪 Modern Standard Arabic
- طوب طيني
- IPA: /ṭūb ṭīnī/
- Respelling: ṭūb ṭīnī (sun-dried brick)
- Adobe (for the company, the name is typically not translated)
🇧🇩 Bengali
- আডোবি
- IPA: /adobi/
- Respelling: āḍobi (sun-dried brick)
- Adobe (for the company, the name is typically not translated)
🇷🇺 Russian
- Адобе
- IPA: /əˈdobʲɪ/
- Respelling: adobe (sun-dried brick)
- Adobe (for the company, the name is typically not translated)
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Adobe
- IPA: /ɐˈdoβɨ/
- Respelling: a-do-be (sun-dried brick)
- Adobe (for the company, the name is typically not translated)
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Bata lumpur
- IPA: /bata ˈlumpur/
- Respelling: bata lumpur (sun-dried brick)
- Adobe (for the company, the name is typically not translated)
🇩🇪 German
- Lehmziegel
- IPA: /ˈlaɪmˌʦiːgəl/
- Respelling: lehm-ziegel (sun-dried brick)
- Adobe (for the company, the name is typically not translated)
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 土れんが
- IPA: /d͡zoɾeŋɡa/
- Respelling: do renga (sun-dried brick)
- アドビ
- IPA: /ado͍bi/
- Respelling: adobi (for the company)
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Gạch đất
- IPA: /ɣak˨˩˧ zat˧/
- Respelling: gạch đất (sun-dried brick)
- Adobe (for the company, the name is typically not translated)
🇰🇷 Korean
- 흙벽돌
- IPA: /heuk.byʌk.dol/
- Respelling: heuk byeok-dol (sun-dried brick)
- 아도비
- IPA: /a.do.bi/
- Respelling: adobi (for the company)
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Kerpiç
- IPA: /keɾˈpitʃ/
- Respelling: kerpiç (sun-dried brick)
- Adobe (for the company, the name is typically not translated)
🇵🇰 Urdu
- ایڈوبی
- IPA: /eɪˈdoːbiː/
- Respelling: ēḍobī (sun-dried brick)
- Adobe (for the company, the name is typically not translated)
