American English pronunciation

How to pronounce wilt

IPA transcription: ['wɪlt]

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['wɪlt]

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['wɪlt]

Quality: 1.00

['wɪlt]

Quality: 1.00

Noun

  • any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots

  • causing to become limp or drooping

Verb

  • lose strength

    “My opponent was wilting”

  • become limp

    “The flowers wilted”

Usage examples

  • Stephen attempted to break out and escape, resulting in the Battle of Wilton.
  • Stork then moved to Wilton Manors, Florida; where he opened Stork's Cafe and Bakery.
  • Cotton as Headmaster of Marlborough College in Wiltshire.
  • Nicholas was the eldest son of John Nicholas of a Wiltshire family.
  • Today, the theater is known familiarly as the Wiltern.
  • It has been reported in the River Avon in Hampshire and Wiltshire.
  • Handy was born in Wiltshire, England and educated at Clayesmore School.
  • There is a small memorial at Mere in Wiltshire.
  • If stored fresh, the pods should be kept humid to prevent discoloration and wilting.
  • Healey is from Swindon in Wiltshire, England.