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thorn
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural thorns
plural thorns
Learner's definition of THORN
[count]
1
: a sharp point on the stem of some plants (such as roses)玫瑰等植物的）刺，棘刺 — see color picture on this page
2
British : a tree or bush that has thorns带刺的树；荆棘
a thorn in the/your flesh/side
: a person or thing that repeatedly annoys you or causes problems for you肉中刺；不断使人烦恼的人（或事）
- He's been a thorn in my side for years.多年来他一直是我的心头刺。
- a thorn in the side of the industry这个行业的痼疾
often attributive
2
: a woody plant bearing sharp impeding processes (such as prickles or spines)
especially : hawthorn
Synonyms
Example Sentences
your constant questions are a thorn in my side
Recent Examples on the Web If Manchin was one thorn in Schumer’s side, Sinema was the other. 
Grace Segers, The New Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 Turkey has been a thorn in Europe's side for months regarding Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 7 Sep. 2022 With the first hurdle of a daunting September gauntlet behind it, Billy Napier’s squad turns its attention to SEC play and a Kentucky program increasingly a thorn in Florida’s side. Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 This acquaintance has yet to send me even a thorn, much less petal from a rose during the past three years and has ghosted me a number of times. Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 24 Aug. 2022 For Democrats facing election in the upcoming midterms, inflation is a political thorn that digs into consumers’ budgets despite a concerted federal effort to combat the problem. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2022 But a poor showing for his coalition could be a thorn in his side for the rest of his second five-year term. Thomas Adamson, ajc, 11 June 2022 In the downtown area, the loud revving of motorcycles and cars has been a frequent thorn in the side for people dining outside, walking down the street and for those who live nearby. Wells Dusenbury, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2022 Ross, her successor, has also proved to be a thorn in Johnson’s side, having repeatedly called him to resign over the scandals involving parties at Downing Street during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Ellen Milligan, Bloomberg.com, 16 Aug. 2022 See More
Grace Segers, The New Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 Turkey has been a thorn in Europe's side for months regarding Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 7 Sep. 2022 With the first hurdle of a daunting September gauntlet behind it, Billy Napier’s squad turns its attention to SEC play and a Kentucky program increasingly a thorn in Florida’s side. Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 This acquaintance has yet to send me even a thorn, much less petal from a rose during the past three years and has ghosted me a number of times. Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 24 Aug. 2022 For Democrats facing election in the upcoming midterms, inflation is a political thorn that digs into consumers’ budgets despite a concerted federal effort to combat the problem. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2022 But a poor showing for his coalition could be a thorn in his side for the rest of his second five-year term. Thomas Adamson, ajc, 11 June 2022 In the downtown area, the loud revving of motorcycles and cars has been a frequent thorn in the side for people dining outside, walking down the street and for those who live nearby. Wells Dusenbury, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2022 Ross, her successor, has also proved to be a thorn in Johnson’s side, having repeatedly called him to resign over the scandals involving parties at Downing Street during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Ellen Milligan, Bloomberg.com, 16 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German dorn thorn, Sanskrit tṛṇa grass, blade of grass
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Time Traveler
The first known use of thorn was before the 12th century Phrases Containing thorn
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