Wain

/weɪn/
IPA guide

Other forms: Wains

Definitions of Wain
  1. noun
    English writer (1925-1994)
    synonyms: John Barrington Wain, John Wain
    see moresee less
    example of:
    author, writer
    a person who writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
  2. noun
    a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
    synonyms: Big Dipper, Charles's Wain, Dipper, Plough, Wagon
    see moresee less
    example of:
    asterism
    (astronomy) a cluster of stars or a small constellation
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘Wain'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of gold-punch.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family