Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

scorched-earth

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.06 in modern English

Syllables: scorched-earth
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Characterized by a desire to prevail at any cost.

Example Sentences

"The scorched-earth ad campaign directed at her opponent didn't win her many votes."

Etymology

See scorched earth.

Inflected Forms

scorched earth (alternative)

Questions

What does scorched-earth mean?: Characterized by a desire to prevail at any cost.
Where does scorched-earth come from?: See scorched earth.

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