Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Alum.
How to pronounce alum:
Def 1 UK
Def 2 UK
Alum - as a noun
A person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alumna8alumnus9grad6graduate10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bookman15scholar12scholarly personHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the ammonium double sulfate of aluminum
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ammonia alumammonium alumA white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the potassium double sulfate of aluminum
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
potash alumpotassium alumA double sulphate of aluminum and potassium that is used as an astringent (among other things)
Alum - as a verb
To steep in, or otherwise impregnate with, a solution of alum; to treat with alum.
Example Sentences
"She is a proud alum of Harvard University."
"The alum donated a large sum of money to support the school's new library."
"As an alum of the engineering program, he was invited to give a guest lecture."
"The alum wrote a book sharing her experiences at the university."
"The alum's accomplishments were celebrated during the alumni award ceremony."
Word Game Points
Is ALUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, alum is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ALUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is ALUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, alum is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordALUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is ALUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, alum is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordALUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
