ORPHAN
(noun, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Orphan.
How to pronounce orphan:
US
Orphan - as a noun
A child who has lost both parents
Someone or something who lacks support or care or supervision
The first line of a paragraph that is set as the last line of a page or column
A young animal without a mother
Orphan - as a verb
Deprive of parents
Orphan - as an adjective
Deprived of parents (also orphaned).
Example: "She is an orphan child."
(by extension) remaining after the removal of some form of support.
Example: "With its government funding curtailed, the gun registry became an orphan program."
Example Sentences
"The orphan lived in a foster home until he was adopted."
"She felt a deep sense of empathy for the orphan in need."
"The charity organization aimed to support orphaned children worldwide."
"Despite losing both parents, he remained a resilient orphan."
"The young orphan longed for a sense of belonging."
Word Game Points
Is ORPHAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, orphan is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ORPHAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is ORPHAN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, orphan is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordORPHAN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is ORPHAN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, orphan is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordORPHAN has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
