ben

noun
UK: /ben/
US: /ben/

  1. The inner room of a building or cottage, especially in Scotland; also, a parlor or family room.

    1. The ben was cozy and warm. [ ] [ ]
    2. Inside the ben, the family gathered around the fireplace, sharing stories. [ ] [ ]

  2. The main living area or best room of a house, often used for receiving guests.

    1. We sat in the ben. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wedding party retired to the ben to share a glass of champagne. [ ] [ ]
ben noun

  1. A mountain peak, especially in Scotland or Ireland.

    1. Ben Nevis is very high. [ ] [ ]
    2. Climbing Ben Macdui was a challenging but rewarding experience. [ ] [ ]
ben noun

  1. A short form of the name 'Benjamin' or 'Benedict'.

    1. My name is Ben. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ben is coming to the party tonight, which will be really fun. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ben" in English means: The inner room of a building or cottage, especially in Scotland; also, a parlor or family room., The main living area or best room of a house, often used for receiving guests..

The phonetic transcription of "ben" is /ben/ in British English and /ben/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "ben": "The ben was cozy and warm.". More examples on the page.