gnome

noun
UK: /nəʊm/
US: /noʊm/

  1. A mythical creature, often depicted as a small, elderly man with a beard, who lives underground and guards treasure.

    1. The gnome was hiding gold.
    2. In the garden, a small gnome statue stood among the flowers.

  2. A small decorative statue of a gnome, typically placed in gardens.

    1. I saw a garden gnome today.
    2. The garden was full of gnomes, each with a different expression.

Synonyms

dwarf elf goblin

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gnome" in English means: A mythical creature, often depicted as a small, elderly man with a beard, who lives underground and guards treasure., A small decorative statue of a gnome, typically placed in gardens..

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

Synonyms for "gnome": dwarf, elf, goblin.

Example usage of "gnome": "The gnome was hiding gold.". More examples on the page.