gum

noun
UK: /ɡʌm/
US: /ɡʌm/

  1. A sticky substance used for chewing.

    1. I like to chew gum after lunch. [ ] [ ]
    2. The gum was stuck under the table at school, it was disgusting. [ ] [ ]

  2. The firm, pink flesh around the teeth.

    1. Brush your gums to keep them healthy. [ ] [ ]
    2. His gums were bleeding after the dentist cleaned his teeth gently. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

chewing gum adhesive
gum verb

  1. To stick something together with a sticky substance.

    1. I will gum the paper to the wall. [ ] [ ]
    2. She used glue to gum the broken pieces of the vase back together again. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gum" in English means: A sticky substance used for chewing., The firm, pink flesh around the teeth..

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

Synonyms for "gum": chewing gum, adhesive.

Example usage of "gum": "I like to chew gum after lunch.". More examples on the page.