organ

noun
UK: /ˈɔː.ɡən/
US: /ˈɔːr.ɡən/

  1. A part of the body that has a specific function, such as the heart or lungs.

    1. The heart is a vital organ for pumping blood. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor checked each organ to find the source of the patient's pain. [ ] [ ]

  2. A musical instrument with pipes, played with keys and pedals, that makes sound by sending air through the pipes.

    1. The church has a large organ for the choir. [ ] [ ]
    2. She plays the organ beautifully at the concert every Sunday. [ ] [ ]

  3. A newspaper or magazine that expresses the opinions of a particular political party or organization.

    1. The party publishes an organ with its views. [ ] [ ]
    2. That newspaper is the official organ of the Labour Party. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

instrument publication

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "organ" in English means: A part of the body that has a specific function, such as the heart or lungs., A musical instrument with pipes, played with keys and pedals, that makes sound by sending air through the pipes., A newspaper or magazine that expresses the opinions of a particular political party or organization..

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

Synonyms for "organ": instrument, publication.

Example usage of "organ": "The heart is a vital organ for pumping blood.". More examples on the page.