marijuana
noun
Simple meaning
A strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
mɛɹəˈwɑnə
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction
“The farmer grows marijuana in a greenhouse for medical use.”
The inflorescence of the Cannabis sativa plant, smoked or ingested for euphoric effect.
The hemp plant itself, Cannabis sativa.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction
Used this way, marijuana is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“The farmer grows marijuana in a greenhouse for medical use.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “marijuana in …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: marijuana in …
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Word Family
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Compound terms
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Marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking.
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