ivory (Meaning)
ivory (n)
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
a shade of white the color of bleached bones
ivory (n.)
The hard, white, opaque, fine-grained substance constituting the tusks of the elephant. It is a variety of dentine, characterized by the minuteness and close arrangement of the tubes, as also by their double flexure. It is used in manufacturing articles of ornament or utility.
The tusks themselves of the elephant, etc.
Any carving executed in ivory.
Teeth; as, to show one's ivories.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ivory
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ivory Sentence Examples
- The ivory tower of academia can seem very detached from the real world.
- The ivory-colored silk curtains added a touch of elegance to the room.
- The sound of ivory piano keys resonated through the concert hall.
- The old man's eyes were like polished ivory, full of wisdom and experience.
- The antique ivory chess set was a prized possession of the wealthy collector.
- The ivory-handled knife was a gift from his grandfather, and it held great sentimental value.
- The ivory-billed woodpecker was once a common sight in the forests of North America, but it is now critically endangered.
- The ivory market is a major driver of poaching, which is causing a decline in elephant populations.
- Ivory is a valuable material, but it should not come at the expense of the lives of these magnificent animals.
- The international community is working together to combat ivory trafficking and protect elephants.
FAQs About the word ivory
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses, a shade of white the color of bleached bonesThe hard, white, opaq
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The ivory tower of academia can seem very detached from the real world.
The ivory-colored silk curtains added a touch of elegance to the room.
The sound of ivory piano keys resonated through the concert hall.
The old man's eyes were like polished ivory, full of wisdom and experience.
