Idiom
/ˈɪdɪəm/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters
Definition of Idiom
noun
- A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, person, or group of people.
- A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.
- An established expression whose meaning is not deducible from the literal meanings of its component words, often peculiar to a given language.
- An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.
- A programming construct or phraseology that is characteristic of the language.
Anagrams of Idiom
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
i1
d2
i1
o1
m3
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Idiom
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Idiom"
Idiom is a 5-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "idiom" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Idiom" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "idiom" is a low-scoring word.