form on

verb

formed on; forming on; forms on

transitive verb

: to take up a formation next to

Examples of form on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Add the skewers and grill until char marks form on the first side, 2 to 3 minutes. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Researchers at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) designed a compound called pentafluorophenyl thiophene imine, or FPTI, to improve the protective layer that forms on graphite during the first few charging cycles. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

The monarch was diagnosed with an unspecified form on cancer in 2024. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Cook, stirring vigorously and breaking up pockets of flour as needed, until a thin film forms on bottom and sides of pan and dough comes together into a single mass, 2–3 minutes. — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for form on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon