roans

Definition of roansnext
plural of roan

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for roans
Noun
  • Cruise around the Halifax Harbour on Little Wing, the hotel’s 36-foot yacht, or venture through nearby coves and bays aboard Reach, the Muir’s high-speed 24-foot motorboat.
    Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The blaze was initially confined to three bays within the massive 100,000-square-foot facility, but high winds spread burning embers throughout the building, leading to damage in 10 of the warehouse’s 25 bays, Woods told reporters at the scene.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Nuts Many nuts, including walnuts, pecans, chestnuts, hazelnuts, and almonds, are rich in polyphenols.
    Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The streets and shops are adorned with lights, and the smell of freshly roasted chestnuts looms around every corner.
    Jenna Curcio, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Roans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roans. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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