carom

1 of 2

noun

car·​om ˈker-əm How to pronounce carom (audio)
ˈka-rəm
1
a
: a shot in billiards in which the cue ball strikes each of two object balls
b
: a shot in pool in which an object ball strikes another ball before falling into a pocket compare combination shot
2
: a rebounding especially at an angle

carom

2 of 2

verb

caromed; caroming; caroms

intransitive verb

1
: to strike and rebound : glance
the car caromed off a tree
2
: to make a carom
3
: to proceed by or as if by caroms
carom from city to city

Examples of carom in a Sentence

Verb a ball caromed off the wall
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Noun
Those findings indicate carom seeds may lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024 Tasting India’s version blends classic pumpkin pie spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove with earthier, smoky spices like carom seeds, black cardamom, coriander, black pepper and more. Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2024
Verb
There was the usual suspect, Travis Hunter, who picked off Wilson on a pass that caromed off the hands of Utes wideout Munir McClain after an impressive last-second pass breakup by fellow cornerback Colton Hood. Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024 Even so, weight loss is influenced by many factors, and consuming ajwain water or carom seeds alone does not guarantee weight loss. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carom 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

by shortening & alteration from obsolete carambole, from Spanish carambola

First Known Use

Noun

1779, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of carom was in 1779

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Cite this Entry

“Carom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carom. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

carom

1 of 2 noun
car·​om ˈkar-əm How to pronounce carom (audio)
: a rebounding especially at an angle

carom

2 of 2 verb
: to strike and rebound at an angle

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