Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shorn
Adjective
/ʃɔrn/
Definition
Having been cut or clipped, especially in relation to hair or wool.
Examples
- The sheep were shorn in the spring to prepare for the hot weather.
- He walked into the bar with his shorn head, a drastic change from his long hair.
- The shorn plants looked tidy and well-kept after the gardener’s work.
Meaning
The term ‘shorn’ refers to something that has had its hair or fibers removed by cutting or clipping.
Synonyms
- Trimmed
- Clipped
- Shaved
