Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sorn

verb
/sɔrn/
Definition
To occupy or take possession of something without the owner’s permission, often referring to living on someone else’s property.
Examples
  • After being told to leave, he decided to sorn at his friend’s place for a few more days.
  • They sorned in the old cabin without informing the landowner.
Meaning
To stay or reside on land or property that one does not own, typically in a casual or informal way.
Synonyms
  • Squat
  • Occupy
  • Reside
  • Settle