Particle (Noun)
Meaning 1
A body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Synonyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
A function word that can be used in English to form phrasal verbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- She got a particle of dust in her eye and couldn't stop blinking.
- A particle of grain was stuck between his teeth for hours.
- There isn't a single particle of food left in the refrigerator.
- The carpet was so dirty, it was made up of more stains than actual carpet particles.
- The artist used extremely thin paint particles to create a subtle, layered effect.