essay
Translation
essay
Examples
I have to write an essay for history class.
I have to write an essay for history class.
She published an essay on modern art.
She published an essay on modern art.
Grammar Patterns
((an essay)) ((on/about sth.)) a short piece of writing on a particular subject He wrote an essay on climate change.
Similar Words
Synonyms: article, paper, composition, report
Etymology
From French 'essai' meaning 'trial, attempt', from Latin 'exagium' meaning 'a weighing'.
Memory Tips
An essay is an 'attempt' (from its French root) to write about a topic.