orphan
Translation
orphan
Examples
The story is about a young orphan.
The story is about a young orphan.
He was left an orphan as a baby.
He was left an orphan as a baby.
Grammar Patterns
((an orphan)) a child whose parents are dead The main character in the book is an orphan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: waif
Etymology
From Greek 'orphanos', meaning 'bereaved'.
Memory Tips
Think of famous fictional orphans like Annie or Oliver Twist.