flute
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /fluːt/
flute means: A musical instrument shaped like a tube, played by blowing across a hole.
noun
A musical instrument shaped like a tube, played by blowing across a hole.
- She plays the flute.
- I heard two flutes in the orchestra.
- He bought a silver flute for his daughter.
A long, rounded hollow line cut into a surface, such as a column or gun barrel.
- Each flute runs down the stone column.
- The barrel’s flutes reduce its weight.
- Dust had gathered inside the carved flutes.
A tube-shaped musical instrument with finger holes and an end that you blow directly into.
- The child played a wooden flute.
- She covered the flute’s finger holes.
- He blew into the flute’s mouthpiece to begin the tune.
Questions about flute
What does flute mean?
A musical instrument shaped like a tube, played by blowing across a hole.
What is flute in other languages?
Türkçe: flüt · Español: flauta · Français: flûte · Deutsch: Flöte · Italiano: flauto · 日本語: フルート
How do you pronounce flute?
It is pronounced /fluːt/.
How do you use flute in a sentence?
She plays the flute. I heard two flutes in the orchestra.
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