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Fender Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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fender

fend-er

🇺🇸 /ˈfɛndɝ/ · 🇬🇧 /fˈɛndɐ/

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A fender is the part of a guitar or other musical instrument that protects the body from damage.

Examples of usage

  • The fender on my guitar is starting to show signs of wear and tear.
  • He accidentally knocked the guitar against the wall, damaging the fender.
Context #2 | Noun

vehicle

A fender is a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well and protects the vehicle from debris or mud.

Examples of usage

  • The car's fender was dented in the accident.
  • She had to replace the fender after it was damaged in a collision.

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Quick facts about “fender”

Fender is a 2-syllable noun (fend-er). It is pronounced /ˈfɛndɝ/ in American English and /fˈɛndɐ/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #19,539 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'fender'

The word 'fender' originated in the 17th century from the Middle English word 'fendere', which means 'protector'. It was initially used to refer to something that protects or defends. Over time, the term evolved to have specific meanings in relation to musical instruments and vehicles.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,539, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.