Sleuths: meaning, definitions and examples

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sleuths

 

[ sluหฮธs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

investigative work

Sleuths are individuals who are skilled in solving mysteries or crimes by examining and analyzing evidence.

Synonyms

detective, inspector, investigator

Examples of usage

  • The sleuths carefully inspected the crime scene for any clues.
  • The team of sleuths worked together to unravel the complex case.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

Sleuths can also refer to amateur detectives or those who enjoy solving puzzles and mysteries as a hobby.

Synonyms

mystery enthusiast, puzzle solver

Examples of usage

  • She's quite the sleuth when it comes to solving crossword puzzles.
  • The group of sleuths gathered every weekend to crack codes and solve riddles.

Translations

Translations of the word "sleuths" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น detetives

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคธเฅ‚เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Detektive

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ detektif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตั‚ะตะบั‚ะธะฒะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ detektywi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽขๅต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉtectives

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ detectives

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dedektifler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ์ •

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญู‚ู‚ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ detektivovรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ detektรญvi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไพฆๆŽข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ detektivi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rannsรณknarmenn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตั‚ะตะบั‚ะธะฒั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ detektivlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ detectives

Etymology

The word 'sleuths' originates from the Old Norse word 'sloetha', meaning 'track, trail'. It was first recorded in English in the late 19th century, gaining popularity through detective novels and mystery stories. Over time, 'sleuths' has become synonymous with skilled investigators and amateur detectives alike, capturing the imagination of those intrigued by solving puzzles and unraveling mysteries.

See also: sleuth, sleuthing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,173, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.