Sty: meaning, definitions and examples
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sty
[ staษช ]
animal housing
A sty is a pen or shelter for pigs. It is typically a dirty, muddy area where pigs can root around and wallow. Stys provide pigs with a safe space to rest and are often used in farming. The term can also refer to the condition of living in such a place, emphasizing the messiness associated with pig pens.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The farmer built a large sty for the pigs to live in.
- Pigs in the sty were rolling in the mud.
- The sty was filled with straw for the pigs to sleep on.
eye condition
A sty, also known as a hordeolum, is a painful red bump that forms on the edge of the eyelid. It is caused by a bacterial infection of the oil glands in the eye. Stys can lead to swelling, redness, and discomfort, but they usually resolve on their own within a few days. Warm compresses are often recommended for relief.
Synonyms
eye infection, eyelid bump, hordeolum.
Examples of usage
- She had to see a doctor because her sty was causing her pain.
- A sty can be very uncomfortable and may affect vision temporarily.
- Applying a warm compress helped reduce the swelling of her sty.
Translations
Translations of the word "sty" in other languages:
๐ต๐น stylus
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคพเคเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Stil
๐ฎ๐ฉ gaya
๐บ๐ฆ ััะธะปั
๐ต๐ฑ styl
๐ฏ๐ต ในใฟใคใซ
๐ซ๐ท style
๐ช๐ธ estilo
๐น๐ท stil
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํ์ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุณููุจ
๐จ๐ฟ styl
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกtรฝl
๐จ๐ณ ้ฃๆ ผ
๐ธ๐ฎ stil
๐ฎ๐ธ stรญll
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะธะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ stil
๐ฒ๐ฝ estilo
Etymology
The word 'sty' originates from the Old English term 'stig,' which referred to a place or a shelter. Over time, it evolved in Middle English as 'stye,' maintaining the association with animals and their housing. In agricultural contexts, it has been primarily associated with pigs, reflecting rural life and farming practices. The usage broadened to include the term for an eye condition, derived from the resemblance of the bump to the shape of a pigsty or to its 'dirty' nature. Despite its specific meanings, the word retains a relatively consistent connection to unsanitary or cramped conditions across its uses.