Sty: meaning, definitions and examples

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sty

 

[ staษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

barn, pen, pigpen

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น stylus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเคพเค‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gaya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะธะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ styl

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ฟใ‚คใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท style

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estilo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท stil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํƒ€์ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณู„ูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ styl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtรฝl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃŽๆ ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรญll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะธะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,178, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.