BLANK - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
not charged with a bullet
Example: a blank cartridge
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet
Categories: Cartridge
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Adjective
(of a surface) not written or printed on
Example: blank pages; fill in the blank spaces; a clean page; wide white margins
Meaning 4
Part of speech: Adjective
void of expression
Example: a blank stare
Synonyms
Dummy, Blank, White, Space, Blank shell
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "blank" comes from Proto-Indo-European *bʰleyǵ-. It started in Proto-Germanic *blankaz. Then it appeared in Frankish *blank. Later, people used it in Old French blanc. After that, it was Middle English blank. Many other languages have similar words:.
- Old High German: blanch
- German: blank
- Old English: blanc
- Spanish: blanco
🔗 Related Words
blink – A related word in the same word family.
blind – A related word in the same word family.
blanch – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.