Tumbleweeds Meaning in English
word · lemma: tumbleweed
परिभाषा
A tumbleweed is a dry plant that detaches from its roots and is blown by the wind, rolling across open land, often seen in deserts or western movies.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Refers both to the actual plant and—a bit figuratively—to emptiness or lack of activity ('It was so quiet, I expected tumbleweeds'). Mostly used in North American desert contexts and pop culture, especially westerns. Rare in daily speech outside these contexts.
उदाहरण वाक्य
We saw tumbleweeds rolling across the desert.
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Old western movies often show tumbleweeds.
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The road was empty except for a few tumbleweeds.
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It was so quiet in the office, I expected tumbleweeds to roll by.
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A couple of tumbleweeds drifted by as we waited for the bus in the small town.
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Whenever there’s no response in the group chat, someone jokes about seeing tumbleweeds.
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