Tumbleweeds Meaning in English
word · lemma: tumbleweed
Definition
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.
Usage & Nuances
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.
Example Sentences
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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