Used in a Sentence

burr

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for burr.

Editorial note

Get a $30 AeroPress, a burr grinder, and a thermometer (get that water right around 200°F, not boiling).

Examples18
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

A small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of burr gathered in one view.

noun

A small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation.

noun

A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.

noun

A rough humming sound.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for burr.

noun

A small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation.

noun

A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.

noun

A rough humming sound.

noun

A uvular "r" sound, or (by extension) an accent characterized by this sound.

Example sentences

1

Get a $30 AeroPress, a burr grinder, and a thermometer (get that water right around 200°F, not boiling).

2

This is the missing piece, for travelers and those who cannot otherwise own a proper burr grinder.

3

Cheap everything, fresh beans, plus a $40 investment on ebay to nab a burr grinder.

4

Rand Paul plans to offer some amendments; Burr may well have one as well.

5

However, a Burr grinder is good investment, especially if you need the finer grinds.

6

The next step is to get a burr grinder and grind the beans to the right coarseness just before you use them.

7

I sat next to J once at a Denny's in either Aurora (Fox Valley Mall) or in Burr Ridge.

8

Bill Burr can explain very well why Arnold is such an inspiring person[1].

9

I'll have to borrow a burr grinder from a friend sometime and give it a try.

10

If the inventor will please make a portable, electric burr grinder I would be extremely happy.

11

I got lucky on the auction and grabbed a conic burr: the Bodum Antigua.

12

Be aware that there are different kinds of burr grinder.

Quote examples

1

The Burr grinder "crunches" each bean once and never touches it again, leaving the oils alone.

2

For some HN-relatable examples to this 101-level topic, see TNG: The Masterpiece Society, DS9: Melora, or Bill Burr's "Ashy" bit.

3

After reading your comment, I just realized that practice is common in Hindi and Marathi too, using "Accha" and "Burr" respectively (both of which mean the same as "Bon" in French, i.e.

Proper noun examples

1

Burr grinders provide a very even grind and minimize this.

2

Watch Louis CK, watch Bill Burr, watch Community.

3

Rip Burr-Brown, National Semiconductor, Zetex.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use burr in a sentence?

Get a $30 AeroPress, a burr grinder, and a thermometer (get that water right around 200°F, not boiling).

What does burr mean?

A small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation.

What part of speech is burr?

burr is commonly used as noun.