adobe
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A building material made of sun-dried earth and straw, or a house built from it.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
mudbrick
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The old _____ houses in the village have kept their walls cool for over a century."
Answer: adobe
In your own words, what does "adobe" mean?
A building material made of sun-dried earth and straw, or a house built from it.
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