ben
1the inner or back room of a two-room cottage, especially when used as a combined parlor and bedroom.
within; inside.
inside; inner.
Origin of ben
1Other definitions for ben (2 of 5)
the seed of a tropical tree, Moringa pterygosperma, that yields an oil (ben oil ) used in manufacturing cosmetics and lubricating delicate machinery.
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2- Compare horseradish tree.
Other definitions for ben (3 of 5)
a mountain peak; high hill: Ben Nevis.
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3Other definitions for ben (4 of 5)
son of (used especially in Hebrew and Arabic names): Moses ben Maimon.
Origin of ben
4- Also Ben .
How to use ben in a sentence
"An' yer sed thet didn't make no diff'rence, fer her skirts hid 'em," and Blind Benner laughed.
Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 | VariousThen Blind Benner knew that the demon of the music had woven its spell over his master.
Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 | VariousTaking Blind Benner's hand, Hunch led him down into the deepening shadow of the valley.
Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 | VariousHe had not played longer than ten minutes when Blind Benner entered, and sat down at Lizzī's feet.
Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 | VariousThe lookin'-glass hangin' there; an' thinks I, mebbe ef Benner hed lookin'-glasses in his eyes, he could see too.
Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 | Various
British Dictionary definitions for ben (1 of 3)
/ (bɛn) Scot /
an inner room in a house or cottage
in; within; inside; into the inner part (of a house)
inner
Origin of ben
1- Compare but 2
British Dictionary definitions for ben (2 of 3)
/ (bɛn) /
any of several Asiatic trees of the genus Moringa, esp M. oleifera of Arabia and India, whose seeds yield oil of ben, used in manufacturing perfumes and cosmetics, lubricating delicate machinery, etc: family Moringaceae
the seed of such a tree
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2British Dictionary definitions for ben (3 of 3)
/ (bɛn) /
Scot and Irish a mountain peak (esp in place names): Ben Lomond
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