- plural of dig.
digs
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of digs
C19: shortened from diggings , perhaps referring to where one digs or works, but see also dig in
Example Sentences
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She said current digs were "really construction projects" where workers had stumbled across historical treasures.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
The author is a dedicated researcher who, in each chapter, digs into archives and personal correspondence to find the most revealing material.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Owens has successfully positioned herself as a journalist, an investigator, someone who digs deep and asks the hard questions, Spencer said.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
With their kids, ranging in age from 6 to 26, they visit the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Sean Duffy’s old digs in Boston and the snowy splendor of Montana and Wyoming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
She digs the chocolate out from between her teeth and takes another bite of candy.
From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake
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