ort

American  

[awrt] / ɔrt /

noun

1. Usually orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

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Etymology

Origin of ort

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; probably from Old English orǣt (unattested) “leftover fodder or food,” cognate with Low German ort, early Dutch oorete; compare Old English or- “out, out of, completely” (in compounds), ǣt “food” ( eat )

Example Sentences

Barron’s reported earlier this month that Berkshire might have sold some of its large holdings in Apple and Bank of America based on information in its third-quarter 10-Q rep External link ort.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

Says he: "We will focus ort the role of parents in exercising their rights, making parents realize that they are part of the school-parent team."

From Time Magazine Archive

He also asked that American doors be opened for an esti mated 10,000 to 15,000 political prisoners who aided the U.S. ef ort in South Viet Nam.

From Time Magazine Archive

Los Leones, one of Santiago's most elegant country clubs, has opened its manicured golf course and pine-shaded swimming pool to working-class children at least once a week ort "d�as populares."

From Time Magazine Archive

"It's been on my mind ever since we parted, Rose, and I ort 'a' said it then, but I choked an' couldn't; but I kin say it now and I will."

From Hoosier Mosaics by Thompson, Maurice