C1noun 2K

Rod

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɒd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɑːd/"]/

Meaning of Rod

a long straight piece of wood, metal or glass

In simple words: A long, thin piece of material, usually made of wood or metal.

Rod in a sentence

• The concrete is reinforced with steel rods.
• I finally managed to fix the curtain rods above the windows.
• After the accident she had an operation to put strengthening rods in her legs.
• He heated the end of the iron rod.
• a glass fibre rod 2 or 3 mm in diameter
• fishing with rod and line
• There used to be a saying: ‘Spare the rod and spoil the child.’

How to use Rod

Used in various contexts such as fishing (fishing rod), construction (reinforcing rod), or as a general term for a stick or bar. Not commonly used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'a rod' as a ‘rod of iron’ — strong and straight!

Related words

Collocations with Rod

• fishing rod
• metal rod
• support rod
• glass rod
• measuring rod

Synonyms for Rod

• stick
• bar
• pole
• shaft
• stave

Opposites of Rod

• sphere
• block

Common mistakes with Rod

• Confused with 'road'.
• Omitting the article when used in a sentence.
• Using plural form incorrectly in certain contexts (e.g. 'rods' when referring to a specific type)

Frequently asked questions about Rod

What does Rod mean?

A long, thin piece of material, usually made of wood or metal.

What is the definition of Rod?

a long straight piece of wood, metal or glass

How do you use Rod in a sentence?

The concrete is reinforced with steel rods.

Can you give another example of Rod?

I finally managed to fix the curtain rods above the windows.

What are synonyms for Rod?

Common alternatives include stick, bar, pole, shaft, stave.

What is the opposite of Rod?

Opposite meanings include sphere, block.

What words go with Rod?

It commonly pairs with fishing rod, metal rod, support rod, glass rod, measuring rod.

What are common mistakes when using Rod?

Confused with 'road'. Omitting the article when used in a sentence. Using plural form incorrectly in certain contexts (e.g. 'rods' when referring to a specific type)

How do you pronounce Rod?

US: /["/rɑːd/"]/, UK: /["/rɒd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Rod?

Used in various contexts such as fishing (fishing rod), construction (reinforcing rod), or as a general term for a stick or bar. Not commonly used in formal writing.

What CEFR level is Rod?

"Rod" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.