camelback
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈkæməlˌbæk//
KK: /ˈkæməlˌbæk/
adjective
Definition
Having a shape that resembles a hump or an arching curve.
Example
The camelback design of the bridge allows for better airflow underneath.
Conversation
Have you seen that new park with the camelback slides?
Yeah, I went there last weekend! They look so fun.
I can't wait to try the camelback ones; they seem so unique.
Definitely! I heard they're the best part of the park.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
humped
arched
curved
Antonyms
flat
level
straight
noun
Definition
A type of house that has a single story at the front and two stories at the back, often found in New Orleans.
Example
The camelback house style is popular in certain neighborhoods of New Orleans.
Conversation
Have you ever seen a camelback house before?
Yeah, I spotted one in New Orleans last summer!
They look so unique with their shape, don’t you think?
Root Explanation
Camelback → The word is formed from "camel" (from Latin *camelus*, meaning a large, humped mammal) and "back" (from Old English *bæc*, meaning the rear part of the body). The term "camelback" refers to something that has a shape resembling the hump of a camel, often used to describe a type of hill or a specific style of furniture.
Memory Tip
Imagine the shape of a camel's hump when you think of "camelback" — it helps you remember that this word describes something that looks like the back of a camel.
Visually Confused Words
comeback
caback