Definition

A small, sharp piece that has broken off from something hard, like glass or pottery.

Example

She carefully picked up the shard of glass from the floor.

Conversation

I found a shard of glass on the beach today.

Oh really? Was it from a bottle or something interesting?

It looked like it was part of an old decoration, actually.

That’s cool! Those shards can tell us a lot about the past.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shard → The word 'shard' originates from Old English 'sceard', meaning a fragment or piece. It refers specifically to a broken piece of something, often sharp or pointed.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'fragment' or 'piece' — that's what a shard is, a broken part of something.

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