1noun
something that causes irritation and annoyance
“he's a thorn in my flesh”
01 Word definition
thorn
5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants
Is THORN a word?
Yes. THORN is a 5-letter noun. something that causes irritation and annoyance Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
T-H-O-R-NHow do you spell THORN?
THORN contains 5 letters, begins with T, and ends with N.
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2noun
a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗irritantspineprickleprickersticker
02 Letter breakdown
How is THORN spelled?
T1H2O3R4N5
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About THORN.
How do you spell THORN?
THORN is spelled T-H-O-R-N. It contains 5 letters.