hof Meaning & Definition
/hoʊf/
What Does Hof Mean?
Hof is used as a noun meaning An enclosure, court, dwelling, building, or house.
Hof: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //hoʊf// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | garth |
| Plural | hofs |
Hof Definition (Noun)
- An enclosure, court, dwelling, building, or house.
Noun
- A temple, sanctuary, a shrine, or hall.
Noun
- A Korean-style bar or pub.
Synonyms of Hof
Hof synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Hof
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Hof in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
hof (plural hofs)
Words That Rhyme With Hof
Origin of Hof
Origin 1: Borrowed from German Hof. Doublet of howff.
Origin 2: Borrowed from Old Norse hof or Old English hof, reinforced in modern (post-1990, chiefly neopagan) use by Icelandic hof (“shrine, temple”).
Origin 3: Borrowed from Korean 호프 (hopeu), in turn from German Hofbräuhaus. In English, the spelling has been re-aligned with the Korean term's etymon.
How Do You Say Hof?
You say hof as //hoʊf//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Hof
What part of speech is hof?
Hof is a noun.
What is another word for hof?
Close synonyms of hof are garth. See the full list of hof synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of hof?
The plural of hof is hofs.