marijuana Meaning & Definition
What Does Marijuana Mean?
Marijuana is used as a noun meaning The inflorescence of the Cannabis sativa plant, smoked or ingested for euphoric effect. It is also used to mean The hemp plant itself, Cannabis sativa.
Word Facts for Marijuana
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌmɛɹɪˈwɑ.nə/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | gage, pot and weed |
| Plural | marijuanas |
Marijuana Definition (Noun)
- The inflorescence of the Cannabis sativa plant, smoked or ingested for euphoric effect.
After smoking a bowl of that fine marijuana, they ate some brownies.
- The hemp plant itself, Cannabis sativa.
Noun
- A drug smoked or ingested for euphoric effect, cannabis.
After smoking a bowl of that fine marijuana, they ate some brownies.
Synonyms of Marijuana
Marijuana synonyms and antonyms →Marijuana in a Sentence
After smoking a bowl of that fine marijuana, they ate some brownies.
Word Forms & Grammar
marijuana (usually uncountable, plural marijuanas)
Words That Rhyme With Marijuana
Origin of Marijuana
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish marihuana, from mariguana. First attested in 1874 in the publications of Hubert Howe Bancroft. Altered by influence of a folk etymology involving the proper name María Juana (“Mary Jane”).
How Do You Say Marijuana?
The standard pronunciation of marijuana is /ˌmɛɹɪˈwɑ.nə/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (wɑ).
Questions People Ask About Marijuana
What part of speech is marijuana?
Marijuana is a noun.
What is another word for marijuana?
You can replace marijuana with words such as gage, pot and weed. See the full list of marijuana synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of marijuana?
The plural of marijuana is marijuanas.