dash

Intermediate

/dæʃ/

noun
the act of running somewhere very quickly

dash in a sentence

  • “I must dash, I’m late.”
  • “I made a dash for the bathroom.”
  • “There was a mad dash for the exit.”
  • “As soon as the rain dies down I'm going to make a dash for it (= run somewhere very fast).”

What does “dash” mean?

dash (noun) means the act of running somewhere very quickly. It is pronounced /dæʃ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "dash" mean?
dash (noun) means: the act of running somewhere very quickly
How do you pronounce "dash"?
"dash" is pronounced /dæʃ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "dash" in a sentence?
Here is "dash" used in a sentence: I must dash, I’m late.

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