excelsior meaning

UK US /ɪkˈsɛlsiɚ/ 4 syllables

excelsior (noun): thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing.

Definition of excelsior

  1. thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing

    Synonyms: wood shavings

    Type of: packing material

How to pronounce excelsior

excelsior is pronounced /ɪkˈsɛlsiɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in OR · 9-letter words

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