All words
word

Lurch

Lurch

/ˈlɜːrtʃ/

Listen

Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.

Syllable breakdown

lurch

Dictionary meaning

An unsteady uneven gait.

Examples

  • The ship suddenly lurched to the left.
  • The truck lurched down the road.

Synonyms: stumble

People also look up

Serendipity

ser-en-DIP-i-tee

Petrichor

PET-ri-kor

Pulchritude

PUL-kri-tood

Ennui

ahn-WEE

Learn one new pronunciation a day

Get a word, name or idiom like “Lurch” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.

Something wrong? Suggest a correction