noun

organ

AW-guhn

noun

A part of the body, such as the heart or liver, that performs a specific function.

"The lungs are the organs responsible for breathing."

"Doctors monitored all of his vital organs after the surgery."

A large musical instrument played using one or more keyboards and pedals, producing sound through pipes or electronically.

"The church organ filled the hall with deep, resonant chords."

A publication or broadcast that serves as the official voice of an organization or group.

"The newspaper became the official organ of the political party."

How to Use Organ

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA body part with a job to do, a large keyboard instrument, or the official mouthpiece of a group.

Common pairings

vital organs organ donor pipe organ play the organ

organed past tense, Organs plural, organs singular

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The lungs are the _____ responsible for breathing.

From Latin organum, from Greek órganon, meaning "a tool" or "instrument" — the same root gives us "organic" and "organize."

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