peculiar
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
At that time, I found this subculture fascinating, peculiar, sometimes repulsive and sometimes silly.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Padilla’s peculiar but grounded characters may make you wait to see what they have in store, but she isn’t wasting any time.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Researchers say this "peculiar" crocodile relative likely began life walking on four legs, only to adopt a two-legged stance as it reached adulthood.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
In “If This Be Magic,” Daniel Hahn salutes the ingenuity of these mostly undervalued intermediaries, who “engage in a peculiar alchemy of turning gold into gold.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
He didn’t get ten feet from his mother when she let out a peculiar quack that must have scared the little one half to death.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
Vocabulary lists containing peculiar
List 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Unit 1: Telling Details
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
