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.
In a peculiar twist of fate he collapsed during the fourth performance and subsequently died.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
"It's a very peculiar state, and, although there have been experimental hints, there has been no direct confirmation of the phase's existence."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
Ghost kitchens asked diners to accept a peculiar new distance between the restaurant being advertised and the human reality of the meal.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
When he does bother to campaign, he makes peculiar choices, such as at a late August event for which he wore a Four Seasons Orlando–branded golf shirt and what appeared to be a $40,000 watch.
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026
Hence the use of terms such as ‘physico-mathematical’ and ‘physico-mechanical’, as in ‘physico-mechanical experiments’, and even the peculiar hybrids ‘mechanical philosophy’ and ‘mathematical philosophy’.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word