adobe
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.
O’Keeffe was quite distinctive—and here at her best—in her paintings of adobe buildings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Instead they encountered Hawikku, an adobe pueblo in what is now western New Mexico.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
Eventually, however, the lush commons became something like adobe hills.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2025
On Monday, Bagnard emailed to say it looked like her family would be moving forward with adobe after all.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2025
They gaze enviously at villagers cooling themselves in streams and washing off after a day of fieldwork and at others who doze in hammocks slung in shady spots near adobe and cinder-block homes.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
Vocabulary lists containing adobe
Bless Me, Ultima
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!
Aztec, Maya, and Inca Empires - Introductory
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!
The Distance Between Us
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