scar
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.
German second seed Zverev took over as the clear front-runner to claim the Coupe des Mousquetaires - but he has scar tissue from three previous Grand Slam final defeats.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Dizzyingly deep pits from large-scale mining scar India's ancient Aravalli mountains, threatening the future of a forested buffer that New Delhi relies on for protection from furnace-hot desert winds.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Abrupt, unwelcome occurrences scar our autonomy and cripple our illusion of independence; the question of what went wrong falls on our shoulders, another loop to languish inside.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
He has a prominent scar running across the top of his head from the surgery.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
He had a long scar down one side of his face that just missed his eye, and one of his ears looked like something had taken a bite out of it.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing scar
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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!
American Street
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!