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Po - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Po is a versatile word with multiple meanings. It can be a playful term for a chamber pot, a short form of policeman, or an exclamation in poetry to express surprise or emphasis.

po

/poʊ/ /pəʊ/

Definition:

A small, round, flat Italian bread, often served with olive oil or toppings.

Synonyms:

bread roll, bun, loaf

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(none applicable)

Common Collocations:

garlic po, olive oil po, toasted po

Derivatives:

pos, po’boy (variant)

Usage Tips:

Use "po" to refer to a small Italian bread; often paired with dips or toppings.

Common Phrases:

po boy (variant), garlic po, toasted po

Etymology:

Derived from Italian "pane," meaning bread; shortened form in English usage.

Examples:

  • 1. The baker made fresh pos this morning.
  • 2. She spread butter on her warm po.
  • 3. We shared a garlic po as an appetizer.
  • 4. He ordered a toasted po with soup.

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