A thorn is a small, hard point on some plants. It can cause pain if someone touches it or steps on it.
Be careful of the thorn on the rose stem.
The cat got a thorn in its paw today.
In Old English, thorn is a special letter that shows the 'th' sound. It is no longer used in modern English.
The thorn letter looks like a 'p' with a line.
Old English used thorn for the 'th' sound.
Thorn can mean a big problem that makes someone unhappy or worried. It is often used to describe difficult situations.
Money is a thorn in his life now.
The new rule is a thorn for many people.
Thorn is a historical name for a town that is today called Toruń in Poland. It is used in old texts and geography.
Thorn was an important town in medieval times.
He traveled to Thorn last summer.
Thorn can be used to describe someone or something that causes continuous trouble or annoyance. This is a metaphorical meaning.
Her brother is a thorn in her side.
That problem is a thorn for our team.
Thorn can describe a sharp point on animals, like the spines of a porcupine, that help protect them.
The porcupine has many sharp thorns on its back.
The hedgehog's thorns protect it from danger.
