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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ores

/ɔrz/ noun · British & US
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What does ores mean?

noun

Ores are naturally occurring rocks that contain a high concentration of a valuable mineral, such as metal ores. The term ore is often used to describe the mineral itself, rather than the rock in which it is found.

Example

"The mine extracted large quantities of copper ore from the earth."

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