noun
- sharp, pointed parts that grow on the stems or branches of certain plants
- sources of irritation, trouble, or pain
Usage: plural of thorn
Usage: figurative use
Examples
- The rose bush was covered in sharp thorns.
- She carefully avoided the thorns while picking blackberries.
- The thorns on the cactus protect it from animals.
- His constant complaints were thorns in her side.
- The thorns tore her jacket as she walked through the brambles.
- Despite the beautiful flowers, the thorns made gardening difficult.
- These thorns in our relationship need to be addressed.