guitar
UK: ɡɪˈtɑː | US: ɡɪˈtɑːr
n. a stringed musical instrument with a fretted fingerboard, typically played by strumming or plucking
The word "guitar" traces back to the Spanish "guitarra," derived from the Latin "cithara" (a type of lyre or harp). The Latin term itself originated from the Greek "kithara," an ancient stringed instrument. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation evolved through Romance languages, with the Arabic "qītār" also influencing its form during the Middle Ages. The morpheme "guit" preserves the core idea of a stringed instrument, while the suffix "-ar" (common in Spanish nouns) solidifies its modern form.
She practiced the guitar for hours every day.
The band's guitarist played a stunning solo.
He bought a vintage guitar from the 1960s.
Acoustic guitars are popular among folk musicians.
The sound of a classical guitar filled the room.