English · Adjectives
rare
/reər/
[/reər/]
uncommon, scarce
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Not happening or found very often.
Example
Snow is rare in this region, so children get excited when it finally falls.
Snow is rare in this region, so children get excited when it finally falls.
Etymology
From Latin 'rarus' (thin, scattered).
How & Where It’s Used
Describes scarcity in nature, events, or items.