Word ORGAN: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

organ

🇺🇸 [ˈɔːrɡən]

Meanings

An organ refers to a part of the body that performs a specific function, such as the heart or lungs. The term can also refer to a musical instrument that produces sound by means of pipes, often seen in churches or concert halls.

Examples

• The heart is a vital organ responsible for pumping blood.
• He plays the organ at the church every Sunday.
• Doctors are studying how to transplant organs to save lives.

Synonyms

instrument • body part • vessel

Antonyms

appendage • limb • extremity