Meaning of the word adobe in English

What does adobe mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

adobe

US /əˈdoʊ.bi/
UK /əˈdoʊ.bi/
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Noun

1.

a type of brick made of sun-dried earth and straw, commonly used in arid regions

Example:
Many traditional houses in the Southwest are built with adobe.
The artist used adobe to create a sculpture.

Trademark

1.

a company that develops software for creative professionals and marketers, known for products like Photoshop and Acrobat

Example:
I use Adobe Photoshop for all my graphic design work.
You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open this PDF file.
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