-oid

1. a suffix meaning “resembling,” “like,” used in the formation of adjectives and nouns (and often implying an incomplete or imperfect resemblance to what is indicated by the preceding element):

   alkaloid; anthropoid; cardioid; cuboid; lithoid; ovoid; planetoid.

-oid

suffix forming adjectives

1. indicating likeness, resemblance, or similarity

   anthropoid

–oid

1. A suffix meaning “like” or “resembling,” as in ellipsoid, a geometric solid that resembles an ellipse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of -oid¹

< Greek -oeidēs, equivalent to -o- -o- + -eidēs having the form of, derivative of eîdos form

Word History and Origins

Origin of -oid¹

from Greek -oeidēs resembling, form of, from eidos form

Example Sentences

It came 31 days after Eddie Howe's side recorded an emphatic 3-0 victory at OId Trafford in the Carabao Cup.

From BBC

Thompson played alongside Boutier, a member at OId American.

From Seattle Times

A Russian spy at the British embassy in Berlin was caught by a sting operation, the OId Bailey has heard.

From BBC

Simeone was pelted with missiles as he walked to the tunnel after United's 1-0 loss at OId Trafford.

From BBC

It raised US$4bn from the sale of three-year debt, paying an 11.5% coupon at 99 OID and another US$2.25bn from equity-linked securities.

From Reuters