B2adjectivefoodfashion
US/kɔːrs/
UK/kɔːs/
rough, not smooth or fine; also rude, especially in a sexual way
In context
This towel is cheap, but the material feels coarse on my skin.
Use coarse salt to clean the fish before you grill it.
His coarse jokes made the other guests feel uncomfortable.
Words that go with coarse
adjective + noun
- coarse saltSprinkle some coarse salt on the meat.
- coarse hairThe dog has thick, coarse hair.
- coarse sandThe beach has coarse sand that hurts your feet.
- coarse languageThe film has some coarse language.
adverb + verb
- coarsely choppedAdd a handful of coarsely chopped peanuts.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I'm taking an English coarse.Correct: I'm taking an English course.