English vocabulary · C1
Penchant
/ˈpen.tʃənt/ · n.
It means a strong liking for something. You often choose it again and again.
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Example sentences
- He has a penchant for old cameras.
- She has a penchant for bright shoes.
Word origin and roots
from French
- pench — lean (from French)
Synonyms and nuances
- TASTE — what you like (Personal Style)
- LIKING — a good feeling for something (Simple & Direct)
- PREFERENCE — what you choose first (Choice Pattern)
Similar words
- taste
- liking
- preference
Lesson notes
Penchant. It means a strong liking for something. You often choose it again and again.
Related: taste, liking, preference. Use penchant when someone keeps choosing one thing.
He has a penchant for old cameras. She has a penchant for bright shoes.
From French. Pench- means lean. When your taste leans one way again and again, that is a penchant.