Scissors - English Vocabulary for Kids

scissors

/ˈsɪzərz/

noun

A tool with two blades for cutting paper

“She cut the paper with scissors.”

מספריים

Scissors is a noun in the everyday objects category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A tool with two blades for cutting paper" In Hebrew, scissors translates to מספריים.

Example Sentences

She used scissors to carefully cut out the paper snowflake.
Always carry scissors with the pointed end down to stay safe.
He borrowed the scissors to wrap his sister's birthday present.

Did You Know? Scissors have been around for about 3,000 years — ancient Egyptians used a simpler spring version. The modern pivoting scissors we use today were invented around 1500 years ago. Left-handed scissors are made with the blades reversed because regular scissors are uncomfortable for left-handed people. The word "scissors" is always plural — you never say "a scissor!"