Prostrate – Lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downwards
(Pronounced pross-trayt)
To remember the definition of the word prostrate, use the following mnemonic:
The professional boxer went straight (prostrate) down and landed on his face, outstretched.
Examples of prostrate in a sentence
She fell prostrate on the couch and buried her face against the cushions.
While Kevin was stranded at the airport, he reclined on the floor in a prostrate manner so no one could see his face.
Kelly’s snow angel didn't come out well because she laid prostrate on the ground instead of on her back.
