Sham – Someone or something false
(Pronounced sham)
Sham describes something or someone that is false, or not what they are claimed to be.
To remember the definition of the word sham, use the following mnemonic:
She always shampooed (sham) her false teeth.
Examples of sham in a sentence
She thought she had bought a genuine antique ring, but it was a sham.
The political protester was the subject of a sham trial.
He entered into a sham marriage to secure his inheritance.
