English · Question Words
what kind
/wɒt ˈkaɪnd/
[/wɒt ˈkaɪnd/]
what type
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Used to ask about the type or sort of something.
Example
What kind of music do you usually listen to while working?
What kind of music do you usually listen to while working?
Etymology
A combination of 'what' and 'kind' (Old English 'gecynd', nature).
How & Where It’s Used
Used to ask about categories or types.