Category: Nouns

Noun > Costume (count) 1 : the clothes that are worn by someone (such as an actor) who is trying to look like a different person or thing children in their Halloween costumes a colorful clown costume 2 : the Read More …

Noun > Palm (count) the inside part of the hand between the wrist and the fingers He placed a coin in the child’s outstretched palm. The kitten was small enough to fit in the palm of my hand. He claimed Read More …

Noun > Convertible (count) a car with a roof that can be lowered or removed

Noun > Patron (count) 1 : a person who gives money and support to an artist, organization, etc. She is a well-known patron of the arts. a patron of musicians/poets 2 somewhat formal : a person who buys the goods Read More …

Noun > Imperative 1 [count] formal : a command, rule, duty, etc., that is very important or necessary She considers it a moral imperative to help people in need. 2 a grammar term : the form that a verb or Read More …

Noun > Downpour (count) a sudden heavy rain – usually singular We got caught in a torrential downpour.

Noun > Glitch (count) informal an unexpected and usually minor problem Glitches in the speaker’s schedule caused some delays. especially : a minor problem with a machine or device (such as a computer) A technical glitch caused a temporary shutdown. Read More …

Noun > Terra firma (noncount) dry and solid ground as compared to air or water We were glad to be back on terra firma (=back on the ground) after our bumpy flight.

Noun > Pitcher (count) 1 US : a container with a lip and handle that is used for holding and pouring out liquids a pitcher filled with beer – called also (British) jug 2 US : the amount held by Read More …