Category: Nouns

(count) 1 a : a building where buses or trains regularly stop so that passengers can get on and off : STATION I will meet you outside the bus terminal. 1 b : a building at an airport where people Read More …

(noncount) 1 : the pieces that are left after something has been destroyed After the earthquake, rescuers began digging through the debris in search of survivors. Everything was covered by dust and debris. sometimes used figuratively She sifted through the Read More …

(count) an area of sea water that is separated from the ocean by a reef or sandbar a tropical blue lagoon

a terrible disaster (count) The oil spill was an environmental catastrophe. Experts fear a humanitarian catastrophe if food isn’t delivered to the refugees soon. global/nuclear/economic catastrophe (noncount) an area on the brink of catastrophe — catastrophic adjective (more catastrophic; most Read More …

A person, usually male, prone to making outrageously stupid statements and/or inappropriate behavior while generally having a very high opinion of his own wisdom and importance.

(count) 1 : a building in a park or garden that usually has open sides and is used for parties, concerts, or other events 2 : a temporary building that is used at public events and exhibitions The World’s Fair Read More …

something that is carried from one place to another by boat, airplane, etc. (count) The ship was carrying a cargo of crude oil. (noncount) Workers unloaded cargo (=freight) quickly on the dock. often used before another noun a cargo ship/plane Read More …

(singular) something (such as a game or movie) that causes people to feel nervous because the ending is not known until the final moment This election’s going to be a real nail-biter.

Confection usually refers to a sweet prepared food item made to be eaten as a treat, but it can also refer to the act or process of confecting something—in other words, preparing or assembling it. In addition, confection can refer Read More …

(count) 1 : someone who rings a bell a bell ringer 2 : the part of a telephone that rings to signal that someone is calling Turn off the ringer on the telephone. 3 : informal : a person or Read More …