Category: Nouns

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 …

Noun > Corsage (count) a flower or small group of flowers that a woman sometimes wears on her clothing or attached to her wrist on special occasions (such as weddings)

Noun > Flurry (count) 1 : a brief and light snowfall We had a few flurries yesterday. a snow flurry 2 a : a brief period of excitement or activity — + of There was a flurry of trading in Read More …

Noun > Archway (count) a passage that goes under an arch also : an arch over a passage