Category: Nouns

(count) 1 US : a series of games that is played after the end of the regular season in order to decide which player or team is the champion — usually plural The teams will once again face each other Read More …

Flora refers to all the plants that live in a particular area, time, period, or environment. It can also be used broadly to refer to plant, bacterial, or fungal life. Lisa admired the aquatic flora in the pond as she Read More …

(singular) informal a small amount I’ll just have a smidgen of ice cream. a smidgen of dignity Could you move just a smidge (=bit) to the left?

(noncount) the state of being near People are attracted to the area by the proximity (=nearness) of several beaches. – often + to I like the proximity of the bus stop to my home. The bus stop is located in Read More …

(count) the place or type of place where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives or grows a creature’s natural habitat tropical habitats

a change from one state or condition to another (count) We want to have a smooth transition when the new owners take control of the company. the sometimes difficult transition from childhood to adulthood The country made/underwent a peaceful transition Read More …

(count) 1 : a type of loose rubber sandal She wore flip-flops to the beach. 2 : chiefly US, informal : a sudden change of opinion a politician accused of doing flip-flops on important social issues

(count) 1 US : someone (such as a teacher or parent) who goes with children on a trip or to a school dance to make sure that the children behave properly I was a chaperone on one of my son’s Read More …

A cacophony is a mixture of loud and usually harsh unpleasant sounds. Cacophony can also refer to an incongruous or chaotic mixture. The sounds of shouting added to the cacophony on the streets. A cacophony of aromas wafted through the Read More …

(noncount) a decayed mixture of plants (such as leaves and grass) that is used to improve the soil in a garden a compost heap = (chiefly US) a compost pile (=a pile of plant materials that are kept in a Read More …