(count) the name that is shared by the people in a family In English, your surname comes after your first name and middle name. She took her husband’s surname when they got married. — called also FAMILY NAME; compare LAST Read More …
Noun > Surname
Tag: Noun
Noun > Iota
An iota is an infinitesimal amount of something. The word iota is used synonymously with the etymologically related jot, and by its oldest definition refers to the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet. There’s not an iota of doubt regarding Read More …
Noun > Dispenser
(count) 1 : a machine or container that lets you take small amounts of something a paper towel dispenser a soap/tape dispenser 2 : a person or organization that gives or provides something to people hospitals and other health-care dispensers Read More …
Noun > August
August is the eighth month of the year, meaning the eighth month, and an adjective meaning majestic or grand. It contains 31 days and sits between July and September. The Month of August Length: 31 days long. Origin: Named after Read More …
Noun > Acumen
Acumen refers to keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination—in other words, the ability to think clearly and make good decisions, especially in practical matters. The fictional detective possesses a superior acumen that enables her to solve the most Read More …
Noun > Panache
Noun > Gourmet
Noun > Hybrid
(count) 1 : an animal or plant that is produced from two animals or plants of different kinds a hybrid of two roses 2 : something that is formed by combining two or more things The band plays a hybrid Read More …
Noun > Hoopla
Hoopla refers to talk or writing that is designed to get people excited about or interested in something, often with the implication that the person using the word does not find the thing exciting or interesting. Marvin didn’t understand all Read More …
