Tag: Noun

(count) 1 : an official paper that gives information about something or that is used as proof of something It is important to keep all of your financial documents in a safe place. legal/official/historical documents An important classified document has Read More …

(count) an object used to do work : TOOL farming implements stone implements used in prehistoric times a sharp-edged implement used to chop wood

(count) any one of several types of fruits that have a hard shell and that are used for decoration and not for eating out of your gourd US, informal CRAZY That guy is completely out of his gourd. (=(more commonly) Read More …

1 : (count, noncount) : a seasoned sauce that is used to add flavor to other foods and that is made of chopped fruit or vegetables mango relish especially : such a sauce made from pickles I like to eat Read More …

(noncount) the quality of something that has two sides or halves that are the same or very close in size, shape, and position : the quality of having symmetrical parts the symmetry of the human body The building has perfect Read More …

Bailiwick refers to the domain or sphere in which someone has superior knowledge or authority. Fundraising events are his bailiwick.

(noncount) 1 : an act of inflating something the inflation of a balloon the state of being inflated It’s important to maintain proper tire inflation. (=pressure) 2 : a continual increase in the price of goods and services The government Read More …

(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 …

Sarcasm refers to the use of words that mean one thing to communicate the exact opposite of that thing, especially to insult someone, to show irritation, or to be funny. Her monotone voice often made it difficult to tell whether Read More …

(noncount) the feathers that cover the body of a bird The peacock has colorful plumage.