Tag: Noun

(count) 1 : a container with a lid that is used for keeping dry products a flour/sugar/tea canister 2 : a plastic or metal container that is used for keeping a roll of film a film canister 3 : a Read More …

When used literally, lodestone refers to the mineral magnetite, a magnetic iron ore. Lodestone is also used figuratively to refer to something that, like a magnet, strongly attracts things. The city is a lodestone for aspiring musicians of all genres.

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 Read More …

(count) informal a night during which someone works on something instead of sleeping I have to finish this by morning, so I guess tonight will be another all-nighter. He pulled an all-nighter (=he stayed up all night) to study for Read More …

Consternation is a formal word that refers to a strong feeling of surprise or sudden disappointment that causes confusion. The candidate caused consternation among his supporters by changing positions on a key issue.

(count) a loose piece of grass and dirt that is dug out of the ground when the ground is struck by something (such as a golf club)

(count) a type of bed that consists of a piece of cloth hung between two trees, poles, etc.

(count) 1 : the front of a building the facade of the bank the windowless façade of the skyscraper a brick facade 2 : a way of behaving or appearing that gives other people a false idea of your true Read More …

Moxie can refer to courage and determination (aka nerve), energy and pep (aka verve), or know-how (as, say, reflected in one’s oeuvre). They showed a lot of moxie in questioning their company’s policy. She clearly doesn’t need coffee to start Read More …

(count) a performer who is able to speak in a way that makes it appear that the words are being said by a large doll (called a dummy)