Tag: Noun

1 : (noncount) US : a short period of time during the school day when children can play The students play outside after lunch and at/during recess. Do you have morning recess? — called also (British) playtime 2 : a Read More …

Remuneration is a formal word that refers to an amount of money paid to someone for a service, loss, or expense, or to the act of paying such an amount. It is synonymous with recompense and pay. The actor was Read More …

1 a : (noncount) : the lack of good sense or judgment : FOOLISHNESS the folly of driving fast on steep, winding roads his folly in thinking that he would not be noticed The folly of such an action should Read More …

(noncount) the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes that look like birds, animals, etc.

Hue and cry refers to a clamor of alarm or protest in response to something. It can also be used as a synonym of hubbub to refer to general noise or uproar. After the popular professor was fired by the Read More …

Jubilee usually refers to a special anniversary or a celebration of such an anniversary. It can also refer generally to a season of celebration or act of rejoicing, or to a religious song of African Americans referring to a time Read More …

1 : a word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar (count) “He was drowning in paperwork” is a metaphor in which having to Read More …

A brainiac is a very intelligent person. Her ability to solve almost any puzzle within minutes secured her place as the brainiac of the family.

(count) something (such as salt, mustard, or ketchup) that is added to food to give it more flavor