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wordbook
wordbook
/ˈwɝːdbʊk/
noun
A reference book containing words (usually with their meanings)
(
wordbook
)
a reference book containing words (usually with their meanings)
As a writer, she always had a wordbook close at hand to enrich her vocabulary.
As a writer, she always had a wordbook close at hand to enrich her vocabulary.
snail butter
snail butter
/sneɪl ˈbʌtər/
noun
For preparing snails: butter seasoned with shallots and garlic and parsley
(
snail butter
)
for preparing snails: butter seasoned with shallots and garlic and parsley
Preparing escargot requires a generous amount of snail butter.
Preparing escargot requires a generous amount of snail butter.
colonnade
colonnade
/ˌkɑːləˈneɪd/
noun
A structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
(
arcade
,
colonnade
)
a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
Structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns
(
colonnade
)
structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns
The ancient building was surrounded by a magnificent colonnade.
The ancient building was surrounded by a magnificent colonnade.
aisle
aisle
/aɪl/
noun
(
)
Passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores
(
gangway
[British]
,
aisle
)
passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores
Please keep the aisle clear for safety reasons
Please keep the aisle clear for safety reasons
(
)
A long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
(
aisle
)
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
Part of a church divided laterally from the nave proper by rows of pillars or columns
(
aisle
)
part of a church divided laterally from the nave proper by rows of pillars or columns
The bride gracefully walked down the aisle during her wedding ceremony.
The bride gracefully walked down the aisle during her wedding ceremony.
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