Nouns Containing US
Here's the list of all the 5330 Nouns Containing US in the English Language.
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| use | 1. the act of using 2. what something is used for More Definitions → |
| business | 1. a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it 2. the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects More Definitions → |
| music | 1. an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner 2. any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds More Definitions → |
| user | 1. a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something 2. a person who uses something or someone selfishly or unethically More Definitions → |
| must | 1. a necessary or essential thing 2. grape juice before or during fermentation More Definitions → |
| using | 1. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) More Definitions → |
| house | 1. a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families 2. the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments More Definitions → |
| customer | 1. someone who pays for goods or services More Definitions → |
| industry | 1. the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise 2. the organized action of making of goods and services for sale More Definitions → |
| august | More Definitions → |
| status | 1. the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society 2. a state at a particular time More Definitions → |
| discussion | 1. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic 2. an exchange of views on some topic More Definitions → |
| plus | 1. a useful or valuable quality 2. the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers More Definitions → |
| bush | 1. a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems 2. a large wilderness area More Definitions → |
| custom | 1. accepted or habitual practice 2. a specific practice of long standing More Definitions → |
| industrial | More Definitions → |
| cause | 1. events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something 2. a justification for something existing or happening More Definitions → |
| focus | 1. the concentration of attention or energy on something 2. maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system More Definitions → |
| thus | 1. an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation More Definitions → |
| useful | More Definitions → |
| housing | 1. structures collectively in which people are housed 2. a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component More Definitions → |
| trust | 1. something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary) 2. certainty based on past experience More Definitions → |
| campus | 1. a field on which the buildings of a university are situated More Definitions → |
| museum | 1. a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value More Definitions → |
| musical | 1. a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing More Definitions → |
| justice | 1. the quality of being just or fair 2. judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments More Definitions → |
| bus | 1. a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport 2. the topology of a network whose components are connected by a busbar More Definitions → |
| virus | 1. (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein 2. a harmful or corrupting agency More Definitions → |
| abuse | 1. cruel or inhumane treatment 2. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt More Definitions → |
| religious | 1. a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience More Definitions → |
| mouse | 1. any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails 2. a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye More Definitions → |
| exclusive | 1. a news report that is reported first by one news organization More Definitions → |
| bonus | 1. anything that tends to arouse 2. an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output More Definitions → |
| household | 1. a social unit living together More Definitions → |
| usage | 1. the act of using 2. accepted or habitual practice More Definitions → |
| census | 1. a periodic count of the population More Definitions → |
| husband | 1. a married man; a woman's partner in marriage More Definitions → |
| push | 1. the act of applying force in order to move something away 2. the force used in pushing More Definitions → |
| muscle | 1. one of the contractile organs of the body 2. animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells More Definitions → |
| conclusion | 1. a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration 2. an intuitive assumption More Definitions → |
| thousand | 1. the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 More Definitions → |
| usual | More Definitions → |
| dust | 1. fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air 2. the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up More Definitions → |
| rush | 1. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner 2. a sudden forceful flow More Definitions → |
| cluster | 1. a grouping of a number of similar things More Definitions → |
| warehouse | 1. a storehouse for goods and merchandise More Definitions → |
| clause | 1. (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence 2. a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) More Definitions → |
| customize | More Definitions → |
| suspension | 1. a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy 2. a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something More Definitions → |
| adjustment | 1. making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances 2. the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) More Definitions → |
| customs | 1. money collected under a tariff More Definitions → |
| acoustic | 1. a remedy for hearing loss or deafness More Definitions → |
| causing | 1. the act of causing something to happen More Definitions → |
| fusion | 1. an occurrence that involves the production of a union 2. the state of being combined into one body More Definitions → |
| inclusion | 1. the state of being included 2. the relation of comprising something More Definitions → |
| brush | 1. a dense growth of bushes 2. an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle More Definitions → |
| suspect | 1. someone who is under suspicion 2. a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused More Definitions → |
| spouse | 1. a person's partner in marriage More Definitions → |
| lotus | 1. native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers 2. white Egyptian lotus: water lily of Egypt to southeastern Africa; held sacred by the Egyptians More Definitions → |
| precious | More Definitions → |
| radius | 1. the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere 2. a straight line from the center to the perimeter of a circle (or from the center to the surface of a sphere) More Definitions → |
| focusing | 1. the concentration of attention or energy on something 2. the act of bringing into focus More Definitions → |
| accused | 1. a defendant in a criminal proceeding More Definitions → |
| stylus | 1. a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player 2. a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving More Definitions → |
| illustration | 1. artwork that helps make something clear or attractive 2. showing by example More Definitions → |
| consensus | 1. agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole More Definitions → |
| refuse | 1. food that is discarded (as from a kitchen) More Definitions → |
| exhaust | 1. gases ejected from an engine as waste products 2. system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged More Definitions → |
| confusion | 1. disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably 2. a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior More Definitions → |
| custody | 1. a state of being confined (usually for a short time) 2. holding by the police More Definitions → |
| consciousness | 1. an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation 2. having knowledge of More Definitions → |
| surplus | 1. a quantity much larger than is needed More Definitions → |
| thesaurus | 1. a book containing a classified list of synonyms More Definitions → |
| minus | 1. an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated More Definitions → |
| chorus | 1. any utterance produced simultaneously by a group 2. a group of people assembled to sing together More Definitions → |
| sustainability | 1. the property of being sustainable More Definitions → |
| genius | 1. someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality 2. unusual mental ability More Definitions → |
| excuse | 1. a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. 2. a note explaining an absence More Definitions → |
| trustee | 1. a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit 2. members of a governing board More Definitions → |
| conscious | More Definitions → |
| musician | 1. someone who plays a music as a profession 2. artist who composes or conducts music as a profession More Definitions → |
| pushing | 1. the act of applying force in order to move something away More Definitions → |
| mustang | 1. small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish More Definitions → |
| housewives | 1. a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income More Definitions → |
| apparatus | 1. equipment designed to serve a specific function 2. (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function More Definitions → |
| exclusion | 1. the state of being excluded 2. the state of being excommunicated More Definitions → |
| holocaust | 1. an act of mass destruction and loss of life (especially in war or by fire) More Definitions → |
| customise | More Definitions → |
| flush | 1. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity 2. a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health More Definitions → |
| greenhouse | 1. a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions More Definitions → |
| circus | 1. a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals 2. a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals More Definitions → |
| corpus | 1. capital as contrasted with the income derived from it 2. a collection of writings More Definitions → |
| usher | 1. an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber 2. someone employed to conduct others More Definitions → |
| illustrate | More Definitions → |
| plush | 1. a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet More Definitions → |
| pause | 1. a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something 2. temporary inactivity More Definitions → |
| justification | 1. something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary 2. a statement in explanation of some action or belief More Definitions → |
| manuscript | 1. the form of a literary work submitted for publication 2. handwritten book or document More Definitions → |
| bust | 1. a complete failure 2. the chest of a woman More Definitions → |
| usability | 1. the quality of being able to provide good service More Definitions → |
| percussion | 1. the act of playing a percussion instrument 2. the act of exploding a percussion cap More Definitions → |
| enthusiasm | 1. a feeling of excitement 2. overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval More Definitions → |
| genus | 1. a general kind of something 2. (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species More Definitions → |
| cousin | 1. the child of your aunt or uncle More Definitions → |
| diffusion | 1. (physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration 2. the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another More Definitions → |
| suspense | 1. apprehension about what is going to happen 2. an uncertain cognitive state More Definitions → |
| syllabus | 1. an integrated course of academic studies More Definitions → |
| limousine | 1. large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur More Definitions → |
| illustrator | 1. an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.) More Definitions → |
| citrus | 1. any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions 2. any of numerous tropical usually thorny evergreen trees of the genus Citrus having leathery evergreen leaves and widely cultivated for their juicy edible fruits having leathery aromatic rinds More Definitions → |
| calculus | 1. a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body 2. an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums More Definitions → |
| trousers | 1. (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately More Definitions → |
| lighthouse | 1. a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships More Definitions → |
| simultaneous | More Definitions → |
| combustion | 1. a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light 2. a state of violent disturbance and excitement More Definitions → |
| nucleus | 1. a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction 2. the positively charged dense center of an atom More Definitions → |
| amusement | 1. a feeling of delight at being entertained 2. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention More Definitions → |
| rust | 1. a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture 2. a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi More Definitions → |
| crush | 1. leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated 2. a dense crowd of people More Definitions → |
| enthusiast | 1. an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity 2. a person having a strong liking for something More Definitions → |
| cushion | 1. a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses 2. the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle More Definitions → |
| thrust | 1. the force used in pushing 2. a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument More Definitions → |
| sushi | 1. rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed More Definitions → |
| refusal | 1. the act of refusing 2. a message refusing to accept something that is offered More Definitions → |
| intrusion | 1. any entry into an area not previously occupied 2. entrance by force or without permission or welcome More Definitions → |
| illusion | 1. an erroneous mental representation 2. something many people believe that is false More Definitions → |
| mushroom | 1. common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool) 2. mushrooms and related fleshy fungi (including toadstools, puffballs, morels, coral fungi, etc.) More Definitions → |
| exodus | 1. a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment More Definitions → |
| frustration | 1. the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals 2. an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts More Definitions → |
| incubus | 1. a male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women 2. a situation resembling a terrifying dream More Definitions → |
| warehousing | 1. depositing in a warehouse More Definitions → |
| prospectus | 1. a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise 2. a catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university More Definitions → |
| muse | 1. the source of an artist's inspiration More Definitions → |
| lust | 1. a strong sexual desire 2. self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins) More Definitions → |
| locus | 1. the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting) 2. the specific site of a particular gene on its chromosome More Definitions → |
| fuse | 1. an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded 2. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant More Definitions → |
| housewife | 1. a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income More Definitions → |
| misuse | 1. improper or excessive use More Definitions → |
| sausage | 1. highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings 2. a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon More Definitions → |
| rushing | 1. (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line 2. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner More Definitions → |
| mustard | 1. any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica 2. pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds More Definitions → |
| nexus | 1. the means of connection between things linked in series 2. a connected series or group More Definitions → |
| buster | 1. an informal form of address for a man 2. a robust child More Definitions → |
| menopause | 1. the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends More Definitions → |
| clustering | 1. a grouping of a number of similar things More Definitions → |
| lush | 1. a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually More Definitions → |
| acoustics | 1. the study of the physical properties of sound More Definitions → |
| suspicion | 1. an impression that something might be the case 2. doubt about someone's honesty More Definitions → |
| cactus | 1. any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines More Definitions → |
| rustic | 1. an unsophisticated country person More Definitions → |
| courthouse | 1. a government building that houses the offices of a county government 2. a building that houses judicial courts More Definitions → |
| housekeeping | 1. the work of cleaning and running a house More Definitions → |
| pussycat | 1. a person who is regarded as easygoing and agreeable 2. informal terms referring to a domestic cat More Definitions → |
| stimulus | 1. any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action More Definitions → |
| nausea | 1. the state that precedes vomiting 2. disgust so strong it makes you feel sick More Definitions → |
| crust | 1. the outer layer of the Earth 2. a hard outer layer that covers something More Definitions → |
| nous | 1. common sense 2. that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason More Definitions → |
| antitrust | More Definitions → |
| phosphorus | 1. a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms More Definitions → |
| usefulness | 1. the quality of being of practical use More Definitions → |
| infusion | 1. a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water) 2. the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water) More Definitions → |
| argus | 1. large brilliantly patterned East Indian pheasant More Definitions → |
| unconscious | 1. that part of the mind wherein psychic activity takes place of which the person is unaware More Definitions → |
| causal | More Definitions → |
| injustice | 1. an unjust act 2. the practice of being unjust or unfair More Definitions → |
| custodian | 1. one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals More Definitions → |
| hustler | 1. a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets 2. a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties More Definitions → |
| susceptibility | 1. the state of being susceptible; easily affected More Definitions → |
| righteousness | 1. adhering to moral principles More Definitions → |
| dusk | 1. the time of day immediately following sunset More Definitions → |
| customary | More Definitions → |
| cautious | 1. people who are fearful and cautious More Definitions → |
| emeritus | 1. a professor or minister who is retired from assigned duties More Definitions → |
| crusade | 1. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end More Definitions → |
| blockbuster | 1. a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block) 2. an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel) More Definitions → |
| homogeneous | More Definitions → |
| caucus | 1. a closed political meeting More Definitions → |
| penthouse | 1. an apartment located on the top floors of a building More Definitions → |
| opus | 1. a musical work that has been created More Definitions → |
| businessman | 1. a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive) More Definitions → |
| clubhouse | 1. a building that is occupied by a social club More Definitions → |
| hustle | 1. a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property 2. a rapid active commotion More Definitions → |
| reusable | More Definitions → |
| fetus | 1. an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal More Definitions → |
| sinus | 1. an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface 2. any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull More Definitions → |
| blush | 1. a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health 2. makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks More Definitions → |
| hush | 1. (poetic) tranquil silence More Definitions → |
| applause | 1. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together More Definitions → |
| farmhouse | 1. house for a farmer and family More Definitions → |
| playhouse | 1. plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of More Definitions → |
| husky | 1. breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog More Definitions → |
| householder | 1. someone who owns a home More Definitions → |
| fungus | 1. an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia More Definitions → |
| guesthouse | 1. a house separate from the main house; for housing guests More Definitions → |
| lupus | 1. any of several forms of ulcerative skin disease More Definitions → |
| truss | 1. (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure 2. a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure More Definitions → |
| fuss | 1. an excited state of agitation 2. an angry disturbance More Definitions → |
| uterus | 1. a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus More Definitions → |
| nautilus | 1. a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power 2. cephalopod mollusk of warm seas whose females have delicate papery spiral shells More Definitions → |
| custodial | More Definitions → |
| airbus | 1. a subsonic jet airliner operated over short distances More Definitions → |
| rendezvous | 1. a meeting planned at a certain time and place 2. a place where people meet More Definitions → |
| crushing | 1. forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority More Definitions → |
| bacillus | 1. aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil More Definitions → |
| carousel | 1. a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers 2. a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement More Definitions → |
| powerhouse | 1. a highly energetic and indefatigable person 2. a team considered to be the best of its class More Definitions → |
| stardust | 1. a dreamy romantic or sentimental quality More Definitions → |
| blouse | 1. a top worn by women More Definitions → |
| octopus | 1. tentacles of octopus prepared as food 2. bottom-living cephalopod having a soft oval body with eight long tentacles More Definitions → |
| locust | 1. migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae 2. hardwood from any of various locust trees More Definitions → |
| autofocus | 1. an optical device for focussing a camera or other instrument automatically More Definitions → |
| asparagus | 1. plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable 2. edible young shoots of the asparagus plant More Definitions → |
| jealousy | 1. a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival) 2. zealous vigilance More Definitions → |
| filibuster | 1. a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes 2. (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches More Definitions → |
| terminus | 1. a place where something ends or is complete 2. the ultimate goal for which something is done More Definitions → |
| transfusion | 1. the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery 2. the action of pouring a liquid from one vessel to another More Definitions → |
| businessmen | 1. the body of individuals who manage businesses More Definitions → |
| omnibus | 1. an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author 2. a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport More Definitions → |
| seriousness | 1. an earnest and sincere feeling 2. the quality of arousing fear or distress More Definitions → |
| exhaustion | 1. extreme fatigue 2. serious weakening and loss of energy More Definitions → |
| stratus | 1. a large dark low cloud More Definitions → |
| toothbrush | 1. small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth 2. slang for a mustache More Definitions → |
| steakhouse | 1. a restaurant that specializes in steaks More Definitions → |
| robustness | 1. the property of being strong and healthy in constitution 2. the characteristic of being strong enough to withstand intellectual challenge More Definitions → |
| agribusiness | 1. a large-scale farming enterprise More Definitions → |
| auspices | 1. kindly endorsement and guidance 2. a favorable omen More Definitions → |
| eucalyptus | 1. wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber 2. a tree of the genus Eucalyptus More Definitions → |
| abacus | 1. a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave 2. a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves More Definitions → |
| gust | 1. a strong current of air More Definitions → |
| intrusive | More Definitions → |
| musk | 1. an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative 2. the scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer More Definitions → |
| impetus | 1. a force that moves something along 2. the act of applying force suddenly More Definitions → |
| modulus | 1. an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers 2. the absolute value of a complex number More Definitions → |
| airbrush | 1. an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air More Definitions → |
| muster | 1. a gathering of military personnel for duty 2. compulsory military service More Definitions → |
| crusader | 1. a disputant who advocates reform More Definitions → |
| discus | 1. an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible 2. a disk used in throwing competitions More Definitions → |
| brushing | 1. the act of brushing your teeth 2. the act of brushing your hair More Definitions → |
| extrusion | 1. something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings 2. squeezing out by applying pressure More Definitions → |
| hiatus | 1. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something 2. a missing piece (as a gap in a manuscript) More Definitions → |
| disgust | 1. strong feelings of dislike More Definitions → |
| cirrus | 1. usually coiled 2. a wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles) More Definitions → |
| hibiscus | 1. any plant of the genus Hibiscus More Definitions → |
| dollhouse | 1. a house so small that it is likened to a child's plaything 2. a small model of a house used as a toy by children More Definitions → |
| accusation | 1. a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt 2. an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence More Definitions → |
| coffeehouse | 1. a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold More Definitions → |
| fuselage | 1. the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo) More Definitions → |
| cushioning | 1. artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort More Definitions → |
| streptococcus | 1. spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis More Definitions → |
| ambush | 1. the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise More Definitions → |
| rouse | More Definitions → |
| grouse | 1. flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil 2. popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet More Definitions → |
| mousse | 1. a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream 2. a light creamy dish made from fish or meat and set with gelatin More Definitions → |
| thrush | 1. candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults 2. a woman who sings popular songs More Definitions → |
| gauss | 1. a unit of magnetic flux density equal to 1 maxwell per square centimeter More Definitions → |
| staphylococcus | 1. spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections More Definitions → |
| primus | 1. the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church of Scotland More Definitions → |
| colossus | 1. someone that is abnormally large and powerful 2. a person of exceptional importance and reputation More Definitions → |
| esophagus | 1. the passage between the pharynx and the stomach More Definitions → |
| luster | 1. a quality that outshines the usual 2. the visual property of something that shines with reflected light More Definitions → |
| causeway | 1. a road that is raised above water or marshland or sand More Definitions → |
| distrust | 1. doubt about someone's honesty 2. the trait of not trusting others More Definitions → |
| subconscious | 1. psychic activity just below the level of awareness More Definitions → |
| custard | 1. sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen More Definitions → |
| trouser | 1. a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers More Definitions → |
| arousal | 1. the act of arousing 2. a state of heightened physiological activity More Definitions → |
| alumnus | 1. a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) More Definitions → |
| husbandry | 1. the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock More Definitions → |
| combustible | 1. a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power More Definitions → |
| perfusion | 1. pumping a liquid into an organ or tissue (especially by way of blood vessels) More Definitions → |
| spousal | More Definitions → |
| causation | 1. the act of causing something to happen More Definitions → |
| adjuster | 1. one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement More Definitions → |
| crusher | 1. a device that crushes something More Definitions → |
| nimbus | 1. a dark grey cloud bearing rain 2. an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint More Definitions → |
| scouse | 1. a stew of meat and vegetables and hardtack that is eaten by sailors More Definitions → |
| resuscitation | 1. the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness More Definitions → |
| bushing | 1. an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass 2. a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction More Definitions → |
| delusion | 1. (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary 2. a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea More Definitions → |
| occlusion | 1. closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel) 2. (meteorology) a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft More Definitions → |
| tetanus | 1. an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages 2. a sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses More Definitions → |
| schoolhouse | 1. a building where young people receive education More Definitions → |
| lustre | 1. a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain 2. a quality that outshines the usual More Definitions → |
| causality | 1. the relation between causes and effects More Definitions → |
| cretaceous | More Definitions → |
| mousepad | 1. a small portable pad that provides traction for the ball of a computer mouse More Definitions → |
| medusa | 1. one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles More Definitions → |
| hippocampus | 1. a complex neural structure (shaped like a sea horse) consisting of grey matter and located on the floor of each lateral ventricle; intimately involved in motivation and emotion as part of the limbic system; has a central role in the formation of memories More Definitions → |
| housekeeper | 1. a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household More Definitions → |
| muscat | 1. any of several cultivated grapevines that produce sweet white grapes 2. wine from muscat grapes More Definitions → |
| focussing | 1. the concentration of attention or energy on something More Definitions → |
| mucus | 1. protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium More Definitions → |
| papyrus | 1. paper made from the papyrus plant by cutting it in strips and pressing it flat; used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks and Romans 2. tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber that served many purposes in historic times More Definitions → |
| plexus | 1. a network of intersecting blood vessels or intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph vessels More Definitions → |
| caustic | 1. any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue 2. the envelope of light rays reflected or refracted by a curved surface or object More Definitions → |
| nervousness | 1. the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters 2. an uneasy psychological state More Definitions → |
| industrialization | 1. the development of industry on an extensive scale More Definitions → |
| minibus | 1. a light bus (4 to 10 passengers) More Definitions → |
| thymus | 1. a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age More Definitions → |
| platypus | 1. small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet; only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae More Definitions → |
| pertussis | 1. a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane More Definitions → |
| firehouse | 1. a station housing fire apparatus and firemen More Definitions → |
| tinnitus | 1. a ringing or booming sensation in one or both ears; a symptom of an ear infection or Meniere's disease More Definitions → |
| collusion | 1. secret agreement 2. agreement on a secret plot More Definitions → |
| bustle | 1. a rapid active commotion 2. a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt More Definitions → |
| mush | 1. any soft or soggy mass 2. cornmeal boiled in water More Definitions → |
| diffuser | 1. baffle that distributes sound waves evenly 2. optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly More Definitions → |
| puss | 1. obscene terms for female genitals 2. informal terms referring to a domestic cat More Definitions → |
| pus | 1. a fluid product of inflammation More Definitions → |
| mouser | 1. a cat proficient at mousing More Definitions → |
| duster | 1. a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand 2. a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles More Definitions → |
| gusto | 1. vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment More Definitions → |
| trusty | 1. a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges More Definitions → |
| torus | 1. a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle 2. commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column More Definitions → |
| cumulus | 1. a globular cloud 2. a collection of objects laid on top of each other More Definitions → |
| mussel | 1. black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine 2. marine or freshwater bivalve mollusk that lives attached to rocks etc. More Definitions → |
| gush | 1. a sudden rapid flow (as of water) 2. an unrestrained expression of emotion More Definitions → |
| buss | 1. the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof) More Definitions → |
| busses | 1. a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport 2. the topology of a network whose components are connected by a busbar More Definitions → |
| birdhouse | 1. a shelter for birds More Definitions → |
| moustache | 1. an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip More Definitions → |
| sinusitis | 1. inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses More Definitions → |
| rusk | 1. slice of sweet raised bread baked again until it is brown and hard and crisp More Definitions → |
| walrus | 1. either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber More Definitions → |
| housework | 1. the work of cleaning and running a house More Definitions → |
| crusty | More Definitions → |
| cusp | 1. point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch) 2. a thin triangular flap of a heart valve More Definitions → |
| bushy | More Definitions → |
| overuse | 1. exploitation to the point of diminishing returns More Definitions → |
| adenovirus | 1. any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye More Definitions → |
| blushing | More Definitions → |
| crocus | 1. any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated More Definitions → |
| rousing | 1. the act of arousing More Definitions → |
| housewarming | 1. a party of people assembled to celebrate moving into a new home More Definitions → |
| seclusion | 1. the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others 2. the act of secluding yourself from others More Definitions → |
| musing | 1. a calm, lengthy, intent consideration More Definitions → |
| sagebrush | 1. any of several North American composite subshrubs of the genera Artemis or Seriphidium More Definitions → |
| mistrust | 1. doubt about someone's honesty 2. the trait of not trusting others More Definitions → |
| abuser | 1. someone who abuses More Definitions → |
| mustache | 1. an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip More Definitions → |
| ruse | 1. a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture) More Definitions → |
| muss | 1. a state of confusion and disorderliness More Definitions → |
| onus | 1. an onerous or difficult concern More Definitions → |
| busby | 1. tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions More Definitions → |
| gallus | 1. elastic straps that hold trousers up More Definitions → |
| slush | 1. partially melted snow More Definitions → |
| pusher | 1. one who intrudes or pushes himself forward 2. an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs More Definitions → |
| sustenance | 1. a source of materials to nourish the body 2. the financial means whereby one lives More Definitions → |
| houseboat | 1. a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling More Definitions → |
| concussion | 1. injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness 2. any violent blow More Definitions → |
| hypothalamus | 1. a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system More Definitions → |
| roadhouse | 1. an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling More Definitions → |
| wanderlust | 1. very strong or irresistible impulse to travel More Definitions → |
| bustier | 1. a close-fitting and strapless top without sleeves that is worn by women either as lingerie or for evening dress More Definitions → |
| bushel | 1. a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches 2. a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 pecks More Definitions → |
| vitreous | More Definitions → |
| thrusting | 1. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) More Definitions → |
| sawdust | 1. fine particles of wood made by sawing wood More Definitions → |
| mausoleum | 1. a large burial chamber, usually above ground More Definitions → |
| narcissus | 1. bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters More Definitions → |
| austral | 1. the basic unit of money in Argentina; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
| musicianship | 1. artistry in performing music More Definitions → |
| muslin | 1. plain-woven cotton fabric More Definitions → |
| cytomegalovirus | 1. any of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epithelial cells and can cause birth defects; can affect humans with impaired immunological systems More Definitions → |
| rhesus | 1. of southern Asia; used in medical research More Definitions → |
| frustrate | More Definitions → |
| lactobacillus | 1. a Gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium that produces lactic acid (especially in milk) More Definitions → |
| acidophilus | 1. a bacterium that is used to make yogurt and to supplement probiotics More Definitions → |
| effusion | 1. an unrestrained expression of emotion 2. flow under pressure More Definitions → |
| slaughterhouse | 1. a building where animals are butchered More Definitions → |
| allusion | 1. passing reference or indirect mention More Definitions → |
| bushman | 1. a dweller in the Australian bush country More Definitions → |
| doghouse | 1. outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog 2. an idiomatic term for being in disfavor More Definitions → |
| causative | More Definitions → |
| angelus | 1. the sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited More Definitions → |
| gusset | 1. a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate 2. a metal plate used to strengthen a joist More Definitions → |
| boathouse | 1. a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats More Definitions → |
| lackluster | More Definitions → |
| trustworthiness | 1. the trait of deserving trust and confidence More Definitions → |
| isthmus | 1. a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas 2. a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure More Definitions → |
| litmus | 1. a coloring material (obtained from lichens) that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions; used as a very rough acid-base indicator More Definitions → |
| roundhouse | 1. workplace consisting of a circular building for repairing locomotives 2. a hook delivered with an exaggerated swing More Definitions → |
| storehouse | 1. a depository for goods More Definitions → |
| musicology | 1. the scholarly and scientific study of music More Definitions → |
| husk | 1. material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds 2. outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds More Definitions → |
| cuss | 1. a persistently annoying person 2. a boy or man More Definitions → |
| detritus | 1. the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up 2. loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks More Definitions → |
| magus | 1. a magician or sorcerer of ancient times 2. a member of the Zoroastrian priesthood of the ancient Persians More Definitions → |
| ruckus | 1. the act of making a noisy disturbance More Definitions → |
| accuser | 1. someone who imputes guilt or blame More Definitions → |
| jailhouse | 1. a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) More Definitions → |
| bolus | 1. a small round soft mass (as of chewed food) 2. a large pill; used especially in veterinary medicine More Definitions → |
| profusion | 1. the property of being extremely abundant More Definitions → |
| unconsciousness | 1. a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment More Definitions → |
| discussant | 1. a participant in a formal discussion More Definitions → |
| foetus | 1. an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal More Definitions → |
| astragalus | 1. the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint More Definitions → |
| chartreuse | 1. a shade of green tinged with yellow More Definitions → |
| suspender | 1. elastic straps that hold trousers up More Definitions → |
| hydrocephalus | 1. an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological More Definitions → |
| outhouse | 1. a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate More Definitions → |
| perusal | 1. reading carefully with intent to remember More Definitions → |
| causa | 1. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy More Definitions → |
| paintbrush | 1. a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint) More Definitions → |
| recluse | 1. one who lives in solitude More Definitions → |
| pushchair | 1. a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around More Definitions → |
| tusk | 1. a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses 2. a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging; especially in an elephant or walrus or hog More Definitions → |
| businesspeople | 1. people who transact business (especially business executives) More Definitions → |
| businesswoman | 1. a female businessperson More Definitions → |
| gyrus | 1. a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain More Definitions → |
| plausibility | 1. apparent validity More Definitions → |
| tyrannosaurus | 1. large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having enormous teeth with knifelike serrations; may have been a scavenger rather than an active predator; later Cretaceous period in North America More Definitions → |
| couscous | 1. a spicy dish that originated in northern Africa; consists of pasta steamed with a meat and vegetable stew 2. a pasta made in northern Africa of crushed and steamed semolina More Definitions → |
| disillusionment | 1. freeing from false belief or illusions More Definitions → |
| thruster | 1. one who intrudes or pushes himself forward 2. a small rocket engine that provides the thrust needed to maneuver a spacecraft More Definitions → |
| tarsus | 1. the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; in human beings the bones of the ankle and heel collectively More Definitions → |
| rotavirus | 1. the reovirus causing infant enteritis More Definitions → |
| rebus | 1. a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words More Definitions → |
| cruse | 1. small jar; holds liquid (oil or water) More Definitions → |
| gatehouse | 1. a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence More Definitions → |
| hippopotamus | 1. massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa More Definitions → |
| rouser | 1. someone who rouses others from sleep More Definitions → |
| percussionist | 1. a musician who plays percussion instruments More Definitions → |
| gusher | 1. an oil well with a strong natural flow so that pumping is not necessary More Definitions → |
| musket | 1. a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen More Definitions → |
| obfuscation | 1. confusion resulting from failure to understand 2. the activity of obscuring people's understanding, leaving them baffled or bewildered More Definitions → |
| austerity | 1. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) More Definitions → |
| thalamus | 1. large egg-shaped structures of grey matter that form the dorsal subdivision of the diencephalon More Definitions → |
| workhouse | 1. a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor 2. a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months More Definitions → |
| perusing | 1. reading carefully with intent to remember More Definitions → |
| rusting | 1. the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water More Definitions → |
| hummus | 1. a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East More Definitions → |
| russet | 1. a reddish brown homespun fabric More Definitions → |
| hothouse | 1. a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner More Definitions → |
| coronavirus | 1. a viral disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that caused a global pandemic in 2020 More Definitions → |
| callus | 1. an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot) 2. bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone More Definitions → |
| glasshouse | 1. a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions More Definitions → |
| missus | 1. informal term of address for someone's wife More Definitions → |
| mousetrap | 1. a trap for catching mice 2. (American football) a play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated More Definitions → |
| poliovirus | 1. the virus causing poliomyelitis More Definitions → |
| rustling | 1. the stealing of cattle 2. a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind More Definitions → |
| annulus | 1. a toroidal shape 2. (Fungi) a remnant of the partial veil that in mature mushrooms surrounds the stem like a collar More Definitions → |
| usury | 1. an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest 2. the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest More Definitions → |
| animus | 1. a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility More Definitions → |
| soleus | 1. a broad flat muscle in the calf of the leg under the gastrocnemius muscle More Definitions → |
| sustainment | 1. the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence More Definitions → |
| manus | 1. the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb More Definitions → |
| crustacean | 1. any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeleton More Definitions → |
| meniscus | 1. (anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint 2. (optics) a lens that is concave on one side and convex on the other More Definitions → |
| ouster | 1. a person who ousts or supplants someone else 2. a wrongful dispossession More Definitions → |
| smokehouse | 1. a small house where smoke is used to cure meat or fish More Definitions → |
| mandamus | 1. an extraordinary writ commanding an official to perform a ministerial act that the law recognizes as an absolute duty and not a matter for the official's discretion; used only when all other judicial remedies fail More Definitions → |
| humus | 1. partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil 2. a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East More Definitions → |
| retrovirus | 1. any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear RNA molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (RNA to DNA); the virus transcribes its RNA into a cDNA provirus that is then incorporated into the host cell More Definitions → |
| arbutus | 1. any of several evergreen shrubs of the genus Arbutus of temperate Europe and America More Definitions → |
| readjustment | 1. the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances) 2. the act of adjusting something to match a standard More Definitions → |
| businessperson | 1. a capitalist who engages in industrial commercial enterprise More Definitions → |
| minuscule | 1. the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case 2. a small cursive script developed from uncial between the 7th and 9th centuries and used in medieval manuscripts More Definitions → |
| housemate | 1. someone who resides in the same house with you More Definitions → |
| louse | 1. wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals 2. a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect More Definitions → |
| deviousness | 1. the quality of being oblique and rambling indirectly 2. the quality of being deceitful and underhanded More Definitions → |
| musky | More Definitions → |
| rustle | 1. a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind More Definitions → |
| industrialist | 1. someone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise More Definitions → |
| occlusive | 1. a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it More Definitions → |
| madhouse | 1. pejorative terms for an insane asylum More Definitions → |
| muskrat | 1. the brown fur of a muskrat 2. beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur More Definitions → |
| protrusion | 1. something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings 2. the act of projecting out from something More Definitions → |
| acanthus | 1. any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated More Definitions → |
| precalculus | 1. a college-level algebra and trigonometry course that is designed to prepare students for the study of calculus More Definitions → |
| dustbin | 1. a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected More Definitions → |
| joust | 1. a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances More Definitions → |
| estrus | 1. applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity More Definitions → |
| trusteeship | 1. a dependent country; administered by another country under the supervision of the United Nations 2. the position of trustee More Definitions → |
| strabismus | 1. abnormal alignment of one or both eyes More Definitions → |
| masseuse | 1. a female massager More Definitions → |
| talus | 1. a sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff 2. the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint More Definitions → |
| tussle | 1. disorderly fighting More Definitions → |
| disuse | 1. the state of something that has been unused and neglected More Definitions → |
| musketeer | 1. a foot soldier armed with a musket More Definitions → |
| accusative | 1. the case of nouns serving as the direct object of a verb More Definitions → |
| bathhouse | 1. a building containing dressing rooms for bathers 2. a building containing public baths More Definitions → |
| typhus | 1. rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever More Definitions → |
| tush | 1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on More Definitions → |
| humerus | 1. bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow More Definitions → |
| musculature | 1. the muscular system of an organism More Definitions → |
| vagus | 1. a mixed nerve that supplies the pharynx and larynx and lungs and heart and esophagus and stomach and most of the abdominal viscera More Definitions → |
| sartorius | 1. a muscle in the thigh that helps to rotate the leg into the sitting position assumed by a tailor; the longest muscle in the human body More Definitions → |
| housebreaking | 1. trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent More Definitions → |
| cathouse | 1. a building where prostitutes are available More Definitions → |
| caduceus | 1. an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes More Definitions → |
| nystagmus | 1. involuntary movements of the eyeballs; its presence or absence is used to diagnose a variety of neurological and visual disorders More Definitions → |
| icehouse | 1. a house for storing ice More Definitions → |
| sarcophagus | 1. a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions) More Definitions → |
| phallus | 1. the male sex organ More Definitions → |
| fundus | 1. (anatomy) the base of a hollow organ or that part of the organ farthest from its opening More Definitions → |
| arcus | 1. a whitish deposit in the shape of an arc that is sometimes seen in the cornea More Definitions → |
| thousandth | 1. position 1,000 in a countable series of things 2. one part in a thousand equal parts More Definitions → |
| refocusing | 1. focusing again More Definitions → |
| musicality | 1. the property of sounding like music More Definitions → |
| thrombus | 1. a blood clot formed within a blood vessel and remaining attached to its place of origin More Definitions → |
| rusher | 1. (football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by running with the ball 2. someone who migrates as part of a rush to a new gold field or a new territory More Definitions → |
| resuscitate | More Definitions → |
| ousting | 1. the act of ejecting someone or forcing them out More Definitions → |
| housecleaning | 1. (figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions 2. the act of cleaning the rooms and furnishings of a house More Definitions → |
| parvovirus | 1. any of a group of viruses containing DNA in an icosahedral protein shell and causing disease in dogs and cattle; not known to be associated with any human disease More Definitions → |
| bluster | 1. noisy confusion and turbulence 2. a swaggering show of courage More Definitions → |
| illusionist | 1. a person with unusual powers of foresight 2. someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience More Definitions → |
| oesophagus | 1. the passage between the pharynx and the stomach More Definitions → |
| wuss | 1. a person who is physically weak and ineffectual More Definitions → |
| obfuscate | More Definitions → |
| sulcus | 1. (anatomy) any of the narrow grooves in an organ or tissue especially those that mark the convolutions on the surface of the brain More Definitions → |
| nucleolus | 1. a small round body of protein in a cell nucleus; such organelles contain RNA and are involved in protein synthesis More Definitions → |
| coleus | 1. any of various Old World tropical plants of the genus Coleus having multicolored decorative leaves and spikes of blue flowers More Definitions → |
| rhombus | 1. a parallelogram with four equal sides; an oblique-angled equilateral parallelogram More Definitions → |
| pruritus | 1. an intense itching sensation that can have various causes (as by allergies or infection or lymphoma or jaundice etc.) More Definitions → |
| rumpus | 1. the act of making a noisy disturbance More Definitions → |
| mollusk | 1. invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell More Definitions → |
| teahouse | 1. a restaurant where tea and light meals are available More Definitions → |
| nisus | 1. an effortful attempt to attain a goal More Definitions → |
| calamus | 1. any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes 2. the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally More Definitions → |
| sustainer | 1. someone who upholds or maintains More Definitions → |
| summerhouse | 1. a small roofed building affording shade and rest More Definitions → |
| porterhouse | 1. large steak from the thick end of the short loin containing a T-shaped bone and large piece of tenderloin More Definitions → |
| hairbrush | 1. a brush used to groom a person's hair More Definitions → |
| coitus | 1. sexual activity between individuals, especially the insertion of a man's penis into a woman's vagina until orgasm and ejaculation occur More Definitions → |
| usurpation | 1. entry to another's property without right or permission 2. wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority) More Definitions → |
| gladiolus | 1. any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated 2. the large central part of the breastbone More Definitions → |
| autobus | 1. a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport More Definitions → |
| unrighteousness | 1. failure to adhere to moral principles More Definitions → |
| rectus | 1. any of various straight muscles More Definitions → |
| cayuse | 1. a small native range horse More Definitions → |
| tricuspid | More Definitions → |
| bronchus | 1. either of the two main branches of the trachea More Definitions → |
| houseplant | 1. any of a variety of plants grown indoors for decorative purposes More Definitions → |
| defusing | 1. the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb) More Definitions → |
| bloodlust | 1. a desire for bloodshed More Definitions → |
| encaustic | 1. a paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application More Definitions → |
| subgenus | 1. (biology) taxonomic group between a genus and a species More Definitions → |
| balustrade | 1. a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling More Definitions → |
| tropopause | 1. the region of discontinuity between the troposphere and the stratosphere More Definitions → |
| usurper | 1. one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another More Definitions → |
| wheelhouse | 1. an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated More Definitions → |
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| 381 more 12-Letter Nouns Containing US → | |
13-Letter Nouns Containing US
| 356 more 13-Letter Nouns Containing US → | |
14-Letter Nouns Containing US
| 288 more 14-Letter Nouns Containing US → | |
15-Letter Nouns Containing US
| 207 more 15-Letter Nouns Containing US → | |
16-Letter Nouns Containing US
| 5 more 16-Letter Nouns Containing US → | |