New words list June 2021

New words: entirely new headword entries appearing in OED for the first time
New sub-entries: compounds or phrases integrated in to the body of newly or recently updated entries
New senses: new senses integrated in to the body of newly or recently updated entries
Additions to unrevised entries: new senses, compounds, or phrases appended to the end of existing OED entries which have not yet been updated for the Third Edition

New word entries

A2P, adj.: “Application to person, designating an electronic messaging system or service in which automated messages are sent by an application (application n…”
almuce, n.: “A hood, cape, or similar garment made of or lined with grey fur and worn by a member of a religious order (esp. a canon). Cf. amice n.2 1.”
Amabhunu, n.: “With plural agreement. Among speakers of the Nguni languages: Afrikaners collectively.”
amabile, adj.: “Of Italian wine: slightly sweet; sweetish.”
amae, n.: “Esp. in the writings of the Japanese psychologist Takeo Doi: active desire for dependence on the care and affection of another, esp. that of a child…”
amakudari, n.: “In Japan; the appointment of a former government official to an executive position upon retirement, typically within a private company and esp. as a…”
amalaita, n.: “Urban gangs known for committing a variety of usually violent crimes; members of these gangs. Frequently attributive.”
Amalek, n.: “Without article. A nomadic people inhabiting the area south of Canaan; the Amalekites (see Amalekite n.).”
Amalekite, n. and adj.: “A member of a nomadic people inhabiting the area south of Canaan in Biblical times. Also figurative: a fierce or determined adversary. Cf. Amalek n.” plus one more sense…
Amalfitan, n. and adj.: “A native or inhabitant of the city or former duchy of Amalfi in southern Italy.” plus one more sense…
AmaMfengu, n.: “A Xhosa-speaking people of south-eastern Africa descended from several refugee groups displaced during the Mfecane (see Mfecane n.), which settled in…”
amandine, adj.: “Originally and chiefly U.S. Designating a dish garnished or served with almonds; = almondine adj. 2. Usually as postmodifier, as in green beans…”
amandla, int.: “Originally: used as a slogan or rallying cry (meaning ‘power, strength’) at protests and public demonstrations by political activists fighting for…”
amant de coeur, n.: “A male lover taken for his personal attractions and qualities rather than any advantages or perquisites he is able to offer.”
amatorio, n.: “A decorated ceramic object intended as a love gift; spec. a piece of majolica painted with the portrait of a lady and bearing a complimentary…”
amaut, n.: “A pouch for carrying a child, worn by an Inuit woman; (also) a garment which has such a pouch.”
amaXhosa, n. and adj.: “With plural agreement. The Xhosa people collectively; (also) members of this people. Cf. Xhosa n. a.” plus one more sense…
amaxophobia, n.: “A morbid fear of (being or riding in) vehicles.”
amazake, n.: “In Japanese cuisine: a sweet fermented drink made from rice, water, and koji (koji n.) containing little or no alcohol.”
amazeballs, int. and adj.: “Expressing enthusiastic approval: great, excellent, highly impressive; fantastic.” plus one more sense…
Amazigh, n. and adj.: “A member of an indigenous people inhabiting North Africa; = Berber n.2” and other senses…
amazone, n.: “A woman’s riding habit. Cf. Amazon dress n. at Amazon n. adj.compounds .”
Amazonomachia, n.: “In ancient Greek art: a representation on a frieze, vase, etc., of one of various mythical battles involving the Amazons; (also) a battle of this…”
Amazonomachy, n.: “In ancient Greek art: a representation on a frieze, vase, etc., of one of various mythical battles involving the Amazons; (also) a battle of this…”
amaZulu, adj. and n.: “Relating to or designating a Bantu people mainly inhabiting KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa. Cf. Zulu n. adj.1a.” plus one more sense…
Amhara, n. and adj.: “A member of an Amharic-speaking people of central and north-western Ethiopia.” plus one more sense…
Amharan, adj. and n.: “Of or relating to the Amhara region of Ethiopia or its people. Cf. Amharic adj. 2.” and other senses…
Amharinya, n.: “A Semitic language spoken by the Amhara people of central Ethiopia; = Amharic n. Also as a modifier, as in Amharinya language, Amharinya name, etc.”
amico, n.: “A friend or companion. Cf. amigo n. 1.” plus one more sense…
Amidah, n.: “A prayer forming a central part of the Jewish liturgy, consisting of a varying number of benedictions recited while the worshippers stand.”
amidship, adv. and adj.: “In the middle of a ship or other waterborne vessel, either longitudinally or laterally; = amidships adv. 1.” and other senses…
amie, n.: “A female friend, sweetheart, or lover. Cf. chère amie n., petite amie n.”
amiga, n.: “Originally: a female lover or companion. Now: a female friend.” plus one more sense…
amigurumi, n.: “The Japanese craft of creating small, crocheted or knitted, stuffed figures resembling animals or other creatures. Also: the stuffed figures so…”
amirite, int.: “‘Am I right?’, used to invite agreement or to assert that one’s previous statement is correct. Also reduplicated for humorous emphasis as amirite or…”
Amishman, n.: “A man who is a member of the Amish sect, a strict branch of the Mennonite church.”
amitie amoureuse, n.: “A romantic or sexual relationship between friends, esp. one that is informal or not widely acknowledged.”
amma, n.2: “Chiefly as a term of endearment: mother; one’s mother.”
ammil, n.: “A layer of clear ice formed when rainwater freezes on trees, buildings, etc.”
Ammonian, adj.: “Designating a set of divisions of the Gospels said to have been devised by Ammonius of Alexandria (see etymology) to reflect correspondences between…”
Amphionic, adj.: “Of or relating to Amphion, one of the twin sons of Zeus and Antiope in Greek mythology; characteristic of Amphion’s musical skill or style; melodious.”
amplush, n.: “An extremely difficult or challenging situation; a predicament; a nonplus. Frequently in at (also in) an amplush: at a loss; uncertain as to how to…”
Amratian, adj. and n.: “Designating the earliest of three phases into which the Naqada period of predynastic culture in Egypt was divided by Egyptologist W. F. M. Petrie; of…” plus one more sense…
amrit, n.: “A sacred syrup made from water and sugar, drunk esp. in the initiation ceremony of Amrit Sanchar.”
Amritdhari, n.: “Also more fully Amritdhari Sikh. A person who has been baptized or initiated into the Khalsa or Sikh community in the ceremony of Amrit Sanchar, and…”
amscray, v.: “intransitive. To depart quickly, to scram. Chiefly in imperative.”
Amsterdammer, n.: “A native or inhabitant of Amsterdam.”
amt, n.1: “Chiefly in Denmark, Iceland, Germany, and Norway: an administrative district or subdivision. Cf. amtman n.”
amt., n.2: “As a graphic abbreviation: an amount.”
-amundo, comb. form: “Used as an intensifier, usually combining with adjectives to form interjections, e.g. correctamundo, exactamundo.”
amurca, n.: “The lees or watery by-product of olives pressed for their oil.”
amuse, n.2: “An amuse-bouche (amuse-bouche n.).”
amusical, adj.: “Lacking musicality or melodiousness; having no musical talent or sensitivity. Cf. amusia n.”
anachronismatically, adv.: “In an anachronistic manner; anachronistically.”
anachronistical, adj.: “Anachronistic.”
anachronistically, adv.: “In an anachronistic manner; in a manner that involves or results in anachronism.”
anachronizing, n.: “The action of committing an anachronism or anachronisms, or of placing something in a period of time to which it does not belong (esp. one which is…”
anachronizing, adj.: “That anachronizes; characterized by or involving anachronism; anachronistic.”
anachrony, n.: “Literary Criticism. Discrepancy between the order in which events of the story occur and the order in which they are presented in the plot. Also: an…” plus one more sense…
anacoluthal, adj.: “Of, relating to, or characterized by anacoluthon; = anacoluthic adj.”
Anacreontical, adj.: “Of, relating to, or characteristic of the style of the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, esp. as involving levity, frivolity, or the celebration of love…”
Anadyomene, adj. and n.: “Usually used postpositively. As an epithet of the goddess Venus (Aphrodite), as originally depicted in a famous painting by the Greek artist Apelles…” plus one more sense…
anago, n.: “In Japanese cookery: the flesh of any of various saltwater eels (esp. the white-spotted conger, Conger myriaster) used as food, now esp. in sushi or…”
anagrammatization, n.: “The action or result of rearranging the letters of a word, phrase, or name, to form another word, phrase, or name. Also: an instance of this…”
anagrammatizing, n.: “The action or process of rearranging the letters of a word, phrase, or name, to form another word, phrase, or name. Cf. anagrammatization n.”
anagrammed, adj.: “Consisting of letters rearranged to form an anagram; that is an anagram.”
anahata, adj. and n.: “Designating the chakra (chakra n. 3) that corresponds to the area of the heart and is associated with compassion, love, etc. Chiefly (and earliest)…” plus one more sense…
Anak, n.: “Originally: a member of an ancient race of giants said to have lived in the southern part of Canaan. Hence: an exceptionally tall or strong person…”
Anand, n.: “attributive. Designating a Sikh wedding ceremony or marriage. Cf. Anand Karaj n.”
Ananda, n.: “A state of absolute bliss.”
Anand Karaj, n.: “The Sikh wedding ceremony. Cf. Anand n.”
Anangu, n. and adj.: “In Central Australia: a person of Australian Aboriginal descent. Cf. murri n., Nunga n., Nyungar n. 3.” plus one more sense…
ananke, n.: “Esp. among the ancient Greeks: fate personified as an inescapable force to which even the gods are subject; inevitability, necessity.”
anaphor, n.: “A word or phrase which refers to, or is a substitute for, another word or phrase in a text or conversation (e.g. in my cousin said she was leaving…”
anapologetic, adj.: “Inexcusable.”
anarcho, n.: “An advocate or promoter of anarchy or anarchism; = anarchist n.”
anaretical, adj.: “Of a plant or other celestial object, or its position in a person’s horoscope or natal chart (natal chart n. at natal adj.1 n.1compounds )…”
anari, n.: “A mild, soft, white Cypriot whey cheese, used in both sweet and savoury dishes. More fully anari cheese.”
anarkali, n.: “A garment consisting of a fitted bodice and a flowing knee- or floor-length skirt with a full hemline, traditionally worn by women from South Asia…”
anasceuastic, adj.: “Of an argument: that negates or refutes another; = anasceuastical adj.”
anasceuastical, adj.: “Of an argument: that negates or refutes another. Opposed to cataskeuastic adj.” plus one more sense…
Anastasian, adj.: “Of or relating to the papal librarian, author, and translator Anastasius Bibliothecarius (810–878), or to his works.” plus one more sense…
anastasis, n.: “Resurrection, rising from the dead; (figurative) revival, renewal. Also: an instance of this.” plus one more sense…
Anastenaria, n.: “An ecstatic Orthodox Christian sect of north-eastern Greece, which annually honours Saint Constantine and Saint Helena with a celebration culminating…” plus one more sense…
anastylosis, n.: “The reconstruction of an ancient monument on its original site, usually from a mixture of fallen pieces and new material. Also: an instance of this.”
anathematic, adj.1: “Of, relating to, or of the nature of an anathema; that curses, denounces, or condemns a person or thing.” plus one more sense…
anatically, adv.: “In equal proportions.”
biasedness, n.: “The fact or quality of being biased (in various senses of biased adj.); esp. partiality or favouritism towards a particular person or thing. Cf. bias…”
bias-free, adj.: “Free from bias (in various senses of bias n.); esp. not influenced by favouritism or prejudice; impartial; (of language) not discriminatory against…”
bitch ass, n. and adj.: coarse slang “A contemptible, despicable, or worthless person. Chiefly as a term of abuse.” plus one more sense…
bitchingly, adv.: U.S. colloquial “As an intensifier: very, extremely; = bitching adv.” plus one more sense…
blockbust, v.: “transitive. To subject (something) to blockbusting (in either sense). Also intransitive: to engage in blockbusting.”
cam, n.5: “A camera; spec. a video camera. Chiefly as the second element in compounds, with the first element indicating what the camera is designed to view (as…”
cam, v.2: “transitive. To record or film (someone or something) with a camera, esp. a video camera, camcorder, or webcam. Also intransitive.” plus one more sense…
camming, n.2: “The action of recording or filming something with a camera (esp. a video camera, camcorder, or webcam) or broadcasting something using a webcam. Cf…” plus one more sense…
cardstock, n.2: “Thick, stiff, durable paper, as used to make greetings cards, formal invitations, business cards, etc.”
carried interest, n.: “Mining and Oil Industry. An interest in an oil or gas well held by a party who does not share in the costs of drilling, developing, equipping, and…” plus one more sense…
carry-along, adj. and n.: “That is or may be taken with one as one travels or goes about one’s work, daily business, etc.; (esp. of an object or device) small enough to be…” and other senses…
carryback, n. and adj.: “Bookkeeping and Accounting. An allowance, balance, etc., that is or has been transferred to a previous tax period; spec. a loss during one tax year…” and other senses…
carry case, n.: “A box or similar container for carrying something, usually having a handle or handles, and often designed to protect a specific item during…”
carry-in, adj.: “Chiefly U.S. regional. Designating a social gathering to which those invited all bring a dish to share, as in carry-in dinner, carry-in supper, etc…” plus one more sense…
carrying charge, n.: “A sum payable for the conveyance of goods.” and other senses…
carrying cost, n.: “Finance. An expense or cost arising from storing or holding an asset, esp. a physical asset such as an item of merchandise or an unoccupied building…” plus one more sense…
carry-log, n.: “An apparatus for transporting timber, consisting of two high wheels joined by an axle from which a log or logs can be hung, to be hauled by a team of…”
Chit, n.6: “A state of absolute awareness or pure consciousness.”
chytrid, n. and adj.: “Any member of the class Chytridiomycetes or (more widely) the phylum Chytridiomycota, comprising microscopic aquatic fungi which reproduce by means…” plus one more sense…
commonable, adj.2: “Of a person: considerate of or acting for the common good.”
common area, n.: “A room or other area of a building intended for shared use; spec. an area in a shared residential facility for the use of all residents or visitors…” plus one more sense…
Common Era, n.: “A name for the period of time which begins with the traditional date of Christ’s birth; abbreviated C.E. Cf. Christian era n., Anno Domini adv.”
counterprotest, n.: “A protest made in response to another. In later use spec.: a public protest or demonstration held in opposition to another protest (cf. protest n…”
counterprotester, n.: “A person who makes a counterprotest; (in later use spec.) a person who takes part in a public protest or demonstration held in opposition to another…”
deadname, n.: “The former name of a person (esp. a transgender person) who has chosen a new name.”
deadname, v.: “transitive. To address or refer to (someone, esp. a transgender person, who has chosen a new name) by a former name. Also intransitive.”
deadnaming, n.: “The action of addressing or referring to someone (esp. a transgender person) who has chosen a new name by a former name.”
decumanus, n.: “Originally: a line or boundary running east to west, as marked by a surveyor. In later use chiefly: a road running east to west in a Roman town…”
digital assistant, n.: “A (usually hand-held) portable computer; esp. one that combines the functions of an electronic organizer with the capacity for networking and…” plus one more sense…
emotional support, n.: “Help or encouragement with one’s emotional or psychological welfare; (also) compassionate and empathetic support for another.” plus one more sense…
eye-opening, adj.: “That offers or prompts a new, different, often salutary perspective; that brings new insight; revelatory, enlightening. Cf. eye-opener n. 4a.”
fastballer, n.: “A pitcher who specializes in throwing fastballs (fastball n. 1).”
fast-breaking, n.1: “The action of breaking a fast, esp. one undertaken for religious reasons. Compare to break one’s fast at break v. 29c.”
fast food, n.1: “Food that is permitted to be eaten by a person who is observing a period of religious fasting.”
fast foodery, n.: “A restaurant selling fast food.”
fastie, n.: “An act of deception; a trick. Esp. in to pull a fastie: to trick or attempt to trick a person by doing something ingenious; to deceive someone (cf…” plus one more sense…
fastish, adv.: “Somewhat or moderately quickly or rapidly; with some speed; with little delay or hesitation.”
fast-medium, adj. and n.: “Designating bowling of a reasonably fast pace; (also) that bowls or is bowled at such a pace.” plus one more sense…
fast-pitch, adj. and n.: “Designating a variety of softball featuring fast underarm pitching, especially windmill pitching; of or relating to this variety of softball. Cf…” plus one more sense…
fast talk, n.: “Rapid speech or patter, esp. used to mislead, persuade, or manipulate a person.” plus one more sense…
fast talker, n.: “A person who talks rapidly, esp. in order to mislead, persuade, or manipulate others.”
fast talking, n.: “Rapid speech, esp. that intended to mislead, deceive, or persuade. Cf. fast talker n.”
fast-talking, adj.: “Using rapid speech, esp. to mislead, persuade, or manipulate someone.”
feast or famine, phr. and adj.: “Used to describe a situation of extremes where there is alternately too much or not enough of something.” plus one more sense…
festerman, n.: “In the Danelaw: a person who stands surety for the purchase or transfer of land; (also) a person who stands surety for the lawful behaviour of…”
fest-goer, n.: “A person attending a festival or a person who attends festivals regularly; = festival-goer n. at festival adj. n.compounds 2.”
festie, n.: “A person who attends festivals, esp. regularly; a festival-goer.” and other senses…
festiveness, n.: “The fact or quality of being festive; cheerfulness; merriment.”
festy, adj.: “Disgusting, unpleasant, nasty; (also) festering.”
fistulate, adj.: “Medicine. Of the nature of a fistula (fistula n. 3a); affected by a fistula. Cf. fistulated adj. 1. Also in figurative context. rare after 17th cent.” plus one more sense…
flatshare, v.: “intransitive. To share a flat with other people, typically as cohabitants of rented accommodation; to engage in flat-sharing. Cf. flatshare n…”
Generation Z, n.: “The generation of people born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, regarded as having attitudes or values which differ from those of the preceding…” plus one more sense…
glitter bomb, n.: “A shower of glitter dispersed over someone or something, now often as a prank or as part of a political protest. Also: an object or device that…”
glitter-bomb, v.: “transitive. To disperse a shower of glitter over (someone or something), esp. as a prank or as part of a political protest.”
glitter bombing, n.: “The action, process, or practice of showering glitter over someone or something, esp. as a prank or as part of a political protest. Also: an instance…”
house-share, v.: “intransitive. To share a house with other people, typically as cohabitants of rented accommodation; to engage in house-sharing. Cf. house-share n…”
imum coeli, n.: “The point on the celestial sphere diametrically opposite to the zenith, the nadir (nadir n. 2a); (also, more commonly) the lowest point on the…”
inflammasome, n.: “A complex of proteins in the cytoplasm that regulates the activation of enzymes involved in immune and inflammatory responses to pathogens.”
interoception, n.: “Originally: sensation arising from stimulation of receptors within the gastrointestinal tract. In later use more generally: sensation arising from…”
jamaat, n.: “With the and plural agreement. The members of an Islamic faith community considered collectively.” and other senses…
lionfish, n.: “Any of several venomous spiny fishes of the family Scorpaenidae, esp. of the genus Pterois, which are native to the Indo-Pacific region and have…” plus one more sense…
lynch, n.2: “A lynching.”
macajuel, n.: “A boa constrictor.”
medium coeli, n.: “The point in the sky directly overhead; the highest point of the celestial sphere as viewed from any particular place; the zenith (zenith n. 1a)…”
misophonia, n.: “A condition characterized by a strongly negative and atypical emotional and physiological response to certain sounds.”
-palooza, comb. form: “Forming nouns denoting a music festival of the type specified by the first element (after Lollapalooza: see the etymology). In extended use: applied…”
paydown, n.: “A sum of money given or received as partial payment for a loan or debt. Also: the action or an act of making such a payment. Cf. to pay down 2 at…” plus one more sense…
remdesivir, n.: “An antiviral prodrug used to treat RNA virus infections, including Ebola fever and coronavirus diseases such as SARS and MERS.”
Sat, n.: “A state of absolute being or pure existence.”
slow, n.2: “A reduced speed; a decrease or decline in rate of movement, progress, or growth. Cf. slowdown n.”
slow burner, n.: “U.S. A person whose anger mounts slowly, esp. someone whose fury is intense when it arises.” plus one more sense…
slow cooking, n.: “The action or process of cooking food at a low temperature over a long period of time; spec. the action of cooking food in a slow cooker.” plus one more sense…
slow-cooking, adj.: “Of food: that is cooked at a low temperature over a long period of time; spec. that is cooked in a slow cooker.” plus one more sense…
slow dance, n.: “A dance in which a couple move in coordination with each other to music of a slow tempo, esp. while holding each other closely in a romantic or…”
slowed-down, adj.: “That has been caused to move, operate, or progress at a reduced speed or rate.” and other senses…
slowed-up, adj.: “That has been caused to move, operate, or progress at a reduced speed or rate.” and other senses…
slower ball, n.: “A ball that is bowled at low speed, with the intention of taking a batter by surprise. Cf. slow ball n. at slow adj. compounds 2.”
slowie, n.: “A person who is slow to react or to understand something.” plus one more sense…
slow order, n.: “A decree restricting the speed at which a train may travel over a section of track to below the standard limit.”
slow-play, v.: “transitive. To play (a hand) as if it were weaker than it is, so as to mislead an opponent.” and other senses…
slow roll, n.: “Aeronautics. An aerobatic stunt in which a pilot causes an aircraft to rotate 360 degrees about its longitudinal axis while continuing to fly a…” plus one more sense…
slow-roll, v.: “transitive. Aeronautics. To rotate (an aircraft) 360 degrees about its longitudinal axis while continuing to fly a straight course.” plus one more sense…
slow-rolling, n.: “Aeronautics. The action of rotating an aircraft 360 degrees about its longitudinal axis while continuing to fly a straight course.” plus one more sense…
slow-walk, v.: “transitive. To obstruct or delay (a process, request, or person) by deliberately slowing one’s rate of progress.”
slow waltz, n.: “A waltz danced in 3/4 time; a piece of music composed for such a waltz. Cf. Viennese waltz n.”
social distance, v.: “transitive (reflexive) and intransitive. To keep a certain physical distance from, or limit physical contact with, another person or people in order…”
socially distance, v.: “transitive (reflexive). To avoid social interaction with, or behave in an emotionally remote or detached way towards, another person or group…” plus one more sense…
socially distanced, adj.: “Emotionally remote or detached; having or involving limited social interaction with another person or group. Cf. social distancing n. 1.” plus one more sense…
sousveillance, n.: “Close observation or recording of the government, police, etc., by members of the public, typically using personal devices such as video cameras and…”
static caravan, n.: “A large caravan or prefabricated transportable structure that is permanently parked in a particular place and is let to holidaymakers or used as…”
staycation, v.: “intransitive. To holiday at home or in one’s country of residence. Cf. staycation n.”
staycationer, n.: “A person who holidays at home or in his or her country of residence. Cf. staycation n.”
tap-to-pay, adj. and n.: “Designating or relating to a system for making a payment with a credit or debit card, smartphone, etc., using contactless technology. Cf. contactless…” plus one more sense…
thugging, n.: “The action of thug v. (in various senses); thuggery.”
thuggishly, adv.: “In a thuggish manner; violently or aggressively.”
thuggishness, n.: “The quality or character of being thuggish.”
thuggy, adj.: “Characterized by violent or aggressive behaviour; resembling or characteristic of a thug.”
thugocracy, n.: “Government by thugs; a society in which thugs hold power or a nation ruled by this kind of government. Also: a ruling body or order of thugs.”
transcranial, adj.: “Passing, occurring, or effected through the cranium.” plus one more sense…
unmute, v.: “transitive. Music. To cause (a musical instrument) not to be muted. Also intransitive: (of a musical instrument) to cease to be muted.” and other senses…
unsurvivable, adj.: “That cannot be survived; impossible to live through; fatal.”
virotherapy, n.: “The treatment of cancer (or, esp. in early use, other diseases) by deliberate infection of a tumour or affected individual with a virus.”
virtual assistant, n.: “A program (or device running a program) that can respond to commands or questions and perform tasks electronically; = digital assistant n. 2.” plus one more sense…
vote-by-mail, n. and adj.: “An election or system of voting in which voters send in their ballot papers by mail; a vote or votes cast in this way. Cf. postal ballot n. at…” plus one more sense…
weather system, n.: “An atmospheric circulation pattern with its associated weather; an area of high or low atmospheric pressure, or the associated pattern of winds and…” plus one more sense…
webcam, v.: “transitive. To record (someone or something) using a webcam and broadcast the recording (usually live) over the internet. Also intransitive: to use a…” plus one more sense…
webcamming, n.: “The action of recording or broadcasting something using a webcam, or communicating online via webcam. Cf. camming n.2 1.” plus one more sense…
wildland, n.: “Land in a natural or uncultivated state (also in plural in same sense). Also: a region or tract of such land.” plus one more sense…

New sub-entries

Amazonian Indian in Amazonian, adj.2 and n.2: “a member of any of various indigenous peoples living near the Amazon river or in the Amazon basin.”
amicus curiae brief in amicus curiae, n.: “a brief prepared by an amicus curiae; = amicus brief n. at amicus n. compounds .”
Amish country in Amish, adj. and n.: “the areas inhabited by the Amish in the United States, especially in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana.”
ammunition dump in ammunition, n.: “a place where ammunition is stored.”
among others in among, prep. and adv.: “among others: = inter alia at inter prep. phrases a.”
we are not amused in amused, adj.: “we are not amused (and variants): used to express disapproval or displeasure about a situation, esp. in a humorously understated way.”
to the amusement of in amusement, n.: “to the amusement of (and variants): so as to amuse or entertain. Frequently with preceding quantifier or adverb of degree, as much (also greatly…”
anagramming in anagram, v.: “the action or an act of rearranging the letters of a word, phrase, or name to form another word, phrase, or name, or of composing or solving anagrams.”
anaphoricity in anaphoric, adj. and n.: “the quality of being anaphoric.”
anarcha-feminism in anarcha-, comb. form: “a socio-political theory and movement which combines anarchism and feminism, esp. in regarding both as opposing social hierarchy and patriarchy.”
anarcha-feminist in anarcha-, comb. form: “(a) n. a person who is both an anarchist and a feminist; an advocate or adherent of anarcha-feminism (anarcha-feminism n.); (b) adj. of or relating…”
anarcho-punk in anarcho-, comb. form: “(a) n. a style of punk rock music having anarchist lyrical content, or which otherwise promotes anarchism; (also) a performer or fan of this music…”
bias bowl in bias, n., adj., and adv.: “a bowl used in the game of bowls, having a bias (sense A. 2a(b)) which causes it to take a curving course or path when rolled; cf. biased adj. 2.”
bias-ply in bias, n., adj., and adv.: “(a) adj. designating a tyre in which the layers of fabric are laid with the cords at an oblique angle to the circumference of the tyre; of or…”
bias tape in bias, n., adj., and adv.: “a type of folded bias-cut ribbon or tape made for finishing raw edges, binding seams, etc.; cf. bias binding n.”
life’s a bitch in bitch, n.1: “life’s a bitch: expressing resigned acceptance of a difficult, unpleasant, or unfair situation.”
in this bitch in bitch, n.1: “U.S. slang. in this bitch: in this place, ‘right here’. Frequently in up in this bitch.”
bitchfest in bitch, n.1: colloquial “an exchange of spiteful or malicious comments (cf. sense 9b); (also) a relationship or interaction characterized by hostility or conflict.”
bitch fight in bitch, n.1: colloquial “a vicious fight or altercation, esp. between women or homosexual men; cf. catfight n. 2.”
to give cards and spades in card, n.2: “slang (originally and chiefly U.S.). he (she,etc.) can give cards and spades and variants: used to suggest that a person, organization, etc., is so…”
in the cards in card, n.2: “in the cards: likely or destined to happen, probable; possible. Now chiefly North American.”
to pull a person’s card in card, n.2: “North American colloquial (now rare). To dismiss a person from a job or position; to revoke or suspend a person’s membership of a union or club. Also…”
to pull a person’s card in card, n.2: “slang (chiefly U.S., originally in the language of rap and hip-hop). To attack, beat, or kill a person; to challenge or confront; to call a person’s…”
card company in card, n.2: “a company which issues credit cards or charge cards, a credit card provider; cf. credit card company n.”
card details in card, n.2: “the information recorded on a payment card (esp. a credit or debit card) that allows payments to be made from the cardholder’s account, esp. the card…”
card file in card, n.2: “a set of cards containing data or records, arranged systematically in a particular order (esp. alphabetical) in one or more boxes or drawers; cf…”
card key in card, n.2: “†(a) a card featuring a list or diagram explaining the figures in a picture, the symbols used in a book, etc.; cf. key n.1 5d (obsolete); (b) a card…”
card match in card, n.2: “†(a) a strip of card or thin wooden spill dipped in melted sulphur so as to be easily ignited with a flint, and used to light candles, lamps, or…”
cardmember in card, n.2: “a person who has a credit card or charge card; cf. cardholder n. 3b.”
card money in card, n.2: “(a) money designated for the playing of card games involving gambling, or the profits of this; (b) money towards the cost of the playing cards to be…”
card number in card, n.2: “a string of digits printed or embossed on a payment card (esp. a credit or debit card) and encoded on its magnetic strip or chip, which identifies…”
card punch in card, n.2: “an apparatus for punching holes in cards, esp. in order to transfer data or code to or from a calculating machine, computer, etc.; cf. sense 17b, and…”
card receiver in card, n.2: “a small decorative tray for holding cards, esp. calling cards.”
card shark in card, n.2: “a person who is skilled at card games; (also) a person who cheats at cards; a card sharp.”
card trick in card, n.2: “a magic trick involving a playing card or cards.”
cardboard cutout in cardboard, n.2 and adj.: “a figure cut out of cardboard, used in an advertising display, as a theatrical prop, etc.; (figurative) a character in a play, film, etc., who seems…”
cardinal red in cardinal, n.: “(a) adj. of a deep scarlet colour like that of a cardinal’s cassock and hat; cf. cardinal adj. 7, cardinal scarlet n. adj.(b); (b) n. a deep scarlet…”
cardinal scarlet in cardinal, n.: “(a) n. a deep scarlet colour like that of a cardinal’s cassock and hat; = cardinal red adj. n.(b); (b) adj. of such a colour; = cardinal red adj…”
cardinal beetle in cardinal, n.: “any of several European beetles of the family Pyrochroidae which have deep red elytra, a red or black head, and long serrated antennae, esp. those…”
cardinalfish in cardinal, n.: “†(a) the opah, Lampris guttatis (obsolete rare); (b) any of various small fishes comprising the family Apogonidae, which are typically brightly…”
cardinal mark in cardinal, adj.: “a buoy or other seamark representing one of the cardinal points of the compass, used to indicate the safe direction of travel (in relation to the…”
cardinal numeral in cardinal, adj.: “any of a class of words denoting a countable quantity, answering the question ‘how many?’ (as one, two, three, etc.), esp. as opposed to ordinal…”
care pathway in care, n.1: “(in health care) the optimal sequence of steps in the diagnosis and treatment of a particular disorder; (more generally) a plan or strategy of…”
carriage forward in carriage, n.: “carriage forward: with the cost of carrying and delivering the specified item to be paid by the receiver. Contrasted with carriage-paid adv.”
carriage bolt in carriage, n.: “any of various bolts used in carriage-building; spec. (in later use) a large bolt with a round or oval head and a square collar below the head to…”
carriage dog in carriage, n.: “†(a) a dog used to draw a sledge (= sledge-dog n. at sledge n.2 compounds ) (obsolete rare); (b) a dog trained to accompany carriages, spec. a…”
carriage pole in carriage, n.: “the pole (pole n.1 1b) of a carriage or cart, to which the horses or other draught animals are hitched.”
carriage spring in carriage, n.: “(a) a spring in the suspension system of a horse-drawn carriage, railway carriage, etc., or of a kind used in such a system; esp. = leaf spring n. at…”
carriage sweep in carriage, n.: “a curved carriage drive, typically leading to a large house; = sweep n. 17c.”
carrier current in carrier, n.1: “an alternating current on which a signal is superimposed for transmission by means of an electrical conductor.”
carrier oil in carrier, n.1: “an oil used to dissolve or dilute an oil-soluble essence or other substance, esp. for therapeutic application.”
carrier protein in carrier, n.1: “(a) a protein that binds a non-protein functional group or hapten; (b) a protein that is involved in the transport of a specific substance through a…”
carrier state in carrier, n.1: “the condition of being a carrier of a specific disease, pathogen, or gene (cf. sense 11).”
carry trade in carry, n.1: “the practice of using borrowing in a currency with low interest rates to fund investment in securities with a higher rate of return; an instance of…”
carry trader in carry, n.1: “a securities trader who makes carry trades (carry trade n.).”
to carry me go in carry, v.: “to carry me (also you, it,etc.) (and) go: to take (a person or thing) somewhere; to take (someone or something) away.”
to carry me come in carry, v.: “to carry me (also you, it,etc.) (and) come: to bring (a person or thing) somewhere; to fetch (someone or something).”
carry bag in carry, v.: “a bag for carrying something; spec. (a) one for carrying shopping; = carrier bag n.; (b) one designed to hold a specific item so that it can be…”
carrying case in carrying, n.: “a box or similar container for carrying something, usually having a handle or handles, and often designed to protect a specific item during…”
carrying value in carrying, n.: “the value of an asset according to a company’s account books (spec. its original cost less depreciation), as distinguished from its market value; =…”
curiosity killed the cat in cat, n.1: “Originally Irish English. Proverb. curiosity killed the cat and variants: making unnecessary inquiries or investigations may result in unhappiness or…”
to throw caution to the wind in caution, n.: “to throw (also toss, fling,etc.) caution to the wind(s) (and variants): to stop being cautious and yield to impulse; to choose a bold or risky course…”
cellular respiration in cellular, adj. and n.: “†(a) the passage of air through the alveoli and small airways of the lung; (also) the sound resulting from this (obsolete); (b) the metabolic process…”
chemo brain in chemo, n.: “memory loss and other difficulties with the functioning of the brain resulting from chemotherapy treatment.”
chocolate lava in chocolate, n. and adj.: “melted chocolate; (now) esp. a soft, thick, liquid centre of a chocolate cake, cookie, etc.”
comfort animal in comfort, n.: “an animal whose presence comforts and soothes a person, esp. one who is experiencing trauma, depression, loneliness, or the like.”
common keeper in common, n.1: “a person employed to take care of a common (sense 3a).”
common fame is seldom to blame in common, adj. and adv.: “Proverb. common fame is seldom to blame: widespread or general rumour is rarely completely unfounded. Cf. common fame n.”
common coin in common, adj. and adv.: “(a) the standard or usual currency of a place; (also) a system of money shared by two or more countries, states, or regions; a coin used in such a…”
common currency in common, adj. and adv.: “(a) the standard currency of a place; (also) a system of money shared by two or more countries, states, or regions; cf. common coin n. (a); (b)…”
common-emitter in common, adj. and adv.: “relating to or involving a method of connecting a bipolar junction transistor in which the emitter is common to both the input and output circuits…”
common fraction in common, adj. and adv.: “a fraction expressed as a numerator divided by a denominator (e.g. 3 /4, 7 /8, etc.), not decimally.”
common knowledge in common, adj. and adv.: “something that most people know, have learned, or accept as the truth from experience or everyday life, rather than from research or study.”
common nail in common, adj. and adv.: “a type of nail having a fairly wide head in relation to the shank, the shank being smooth (or having slight grooves near the head), widely used in…”
common-pool resource in common, adj. and adv.: “a natural or man-made resource that is not privately owned and is available for use by a community or (typically a limited subset of) the wider…”
common rail in common, adj. and adv.: “(in a diesel engine) a single fuel line supplying all the cylinders, typically by direct fuel injection via an electronically-controlled input valve…”
common thread in common, adj. and adv.: “a continuous or persistent feature shared by one or more things; (in later use) spec. a theme or characteristic shared by several things, or by…”
common vein in common, adj. and adv.: “the median vein of the forearm, frequently used for bloodletting; (occasionally also) either of the other main superficial veins of the forearm (the…”
Common Prayer service in common prayer, n.: “a church service that follows the Book of Common Prayer.”
House of Commons in commons, n.: “The lower house of parliament of Canada, composed of formally elected members; the members of this house collectively.”
Commons House of Assembly in commons, n.: “Commons House of Assembly: the lower house of elected representatives in the parliaments of some British colonies in North America. Now historical.”
tragedy of the commons in commons, n.: “tragedy of the commons: the depletion or degradation of a finite shared resource by individuals according to their interest, contrary to the…”
commonty land in commonty, n.: “land held in common; a common (common n.1 3a) or piece of common land; = sense 5.”
Commonwealth English in commonwealth, n.: “the English language as spoken or written in the current or former member states of the Commonwealth (sense 6).”
court packing in court, n.1: “the action, process, or practice whereby a governing authority expands the number of seats on a court (esp. the U.S. Supreme Court) in order to…”
dashboard camera in dashboard, n.: “a small video camera mounted on a vehicle’s dashboard or attached to the inside of its windscreen, used to record the view ahead; frequently as a…”
to do (a person) dirty in dirty, adj. and adv.: “Originally U.S. to do (a person) dirty: to treat someone badly, unfairly, or dishonestly; to cheat or betray.”
disability rights in disability, n.: “the human, civil, and legal rights belonging to disabled people; spec. the rights of disabled people to be treated without discrimination and to…”
doomsday clock in doomsday, n.: “a clock imagined as signalling the end of the world, symbolically at the stroke of midnight; (in later use) spec. a notional clock on which the…”
from day dot in dot, n.1 and prep.: “from (also since) day dot and variants: from the very beginning; since something first began.”
energy mix in energy, n.: “the combination of fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable sources of energy that is used to meet domestic and industrial energy needs in a given…”
fan art in fan, n.2: “(originally) artwork created by devotees of a famous performer, book, TV series, etc., typically depicting the performer(s), themes, or characters…”
fashion week in fashion, n.: “a series of events, typically lasting for a week, at which high-end fashion houses and designers showcase new collections.”
fast end in fast, adj.: “(a) the part of a bed of coal, ore, etc., that lies next to the rock; †(b) a gangway in a mine with rock on both sides (obsolete); (c) the end of a…”
fast-attack in fast, adj.: “designating a high-speed, usually armoured vehicle, as in fast-attack boat, fast-attack ship, fast-attack vehicle, etc.”
fast bowler in fast, adj.: “a bowler who delivers the ball at high speed; cf. slow bowler n.”
fast bowling in fast, adj.: “bowling delivered at a fast pace.”
fast fashion in fast, adj.: “inexpensive clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends; frequently as modifier.”
fast-fit in fast, adj.: “that can be fitted quickly or securely; spec. (British) designating a garage, car workshop, etc., that specializes in making quick repairs or…”
fast follower in fast, adj.: “an organization, industry, etc., that pursues a similar course to one already instigated by another; spec. a company that quickly imitates and…”
fast house in fast, adj.: “a house regarded as disreputable, esp. a brothel; now somewhat rare (archaic in later use).”
fast-paced in fast, adj.: “(of a series of events, narrative, etc.) that moves or progresses quickly.”
fast radio burst in fast, adj.: “an extremely intense pulse of radio waves of very short duration (of the order of milliseconds) emitted by a celestial object.”
fast-rope in fast, adj.: “intransitive (of military personnel) to descend from a hovering helicopter by sliding down a thick rope.”
fast time in fast, adj.: “in a district where two systems of clock time may be observed, the time which is more advanced, commonly by an hour, sometimes by half an hour (cf…”
fast-twitch in fast, adj.: “designating a (type of) muscle or muscle fibre that contracts and relaxes quickly, which typically is involved in rapid movements and becomes…”
fast off in fast, adv. and int.: “British. fast off: sleeping soundly; in or into a deep sleep; = fast asleep at phrases 1a(a). Also (English regional (northern)) fast on.”
live fast, die young in fast, adv. and int.: “live fast, die young (also more fully live fast, die young, and have a good-looking corpse and variants): used as a motto or expression of ethos for…”
not so fast in fast, adv. and int.: “not so fast: used to challenge or call into question what someone has said, or is about to do.”
fast-approaching in fast, adv. and int.: “quickly drawing near in space, time, or circumstance; imminent.”
fast-living in fast, adv. and int.: “living in an extravagant, unconventional, or dissipated manner; cf. to live fast at phrases 2b, fast living at fast adj. 9a. earlier fast-going…”
fast-run in fast, adv. and int.: “(of a race) that is run at a fast pace throughout; completed in a quick time.”
to fasten one’s hold in fasten, v.: “to fasten one’s hold (also grip): to increase or tighten one’s grasp on (also upon) something; (figurative) to strengthen or secure one’s power over…”
fasten your seatbelt in fasten, v.: “colloquial (originally U.S.). fasten your seatbelt (also safety belt): prepare yourself for a surprise; get ready for something exciting, unsettling…”
feast-giver in feast, n.: “a person who holds a feast.”
festival of the dead in festival, adj. and n.: “festival of the dead: any of various festivals in different religions and cultures commemorating deceased family or community members. Cf. Day of the…”
festival of colours in festival, adj. and n.: “festival of colours: (chiefly with the, often with capital initials) the Hindu festival of Holi (see Holi n.).”
festival circuit in festival, adj. and n.: “an established set or series of festivals within a particular field or genre, such as music, film, literature, etc.”
festival headliner in festival, adj. and n.: “the act which takes top billing at (a particular day of) a music festival, typically appearing after all the other acts.”
festival seating in festival, adj. and n.: “seating, or a seating area, at a venue for a concert, play, opera, etc.; (now) spec. seating that is not allocated to a particular ticket-holder…”
festoon blind in festoon, n.: “a window blind consisting of vertical rows of horizontally gathered fabric that may be drawn up into a series of ruches.”
fistulous withers in fistulous, adj.: “a disorder of horses characterized by inflammation or infection of the supraspinous bursa over the withers, which often results in rupture of the…”
floor cushion in floor, n.1: “a large cushion placed on the floor for use as seating.”
food poverty in food, n.: “the condition of being unable to afford or obtain sufficient food, esp. food which is nutritious enough to meet one’s basic dietary needs.”
thank fuck in fuck, n.: coarse slang “thank fuck: expressing relief that something has (or hasn’t) happened, is the case, etc.; ‘thank God’.”
GE in G, n.: “genetically engineered, designating food, organisms, etc., that have undergone or been produced by genetic engineering.”
glitterball in glitter, n.1: “a large decorative glittering or sparkling ball, esp. one covered with small mirrored facets, typically suspended from a ceiling and used to provide…”
Global North in global, adj.: “the countries of the world which are characterized by a high level of economic and industrial development, considered collectively; contrasted with…”
Global South in global, adj.: “the countries of the world which are regarded as having a relatively low level of economic and industrial development, considered collectively…”
green cardamom in green, adj. and n.1: “seed capsules of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) that have not been bleached during processing, and have a greener colour and stronger flavour than…”
Halleluia victory in hallelujah, int. and n.2: “(the name for) a victory said to have been gained by an army of Britons over the Saxons and Picts in 429; = Alleluia victory n. at alleluia int…”
herd mentality in herd, n.1: “the tendency of people in a group to align their thinking or behaviour with the standards established by or expected of that group; cf. sense 4.”
holiday reading in holiday, n.: “material that is read (or is suitable for reading) on holiday; esp. works of fiction that offer light diversion rather than intellectual stimulation.”
holiday romance in holiday, n.: “a romance between two people who meet while on holiday, typically a passionate relationship lasting no longer than the holiday itself.”
housing insecurity in housing, n.1: “the state or condition of not having stable or adequate living arrangements, esp. due to risk of eviction or living in unsafe or uncomfortable…”
incrementally in incremental, adj.: “by increments; in small successive stages.”
to keep on keeping on in keep, v.: “to keep on keeping on and variants: to continue in a course of action, esp. against adversity, in the hope of eventual success; to persevere doggedly…”
lava cake in lava, n.: “a type of (esp. chocolate) cake which retains a soft, thick, liquid centre after being baked and is typically served warm as a dessert; cf. chocolate…”
MVP in M, n.: “minimum viable product. See minimum viable product n. at minimum n. adj.compounds 1.”
media training in media, n.2: “training in how to communicate using mass media; spec. coaching given to public figures or other professionals who do not normally work in the media…”
minimum viable product in minimum, n. and adj.: “an early, basic version of a product (such as a piece of technology, a computer program, etc.) which meets the minimum necessary requirements for use…”
on mute in mute, adj. and n.3: “on mute: (of a phone or other electronic device) with the microphone or speaker turned off. Also: (of a caller on a phone or videoconferencing…”
mute button in mute, v.3: “a control or setting which (temporarily) turns off a microphone (esp. on a phone, computer, or on videoconferencing software, etc.) so that speech…”
PUFA in P, n.: “polyunsaturated fatty acid, a fatty acid containing two or more double bonds between carbon atoms.”
to feast with panthers in panther, n.: “to feast with panthers: (originally) to engage in illicit or prohibited sexual conduct; (later, more generally) to get too close to someone or…”
reproductive justice in reproductive, adj.: “just or equitable principles and procedures with regard to a person’s reproductive and childbearing rights; used esp. with reference to women’s…”
rich tea in rich, adj., n., and adv.: “(also more fully rich tea biscuit) a type of round sweet malted biscuit.”
slow and steady wins the race in slow, adj.: “Proverb. slow and (also but) steady (also sure) wins the race: success is achieved through sustained or patient effort. Also in elliptical phrases.”
in a slow hurry in slow, adj.: “North American colloquial and regional.in a slow hurry: at a measured, unrushed pace; in a state of slow but steady progress. Cf. to hasten slowly at…”
slow news day in slow, adj.: “slow news day and variants: a specified period of time in which there are few events of sufficient interest to be worth mentioning in the news, and…”
slow boat to China in slow, adj.: “slow boat to China: used to refer to or designate something that takes an excessively long time. Sometimes also used with reference to a person who…”
to get a person on a slow boat to China in slow, adj.: “to get (also have, put) a person on a slow boat to China (originally Poker): to put someone in a situation where there is plenty of time to win money…”
slow ball in slow, adj.: “a ball that is bowled or pitched at a deceptively low speed, in order to disrupt the batter’s timing.”
slow clap in slow, adj.: “an instance of slow, rhythmic clapping, esp. to indicate displeasure or sarcastic acknowledgement.”
slow train in slow, adj.: “a train which stops at all or many of the minor stations along its route; a local train.”
slow-twitch in slow, adj.: “designating a (type of) muscle or muscle fibre that contracts and relaxes slowly, which typically is involved in slow or sustained movements and does…”
to go slow in slow, adv.: “to go slow: to proceed cautiously or gradually; to act without haste or rashness. Also (chiefly with on or with): to use with moderation.”
to take it slow in slow, adv.: “colloquial (originally U.S.). To rest or relax; to enjoy a period of inactivity or leisure; to desist from unnecessary exertion. Chiefly in to take…”
slow-pacing in slow, adv.: “that moves, operates, or progresses slowly or gradually; sluggish.”
slow-stepping in slow, adv.: “that has or is characterized by a slow pace or gait; sedate; ponderous.”
sodium fluoride in sodium, n.: “a white crystalline solid which is used in the fluoridation of drinking water and toothpastes, and in medical imaging and extractive metallurgy.”
stable hand in stable, n.1: “a person who works in a stable, carrying out general maintenance and looking after the horses.”
stomach-churning in stomach, n.: “that induces (or is liable to induce) nausea; that causes revulsion or disgust; sickening, repellent.”
swing bin in swing-, comb. form: “(a) any of various hinged storage receptacles or containers that swing out from a wall, cabinet, etc. (now rare); (b) a waste bin, typically for a…”
therapy animal in therapy, n.: “an animal used in pet therapy; esp. one which may be taken to visit the elderly, small children, etc., often in an environment such as a care home or…”
thug-like in thug, n. and adj.: “resembling or characteristic of a thug.”
transcription factor in transcription, n.: “any of various proteins that regulate the transcription (sense 6) of RNA from DNA by binding to specific DNA sequences.”
voice assistant in voice, n.: “a voice-activated program (or device running this) that can respond to commands or questions and perform tasks electronically, now usually through…”
wage theft in wage, n.: “a form of employment malpractice whereby an employer deprives a worker or workers of proper wages or rightful benefits, esp. through paying…”

New senses

amar, v., sense 1: “transitive. To hamper or hinder (a person or action).”
amar, v., sense 4: “transitive. To ruin or destroy (a person or people).”
amateur, n. and adj., sense A.3: “slang. Originally: a woman who works as a prostitute in addition to performing other work. In later use: a sexually active, unmarried woman (as…”
amatory, adj. and n., sense A.1: “Of or relating to the pubic region. Obsolete. rare.”
amatory, adj. and n., sense B.1: “A love poem. Obsolete. rare.”
amazingly, adv., sense 2: “As a sentence adverb: very surprisingly; in a way that causes astonishment or great surprise.”
Amazonian, adj.2 and n.2, sense B: “A member of any of various indigenous peoples living near the Amazon river or in the Amazon basin. Cf. Amazonian Indian n. at compounds .”
amiable, adj. and n., sense B: “colloquial. to do (also make, play,etc.) the amiable: to behave amiably; to engage in pleasant conversation. Cf. do v. 19b. Now rare.”
amicus, n., sense 1: “Originally, and still in some jurisdictions: an impartial adviser to a court of law who assists in some matter affecting a particular case, esp. by…”
amicus, n., sense 2: “An amicus brief.”
amidships, adv. and adj., sense B: “Situated or occurring in or towards the middle of a ship or other waterborne vessel.”
amidst, adv., prep., and n., sense C: “The middle, temporally or spatially; the midst. Chiefly in in the amidst of. rare.”
amidward, prep. and adv., sense A.1: “In the course of or during (a situation, circumstance, activity, etc.). rare.”
amiss, adv., adj., and n., sense B.3: “Of a person: mistaken, in error.”
amission, n., sense 2: “Scots Law. Loss or forfeiture of rights, goods, etc.”
Ammonite, adj. and n.1, sense B: “A member of a Semitic people living in Ammon.”
ammunition, n., sense 3: “slang. Semen; sperm. Now rare.”
amnesty, n., sense 1b: “An undertaking by a government or other authority to take no action against individuals for illegal possession of a weapon, drug, etc., under the…”
amok, adv. and adj., sense B.1: “Of a person: engaging in a violent or murderous frenzy. Also: relating to or characterized by such a frenzy. Now somewhat rare.”
amok, adv. and adj., sense B.2: “In predicative use. Overrun or teeming with something, esp. something undesirable.”
amongst, prep., sense 6: “During, in the course of; (now chiefly) in the context of; = among prep. 4.”
ampleness, n., sense 3: “The state or fact of having a full or rounded body or part of the body; fullness of figure; plumpness; corpulence. Also: an instance of this.”
amrita, n.: “In Indian mythology: the food or drink of the gods; ambrosia.”
amuse, v., sense III.8: “intransitive. To entertain someone; to provide amusement. Occasionally also: to be readily entertained.”
amusement, n., sense II.5: “In plural. Rides, attractions, game machines, etc., at a fairground, resort, arcade, or the like.”
amusingly, adv., sense 2: “Used parenthetically or as a sentence adverb to express amusement (esp. of a wry or ironic kind) at an event or situation. Originally and frequently…”
anachronize, v., sense 1: “intransitive. To commit an anachronism or anachronisms; to place something in a period of time to which it does not belong (esp. one which is earlier…”
anacrusis, n., sense 1: “Music. An unstressed note or group of notes at the beginning of a phrase.”
anagram, n., sense 3: “In plural. Any of various games in which players rearrange the letters of a word, phrase, or name to make another word, phrase, or name.”
anaphoric, adj. and n., sense A.1: “Designating a type of prologue written to respond to something or someone. Obsolete. rare.”
anarchic, adj., sense 1b: “Esp. with reference to the creative arts or comedy: not conforming to prevailing rules or conventions; unrestrained, extravagant, wild.”
anarchical, adj., sense 1b: “Of, relating to, or based on the political philosophy of anarchism (anarchism n. 2); organized according to anarchism.”
anarchy, n., sense 1b: “historical. With the. Usually with capital initial. The period 1135–53 during the reign of Stephen, King of England, which was marked by civil war…”
anarchy, n., sense 3a: “The state or condition of having no absolute ruler or ruling authority. Also: a society or state that functions without an absolute ruler or ruling…”
anathematical, n. and adj., sense B.2: “Extremely dislikable or repugnant (to a person).”
Anatolian, n. and adj., sense A.2: “historical. An Indo-European language family comprising Hittite, Palaic, Luwian, Lycian, and Lydian.”
Anatolian, n. and adj., sense A.3: “A type of rug or carpet traditionally made in Turkey and in other parts of the former Ottoman Empire, typically tied with symmetrical knots and…”
Anatolian, n. and adj., sense B.2: “Designating the Eastern Orthodox Church; of or relating to this church. Now rare.”
Anatolian, n. and adj., sense B.3: “Designating a type of rug or carpet traditionally made in Turkey and in other parts of the former Ottoman Empire, typically tied with symmetrical…”
Anatolic, adj., sense 1: “Designating the Eastern Orthodox Church; of or relating to this church; = Anatolian adj. 2. Obsolete. rare.”
bar, n.1, Additions: “In plural. In the language of hip-hop or rap music: a set of lyrics; a line in a rap song. to spit bars: to rap. to have got bars: to be a talented…”
beanbag, n., sense 1b: “Chiefly U.S. Any of various games played with beanbags (sense 1a). Also in plural in same sense. Cf. compounds 1 and cornhole n. 3.”
beanbag, n., sense 3: “A piece of ammunition, typically used by police or security forces for riot control, and consisting of a pouch of metal pellets which is designed to…”
bias, n., adj., and adv., sense A.3d: “In South Korean entertainment (esp. K-pop): a person’s favourite pop star, pop group, actor, etc.; a fan’s favourite member of a pop group.”
bias, n., adj., and adv., sense A.5a: “A physical inclination in a specified direction; a tendency to lean, turn, etc., to one side.”
bias, n., adj., and adv., sense A.5b: “Mechanics. A tendency to move in a certain direction or way, given to an armature, pointer, etc. (e.g. by a spring, weight, or magnetic field).”
bias, n., adj., and adv., sense A.8: “An offset in the reading or output of a sensor or electronic device.”
bias, v., sense 4: “transitive. In dressmaking, needlework, etc. †(a) To use biasing (biasing n. 3) to strengthen or secure (gathers, pleats, etc.) (obsolete). (b) To…”
bias, v., sense 6: “transitive. Statistics. Of a method of sampling, measurement, analysis, etc.: to distort (a statistical result); to introduce bias (bias n. 6) into…”
biased, adj., sense 1a: “Of a textile: woven with a pattern of diagonal lines or ridges; twilled. Now rare.”
biased, adj., sense 4: “Mechanics and Electronics. Of components and devices: given or possessing a bias (bias n. 5b 7).”
biasing, n., sense 1: “The tendency of a biased bowl to follow a curving course or path. Obsolete.”
biasing, n., sense 2b: “The action or fact of exerting an influence on a person or thing, esp. so as to cause partiality or prejudice; the introduction of bias (bias n. 3c…”
biasing, adj., sense 2a: “Affected by influence, partiality, or prejudice. Obsolete.”
bitch, n.1, sense II.3b: “colloquial. In neutral or positive use: a woman, a girl. Also as a form of address.”
bitch, n.1, sense II.4b: “colloquial (frequently derogatory and offensive). A homosexual man, esp. one considered to be effeminate; (in more general use) any man or boy…”
bitch, n.1, sense II.5b: “Prison slang. A vulnerable (typically male) inmate who serves as a submissive sexual partner for another prisoner in exchange for physical protection.”
bitch, n.1, sense II.5c: “colloquial. More generally: anyone who adopts a subservient role; one who performs menial tasks for others. Frequently with possessive adjective.”
bitch, n.1, sense II.6: “colloquial. A malicious or catty gossip; a person (of either sex) who bitches (in sense 2).”
bitch, n.1, sense III.7b: “slang. In neutral use: any object or thing.”
bitch, n.1, sense III.9a: “colloquial (originally U.S.). An act of complaining, or of airing a grievance; (also) a grounds for complaint or grievance. Cf. bitch v. 2c.”
bitch, n.1, sense III.9b: “colloquial. An act of engaging in (esp. mildly) malicious gossip. Frequently in to have a bitch (chiefly British). Cf. bitch v. 2b.”
bitch, n.1, sense III.10: “U.S. slang. A great, excellent, or wonderful person or thing.”
bitch, v., sense 1: “transitive. To call (a person, esp. a woman) a bitch.”
bitch, v., sense 5: “transitive. Chiefly North American. With out. To scold or severely reprimand (a person). Cf. bawl v. 3c.”
bitching, n., sense 3b: “colloquial. The action or activity of engaging in spiteful criticism of or gossip about another person; malicious or catty talk.”
blast, n.1, Additions: “U.S. colloquial. to put the blast on (someone) (later also to put (someone) on blast): to criticize or reprimand (someone) severely; to rebuke…”
blast, n.1, Additions: “U.S. colloquial. on blast: at full volume or intensity.”
blockbuster, n., sense 1b: “An exceptionally hard or powerful punch or (sometimes more generally) blow. Now rare except as a contextual use of sense 2.”
blockbusting, n., sense 1: “The dropping of blockbusters (sense 1a); heavy aerial bombardment; the destruction caused by doing this. Now rare.”
blockbusting, adj., sense 1a: “Of, relating to, or involving the use of blockbusters (sense 1a); characterized by heavy aerial bombardment; (of a bomb) capable of causing…”
blockbusting, adj., sense 1b: “Possessing or capable of great physical force or power; physically formidable; delivered with great force.”
brown, v., Additions: “intransitive. Of a population, country, community, group, etc.: to develop a higher proportion of people who are not primarily of white European…”
browning, n.2, Additions: “The process or fact of developing or including within a country, community, or group a higher proportion of people who are not primarily of white…”
browning, adj., Additions: “Of a population, country, community, group, etc.: that is developing a higher proportion of people who are not primarily of white European origin or…”
card, n.2, sense III.8a: “A piece of cardboard or pasteboard having a product or set of items (esp. lace, braid, or buttons) attached for sale; (also) a length of such a…”
card, n.2, sense III.9: “Thick, stiff, durable paper, as used to make greetings cards, formal invitations, or business cards. Also (esp. in early use): thin board made of…”
card, n.2, sense III.17b: “Computing. A punched card, typically made of stiff paper, used in early computers and data processing machines to encode data or a program, and later…”
card, n.2, sense III.21: “Sport. A coloured piece of card or (now esp.) plastic, typically slightly larger than a playing card, shown by a referee to a player to indicate that…”
card, v.2, sense 4b: “transitive (chiefly in passive). Chiefly Sport. To put (a race, competitor, etc.) on a racecard, fight card, etc.; to schedule, slate (an event…”
card, v.2, sense 4d: “transitive. Golf. To score (a certain number of points) for a round or competition on a scorecard; to shoot (shoot v. 27c). Cf. card n.2 15b(b)…”
card, v.2, sense 5: “transitive (frequently in passive). North American. To ask (a person) to show a form of identification (usually a driving licence), typically to…”
card, v.2, sense 6: “transitive. Sport. Of a referee: to show (a player) a coloured card indicating a caution, dismissal, or other penalty. Cf. yellow card v., red-card…”
card carrier, n., sense 1a: “A person who delivers visiting cards or messages, esp. as an occupation; a messenger. Obsolete.”
card carrier, n., sense 2: “Any of various devices designed to carry a card or cards (in various senses of card n.2); in later use esp. a small wallet designed for holding…”
carded, adj.1, sense 3: “Originally Canadian. Of an amateur athlete: receiving government funding to pursue training. Cf. carding n.2 3.”
carder, n.1, sense 1b: “A machine or an instrument used for carding wool, cotton, etc. Cf. carding machine n., card n.1 1.”
cardholder, n., sense 2: “Any of various items, devices, or components designed to hold a card or cards (in various senses of card n.2), in later use esp. a small wallet…”
cardinal, n., sense I.1b: “An eminent ecclesiastic; a leading member of the clergy. Obsolete.”
cardinal, n., sense II.5: “A cardinal numeral or cardinal number.”
cardinal, n., sense III.9a: “Chiefly with distinguishing word. Any of various South American songbirds belonging to the family Thraupidae; esp. those constituting the genus…”
cardinal, n., sense III.12: “A deep scarlet colour like that of a cardinal’s cassock and hat. Cf. cardinal adj. 7, cardinal red adj. n.(b) at compounds 2a, cardinal scarlet n…”
cardinality, n.2, sense 2: “The number of elements of a set; the equivalence class of a set under the relation that there exists a one-to-one mapping between members of any two…”
cardinal number, n., sense 2: “Mathematics. Any of a collection of mathematical entities used to represent the sizes of sets (set n.2 10c), including those of infinite size.”
carding, n.2, sense 2: “North American. The action or practice of asking a person to show a form of identification (usually a driving licence), typically to confirm that he…”
carding, n.2, sense 3: “Originally Canadian. The provision of government funding to an amateur athlete; the funding so provided. Originally and frequently as a modifier. Cf…”
cardo, n., sense 4: “Zoology. The first (proximal or basal) joint of the maxilla of an insect; (also) a corresponding part in the mouthparts of a myriapod.”
cardo, n., sense 5: “Roman History. Originally: a line or boundary running north to south, as marked by a surveyor. In later use chiefly: a road running north to south in…”
cardower, n., sense 1: “A tradesperson who illegally works in a burgh of which he or she is not a freeman or freewoman.”
cardower, n., sense 2b: “An itinerant tinker.”
card room, n.1, sense 2: “Originally and chiefly U.S. (a) A designated area in a casino that offers card games, esp. poker; cf. poker room n.;(b) a commercial gaming…”
carriage, n., sense I.3d: “Chiefly North American. A pram; (also) a pushchair, a stroller. Cf. baby carriage n. at baby n. adj.compounds 1g.”
carriage, n., sense III.14c: “Canadian. The action or an act of carrying boats and goods from one navigable waterway to another, or past a waterfall, rapids, or other obstruction…”
carriage, n., sense III.22: “Medicine. The state or fact of being persistently (and usually asymptomatically) infected with an infectious agent or disease. Cf. carrier n.1 11a.”
carriage bridge, n., sense 1: “A bridge which carriages can cross; a bridge strong or wide enough to support a carriageway (carriageway n. 1).”
carriaged, adj., sense 3: “Travelling in or transported by carriage (in various senses of carriage n. I.).”
carriage man, n., sense 2: “The driver of a horse-drawn carriage; (also) a footman or other attendant for a horse-drawn carriage. Now chiefly historical.”
carriage man, n., sense 3: “A man who rides in his own private carriage; (by implication) a wealthy or well-to-do gentleman. Cf. carriage n. compounds 3c. Obsolete.”
carriageway, n., sense 2: “Freedom or opportunity to travel by carriage or (later) motor vehicle without hindrance. Apparently only in right of carriageway n. right of way for…”
carried, adj., sense 1: “That is carried (in various senses of carry v.).”
carrier, n.1, sense I.3d: “A person employed to carry and deliver letters; a postman or postwoman. Now chiefly North American.”
carrier, n.1, sense I.8: “A company or organization which provides telecommunications services.”
carrier, n.1, sense I.9: “A company or organization which provides insurance.”
carry, n.1, sense 5b: “North American. The action or an act of carrying boats and goods from one navigable waterway to another, or past a waterfall, rapids, or other…”
carry, n.1, sense 6: “A number, digit, or remainder carried (carry v. 11b) from one column or place to the next in an arithmetical calculation, typically when a column of…”
carry, n.1, sense 7b: “gen. The reach, scope, or range of something; the power of something to carry for a distance.”
carry, n.1, sense 8c: “Basketball. An act of allowing the ball to rest in one or both hands while dribbling, in violation of the rules.”
carry, n.1, sense 8d: “U.S. The action or practice of carrying a gun on one’s person in public; an instance of this.”
carry, n.1, sense 9: “Finance. The holding of an asset or maintenance of an investment position in a securities market; the cost or benefit of doing this for a given…”
carry, v., sense I.7b: “intransitive. Of a ball, bullet, or other projectile: to be propelled a particular distance, or in a particular way.”
carry, v., sense I.8b: “transitive. Originally: to convey (sound, sense impressions, etc.). In later use spec.: (of a wire, cable, nerve, conducting medium, etc.) to conduct…”
carry, v., sense II.27a(b): “intransitive. To have a gun (or sometimes knife) on one’s person.”
carry, v., sense II.27d: “transitive. To be an infected carrier of (an agent or disease), esp. without displaying symptoms (cf. carrier n.1 11a). Also: to be a carrier of (a…”
carry, v., sense II.28b: “intransitive. To transport a canoe, boat, etc., over a portage, esp. by lifting it onto the shoulders or back.”
carry, v., sense II.28c: “transitive. Sport. To move while in possession of (the ball, puck, etc.); esp. to advance (the ball, puck, etc.) towards the opponent’s goal or goal…”
carry, v., sense II.28d: “transitive. Basketball (originally U.S.). To allow (the ball) to rest in one or both hands while dribbling, in violation of the rules.”
carry, v., sense II.30: “transitive. Of a particle, atom, ion, etc.: to bear or possess (an electric charge or comparable property).”
carry, v., sense II.37: “transitive. Music. To produce (a note, tune, etc.) accurately; to sing (something) in tune. Frequently in negative constructions with to carry a…”
carry, v., Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To pass on or circulate (news, a rumour, a report, etc.). Obsolete.”
carry, v., Phrasal verbs: “transitive. Accounting. To transfer (a loss, unused credit, etc.) to a previous tax period in order to reduce the amount of tax to be paid.”
carry, v., Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To cause (something) to progress towards a future state or condition; to maintain or keep up (something); to develop (something) beyond a…”
carry, v., Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To remove (excess or unwanted water, fumes, etc.) from a place.”
carry, v., Phrasal verbs: “intransitive. To continue moving or travelling in a particular direction. Also of a road, path, etc.: to extend in a particular direction.”
carry, v., Phrasal verbs: “intransitive. To be transferred to another situation or context. With from, into, or to, indicating the situation or context from or to which…”
carry, v., Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To extend (the duration of an event) to a succeeding day or date, esp. owing to unforeseen circumstances; to postpone (an event).”
carryall, n., sense 2b: “Canadian. The upper framework of a sled, typically with leather or canvas sides, used to hold equipment, supplies, etc.; a similar structure mounted…”
carry-away, n., sense 1: “Something that is or may be taken away from a place; (now) esp. a meal or item of food or drink bought from a restaurant, shop, etc., for consumption…”
carryforward, n. and adj., sense B: “In attributive use. That is carried forward or transferred from an earlier situation, process, period, etc.; of or relating to carryforwards, esp…”
carrying, n., sense 1b: “spec. In plural. Passenger or cargo journeys fulfilled by a carrier; passengers or freight commercially transported from one place to another.”
carrying, n., sense 3: “Basketball. A violation of the rules committed when a player allows the ball to rest in one or both hands while dribbling.”
carrying-on, n., sense 1: “The action of engaging in, conducting, or continuing with an activity or course of action.”
cat, n.1, Additions: “Originally Irish English. Proverb. curiosity killed the cat and variants: making unnecessary inquiries or investigations may result in unhappiness or…”
caution, n., Additions: “to throw (also toss, fling,etc.) caution to the wind(s) (and variants): to stop being cautious and yield to impulse; to choose a bold or risky course…”
common, n.1, sense 7: “Scottish. Custom, habit. Obsolete.”
common, adj. and adv., sense A.I.4c: “Of, relating to, or used in communal worship, esp. in the liturgy of the Church of England.”
common, adj. and adv., sense A.IV.24: “Linguistics. Often with capital initial. Designating the earliest stage of a language family, especially with reference to features widely shared by…”
commonalty, n., sense 5: “Joint or shared ownership of goods, property, etc. Also: an instance of this.”
commonalty, n., sense 7: “The fact of having a quality or qualities in common; possession of shared values, features, etc.; (also) a shared quality or feature; = commonality…”
common chamber, n., sense 1: “A place where the funds of a government, city, etc., are kept, and where all monies due to it are received; a treasury. Cf. chamber n. 3. Obsolete…”
common chamber, n., sense 2: “A large public room in a mansion, palace, etc., used to receive guests and hold banquets, dances, and other events. Obsolete. rare.”
common chamber, n., sense 4: “A bedroom shared by more than one person; esp. such a room in lodgings or an inn. Cf. bedchamber n. Now rare.”
common holder, n., sense 1: “A person who believes that all property should be shared or held in common; a member of a Protestant sect that believes in such a system of common…”
common holder, n., sense 2: “North American. Stock Market. A holder of common stock (common stock n.).”
common holder, n., sense 3: “A person having the right to use common land for grazing animals, collecting wood or turf for fuel, fishing, etc. Cf. commoner n. 5.”
common house, n., sense 5: “A building in a co-housing development containing facilities or amenities shared by the residents.”
commoning, n., sense 4b: “Sexual intercourse. Obsolete.”
commonity, n., sense 1: “The body of citizens or inhabitants of a borough or town.”
commonity, n., sense 3: “A common (common n.1 3) or piece of common land.”
commonization, n., sense 2: “Originally and chiefly in the automotive industry: the process of standardizing parts or components used in products. Also more generally…”
commonize, v., sense 5: “transitive. Originally and chiefly in the automotive industry: the process of standardizing (parts or components used in products). Also more…”
common name, n., sense 2: “A vernacular name for an organism or group of organisms; esp. such a name contrasted with a scientific Latin name.”
commonplacer, n., sense 2: “A person who says commonplace or trite things. Obsolete.”
commonplacer, n., sense 3: “colloquial (originally U.S.). A common or ordinary person or thing.”
Common Pleas, n., sense 2: “U.S. With the. Any of various trial courts or state courts typically having general jurisdiction, specific to the judiciary of certain states; =…”
commons, n., sense I.4c: “With capital initial. The House of Commons of Canada; = House of Commons at phrases 5b.”
commons, n., sense II.7b: “With singular or plural agreement. A resource (including land) that is not privately owned and is available for use by a community or the wider…”
common school, n.: “A school open to the children of a particular community or district (originally typically charging a small fee for entry). In later use more…”
commonty, n., sense 2: “A particular group or fellowship of people; a religious community or brotherhood; a trade guild. Obsolete.”
commonwealth man, n., sense 3: “A man who supports or promotes the interests of the Commonwealth (commonwealth n. 6).”
counter-terror, n. and adj., sense A.1: “Terror (terror n. 3b) mounted against or in response to existing terror; political or military actions or measures intended to combat, prevent, or…”
counter-terror, n. and adj., sense B: “Of or relating to political or military actions or measures intended to combat, prevent, or deter terrorism. Cf. anti-terrorist adj. 2.”
day, n., Phrases 9i: “colloquial (now chiefly British). oh my days: used as an exclamation expressing surprise, disbelief, excitement, etc. Also (and earliest) my days.”
delegate, adj., sense 1: “Conveyed or sent (to a part of the body). Obsolete. rare.”
dirty, adj. and adv., Additions: “Originally U.S. to do (a person) dirty: to treat someone badly, unfairly, or dishonestly; to cheat or betray.”
dot, n.1 and prep., Phrases 6: “from (also since) day dot and variants: from the very beginning; since something first began.”
fast, adj., sense II.7d: “Of a process or activity: taking place at a high speed or over a short period of time.”
fast, adj., sense II.7e: “Arriving or coming about quickly or in a short period of time; immediate, prompt.”
fast, adj., sense II.8b: “Of the sun or its motion in the sky: advancing beyond the position which is calculated for the mean sun, so that apparent solar time (as shown by a…”
fast, adj., sense II.8c: “Of time (as reckoned by a particular system): ahead of or earlier than a specified standard time, or solar time, esp. by a specified amount. Cf. slow…”
fast, adj., sense II.9e: “Caribbean. Overly inquisitive or gossipy; presumptuous; prone to act in an unacceptably familiar way.”
fast, adj., sense II.12: “Of a person or the mind: quick to understand, learn, and think; intelligent, clever. Cf. slow adj. 2.”
fast, v.1, sense 2: “transitive To force (something shameful) on a person. Cf. fasten v. 16a. Obsolete. rare.”
fast, v.2, sense 1c: “To go without or abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink; to live on a restricted diet. intransitive. In present participle. Chiefly in…”
fastball, n., sense 1c: “colloquial (chiefly U.S.). to lose one’s fastball: to lose one’s skill or ability in a particular area.”
fast break, n., sense 1: “Cricket. A delivery of a bowled ball resulting in a swift deviation, upon touching the ground, from the direction of travel. Also as a modifier…”
fast-breaking, adj.1, sense 2: “Of a meal: that marks the end of a fast. Compare to break one’s fast at break v. 29c.”
fast-breaking, adj.2, sense 1: “Baseball. Of a pitch: thrown in such a way that the ball swiftly drops or curves just before reaching the batter (cf. breaking ball n. at breaking…”
fast-breaking, adj.2, sense 3: “Of a situation or news story: that is currently undergoing rapid change. Cf. breaking adj. additions .”
fasted, adj.1, sense 1: “Lean due to prolonged meagre diet or lack of food. Obsolete.”
fasten, v., sense I.3: “transitive. North American. To cause (a body of water) to freeze. Also intransitive: to freeze. Cf. fast adj. 2c. Obsolete.”
fasten, v., sense II.5d: “transitive. To fix (a dye) so that it does not fade or wash out; to make (a dye) fast.”
fasten, v., sense II.6b: “intransitive. To be able to be attached to something. Chiefly with to.”
fasten, v., sense II.12a: “transitive. Whaling. To harpoon (a whale). Now historical.”
fastened, adj., sense 1: “Of a place: fortified. Cf. fasten v. 2a. Obsolete.”
fastened, adj., sense 3a: “Fixed securely in position; attached to something; secured by something.”
fastening, adj., sense 1: “Grammar. Of an adverb: that expresses affirmation or confirmation. Obsolete.”
fast-flowing, adj., sense 2: “figurative. Quick, smooth, and easy; fluent.”
fast forward, v., sense 2: “transitive. figurative. To move (someone or something) quickly forward to a later point in time; to speed up (a process), as though on a video. Also…”
fastidious, adj., sense 3b: “Indicative of or resulting from a meticulous concern with appearance or cleanliness; kept scrupulously clean, neat, and tidy.”
fastidious, adj., sense 4: “Biology. Of an organism, spec. a plant or bacterium: having specific or exacting environmental or nutritional requirements; (hence) difficult to…”
fasting day, n., sense 2: “More generally: a day on which a person fasts, typically as part of a diet, or for medical reasons.”
fastland, n., sense 2: “U.S. regional (chiefly East Coast). Firm dry land, as distinguished from tidal land, marshland, or swampland.”
fastly, adv., sense 1c: “With verbs expressing forceful action or energetic activity: with powerful or relentless intent; vigorously, furiously, hard. See also sense 4…”
fastly, adv., sense 2b: “With verbs of command or prohibition: urgently, solemnly; strictly. Obsolete.”
fastly, adv., sense 5: “Scottish. Very nearly, almost. Obsolete.”
fast track, n. and adj., sense A.3: “U.S. Politics. A process whereby an international trade agreement submitted by the President to Congress can only be voted up or down and is not…”
fast track, n. and adj., sense B.2c: “U.S. Politics. Designating a process whereby an international trade agreement submitted by the President to Congress can only be voted up or down and…”
fast-track, v., sense 2: “intransitive. To move or progress at an accelerated pace.”
fester, v., sense 4c: “figurative. intransitive. To be in a state of decline or neglect; spec. (of a person) to deteriorate physically or mentally, esp. as a result of…”
festschrift, n., sense 2: “A symposium held to honour a scholar or eminent person in a particular field of study, usually to mark a significant birthday, retirement, etc.”
festucaceous, adj., sense 2: “Botany. Belonging to or characteristic of a (former) division of grasses comprising the fescues (genus Festuca and related genera). rare. Now…”
fete, v., sense 2: “intransitive. Caribbean. To party; to have a good time at a party. Cf. party v. 3a.”
fleabag, n., sense 1a: “A shabby, dirty, disreputable, or unattractive person. Also as a more general term of abuse.”
fleabag, n., sense 1b: “A flea-ridden or otherwise substandard animal, esp. a dog.”
fuck, n., Phrases 5b: coarse slang “thank fuck: expressing relief that something has (or hasn’t) happened, is the case, etc.; ‘thank God’.”
gassed, adj., sense 5: “Originally Jazz. Extremely pleased; excited, thrilled. Cf. gas v.1 8.”
grower, n., Additions: “A thing which initially makes little impression but becomes appealing over time; esp. a recording of a song or piece of music which reveals its…”
keep, v., Additions: “to keep on keeping on and variants: to continue in a course of action, esp. against adversity, in the hope of eventual success; to persevere doggedly…”
kitchen table, n., sense 2: “Originally U.S. The kitchen table viewed as the hub of domestic discussions, esp. about social and political issues that affect the family…”
leading card, n., sense 2: “The first card played in a round or trick, which determines the suit to be followed; a card suitable for playing in this way.”
lollapalooza, n., Additions: “Originally and chiefly U.S. Often with capital initial. A large gathering or spectacular event devoted to exhibiting or promoting something; a…”
lynch, v., sense 1b: “transitive. In extended and hyperbolic use. Esp. of a crowd: to subject (a person) to a verbal or physical attack; (of a journalist, commentator, the…”
lynching, n., sense 2: “In extended and hyperbolic use. The action of subjecting a person to a verbal or physical attack; the publication of an attack on a person…”
mask, v.4, Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To put a mask on (a person), esp. to cover, conceal, or protect the face or head; to cover with a mask (mask n.3 1 3). Chiefly in passive.”
mask, v.4, Phrasal verbs: “intransitive. To put on a mask, esp. to cover, conceal, or protect the face or head.”
molten, adj., sense 5: “Designating a type of (esp. chocolate) cake, cookie, etc., which retains a soft, thick, liquid centre after being baked and is typically served warm.”
mute, adj. and n.3, sense B.7: “Originally: a button used to turn off the sound of a television, stereo, etc. Now usually: a control or setting which (temporarily) turns off a…”
mute, adj. and n.3, Phrases: “on mute: (of a phone or other electronic device) with the microphone or speaker turned off. Also: (of a caller on a phone or videoconferencing…”
mute, v.3, sense 2c: “transitive. Originally Electronics. To suppress the output of (a loudspeaker or other circuit component); to turn off the sound of (a television…”
mute, v.3, sense 2d: “transitive. To turn off the sound of (a person or a person’s voice) on a phone, videoconferencing software, etc. Also reflexive: to turn off (one’s…”
mute, v.3, sense 2e: “transitive. In electronic communications: to turn off (notifications of updates or messages, esp. from a particular user or group); (on social media)…”
mute, v.3, sense 3: “transitive. To reduce the strength or intensity of (something); to tone down, subdue, moderate.”
muting, n.4, sense 2: “The action of reducing the strength or intensity of something; the action of subduing or moderating something.”
panther, n., Phrases: “to feast with panthers: (originally) to engage in illicit or prohibited sexual conduct; (later, more generally) to get too close to someone or…”
personal digital assistant, n., sense 2: “A program (or device running a program) that can respond to commands or questions and perform tasks electronically, esp. one that is connected to the…”
power point, n., sense 2: “Australian slang (derogatory and offensive). A Chinese or South-East Asian person.”
power point, n., sense 3: “Chiefly in form PowerPoint. A proprietary name for: a software package designed to create electronic presentations consisting of a series of separate…”
pronoun, n., sense 2: “spec. A third-person pronoun by which an individual chooses to be referred to in order to indicate their gender identity. Frequently in plural with…”
RFID, n., Compounds: “As a modifier, designating or relating to technology used for tracking objects by means of radio frequency, as RFID chip, RFID reader, RFID tag, etc.”
shower, n.1, sense I.4c: “Originally and chiefly U.S. A large number of cards or letters sent to a person to express good wishes on a birthday or other occasion; a coordinated…”
sleep, n., Additions: “A power-conserving mode in an electronic device, esp. a computer, which allows functions to be restored quickly by avoiding full shutdown. Frequently…”
slo-mo, adj. and n., sense A.2: “In extended use. Having a slow motion, pace, or tempo.”
slo-mo, adj. and n., sense B.2: “In extended use. Slow motion, esp. resembling the effect created by the use of slow-motion techniques in film or video.”
slow, adj., sense I.4f: “Of a period of time, esp. one spent working: characterized by a lack of incident or activity. Cf. slow news day.”
slow, adj., sense II.14a: “Of a product, service, etc.: that invites unhurried appreciation; that is made in a sustainable manner, utilizing local or traditional methods as…”
slow, adj., sense II.14b: “Of a form of art or entertainment: that invites deep contemplation or quiet reflection, and which typically has a subtle, minimalist aesthetic, a…”
slow, adj., sense II.14c: “Of or relating to a cultural movement advocating a way of life characterized by unhurried appreciation, and the adoption of policies that promote…”
slow, v., sense 1a: “intransitive. To be slow to do something. Obsolete.”
slow, v., Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To cause (something) to move or operate more slowly; to decrease (the speed or rate) of something; to make slower.”
slow, v., Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To cause (something) to move or operate more slowly; to decrease (the speed or rate) of something; to make slower.”
slow-burning, adj., sense 2: “figurative. That takes time to develop or progress; slowly building up to something.”
slow-cook, v., sense 2: “intransitive. Of food: to undergo cooking at a low temperature for a long period.”
slow march, n., sense 2: “A beating of a drum or drums in military slow time; (Music) a march (march n.5 6) in military slow time. Also more generally: a march in a slow tempo.”
slow-pitch, adj. and n., sense A.2: “North American. Undemanding, unchallenging. Cf. lob ball n. 3, softball question n.”
slow-reacting, adj.: “Slow to react or respond (in various contexts).”
slow-release, adj., sense 3: “Designating a carbohydrate that causes a slow, steady rise in blood glucose levels as it is digested. Also: designating food that contains such…”
slow time, n., sense 2: “Chiefly U.S. regional. In a district where two systems of clock time may be observed, the time which is less advanced, commonly by an hour, sometimes…”
slow track, n., sense 2: “A course, route, or trajectory which results in slow progress or little advancement. Cf. fast track n. 2, which is much more common.”
slow-worm, n., sense 2b: “Australian. Either of two kinds of reptile native to mainland Australia: †(a) (in early use) a wormlike burrowing snake of the genus Anilios (family…”
social distance, n., sense 3: “The physical distance maintained between individuals in order to avoid catching or transmitting an infectious disease, or as one of a number of…”
stacked, adj., Additions: “colloquial. Of a person, esp. a man: having a highly-developed muscular physique.”
stay-at-home, adj. and n., Additions: “Designating a policy, order, etc., requiring people to stay in their homes for public health or safety reasons; (now) esp. designating a government…”
swear, v., Additions: “to swear down. transitive. colloquial (originally and chiefly English regional). Used with clause as object or parenthetically after a statement to…”
thug, n. and adj., sense A.2b: “slang (chiefly U.S.) (originally and chiefly in African-American usage, often in the context of hip-hop or rap music). A member of a street gang or…”
thug, v., sense 2a: “transitive. Originally and chiefly U.S. To act or behave like a thug towards (a person or thing); to intimidate, bully, or coerce (a person).”
thuggee, n., sense 2: Now historical “A member of a society or cult of robbers and murderers in India known for strangling their victims; = thug n. 1.”
thuggism, n., sense 2: “Violent or aggressive behaviour, especially of a criminal nature; intimidation, bullying, or coercion.”
Tunisian, n. and adj., Additions: “Designating a type of crochet worked back and forth in rows using a longer hook than in standard crochet, on to which the all the stitches for the…”
tutorial, adj. and n., Additions: “A video demonstration of how to perform an activity or task.”
windmill, n., Additions: “Chiefly Softball. A type of underarm delivery, used esp. in fast-pitch softball, in which the pitcher moves his or her arm around in a full vertical…”

Additions to unrevised entries

bars in bar, n.1: “In plural. In the language of hip-hop or rap music: a set of lyrics; a line in a rap song. to spit bars: to rap. to have got bars: to be a talented…”
to put the blast on (someone) in blast, n.1: “U.S. colloquial. to put the blast on (someone) (later also to put (someone) on blast): to criticize or reprimand (someone) severely; to rebuke…”
on blast in blast, n.1: “U.S. colloquial. on blast: at full volume or intensity.”
brown, v., Additions: “intransitive. Of a population, country, community, group, etc.: to develop a higher proportion of people who are not primarily of white European…”
browning, n.2, Additions: “The process or fact of developing or including within a country, community, or group a higher proportion of people who are not primarily of white…”
browning, adj., Additions: “Of a population, country, community, group, etc.: that is developing a higher proportion of people who are not primarily of white European origin or…”
care pathway in care, n.1: “(in health care) the optimal sequence of steps in the diagnosis and treatment of a particular disorder; (more generally) a plan or strategy of…”
curiosity killed the cat in cat, n.1: “Originally Irish English. Proverb. curiosity killed the cat and variants: making unnecessary inquiries or investigations may result in unhappiness or…”
to throw caution to the wind in caution, n.: “to throw (also toss, fling,etc.) caution to the wind(s) (and variants): to stop being cautious and yield to impulse; to choose a bold or risky course…”
comfort animal in comfort, n.: “an animal whose presence comforts and soothes a person, esp. one who is experiencing trauma, depression, loneliness, or the like.”
court packing in court, n.1: “the action, process, or practice whereby a governing authority expands the number of seats on a court (esp. the U.S. Supreme Court) in order to…”
dashboard camera in dashboard, n.: “a small video camera mounted on a vehicle’s dashboard or attached to the inside of its windscreen, used to record the view ahead; frequently as a…”
to do (a person) dirty in dirty, adj. and adv.: “Originally U.S. to do (a person) dirty: to treat someone badly, unfairly, or dishonestly; to cheat or betray.”
doomsday clock in doomsday, n.: “a clock imagined as signalling the end of the world, symbolically at the stroke of midnight; (in later use) spec. a notional clock on which the…”
fan art in fan, n.2: “(originally) artwork created by devotees of a famous performer, book, TV series, etc., typically depicting the performer(s), themes, or characters…”
fashion week in fashion, n.: “a series of events, typically lasting for a week, at which high-end fashion houses and designers showcase new collections.”
floor cushion in floor, n.1: “a large cushion placed on the floor for use as seating.”
glitterball in glitter, n.1: “a large decorative glittering or sparkling ball, esp. one covered with small mirrored facets, typically suspended from a ceiling and used to provide…”
grower, n., Additions: “A thing which initially makes little impression but becomes appealing over time; esp. a recording of a song or piece of music which reveals its…”
herd mentality in herd, n.1: “the tendency of people in a group to align their thinking or behaviour with the standards established by or expected of that group; cf. sense 4.”
holiday reading in holiday, n.: “material that is read (or is suitable for reading) on holiday; esp. works of fiction that offer light diversion rather than intellectual stimulation.”
holiday romance in holiday, n.: “a romance between two people who meet while on holiday, typically a passionate relationship lasting no longer than the holiday itself.”
incrementally in incremental, adj.: “by increments; in small successive stages.”
to keep on keeping on in keep, v.: “to keep on keeping on and variants: to continue in a course of action, esp. against adversity, in the hope of eventual success; to persevere doggedly…”
lava cake in lava, n.: “a type of (esp. chocolate) cake which retains a soft, thick, liquid centre after being baked and is typically served warm as a dessert; cf. chocolate…”
lollapalooza, n., Additions: “Originally and chiefly U.S. Often with capital initial. A large gathering or spectacular event devoted to exhibiting or promoting something; a…”
sleep, n., Additions: “A power-conserving mode in an electronic device, esp. a computer, which allows functions to be restored quickly by avoiding full shutdown. Frequently…”
sodium fluoride in sodium, n.: “a white crystalline solid which is used in the fluoridation of drinking water and toothpastes, and in medical imaging and extractive metallurgy.”
stable hand in stable, n.1: “a person who works in a stable, carrying out general maintenance and looking after the horses.”
stacked, adj., Additions: “colloquial. Of a person, esp. a man: having a highly-developed muscular physique.”
stay-at-home, adj. and n., Additions: “Designating a policy, order, etc., requiring people to stay in their homes for public health or safety reasons; (now) esp. designating a government…”
stomach-churning in stomach, n.: “that induces (or is liable to induce) nausea; that causes revulsion or disgust; sickening, repellent.”
to swear down in swear, v.: “to swear down. transitive. colloquial (originally and chiefly English regional). Used with clause as object or parenthetically after a statement to…”
swing bin in swing-, comb. form: “(a) any of various hinged storage receptacles or containers that swing out from a wall, cabinet, etc. (now rare); (b) a waste bin, typically for a…”
therapy animal in therapy, n.: “an animal used in pet therapy; esp. one which may be taken to visit the elderly, small children, etc., often in an environment such as a care home or…”
transcription factor in transcription, n.: “any of various proteins that regulate the transcription (sense 6) of RNA from DNA by binding to specific DNA sequences.”
Tunisian, n. and adj., Additions: “Designating a type of crochet worked back and forth in rows using a longer hook than in standard crochet, on to which the all the stitches for the…”
tutorial, adj. and n., Additions: “A video demonstration of how to perform an activity or task.”
wage theft in wage, n.: “a form of employment malpractice whereby an employer deprives a worker or workers of proper wages or rightful benefits, esp. through paying…”
windmill, n., Additions: “Chiefly Softball. A type of underarm delivery, used esp. in fast-pitch softball, in which the pitcher moves his or her arm around in a full vertical…”