Click any word in a definition or example to find the entry for that word
90% of the time, speakers of English use just 7,500 words in speech and writing. These words appear in red, and are graded with stars. One-star words are frequent, two-star words are more frequent, and three-star words are the most frequent.
Thesaurus
The thesaurus of synonyms and related words is fully integrated into the dictionary. Click on the thesaurus category heading under the button in an entry to see the synonyms and related words for that meaning.
moreThis is the British English definition of have something coming out of your ears. View American English definition of have something coming out of your ears.
cloud egg
a cooked egg in which the white is whipped and baked in the oven before adding the yolk
BuzzWord ArticleMore BuzzWords
More submissions
Blog
A must for anyone with an interest in the changing face of language. The Macmillan Dictionary blog explores English as it is spoken around the world today.
global English and language change from our blog
|
|
