English to English Dictionary

lidocaine

A local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic drug used to numb tissue in a specific area and to treat ventricular tachycardia.

lightweight

Of little weight; not heavy.

lily pad

The floating leaf of a water lily, typically large and round.

littoral-zone

The region of a body of ocean or fresh water that is near to the shore and subject to changing water levels and wave action.

loanword

A word adopted from a foreign language with little or no modification.

lockdown

An emergency measure in which people are prevented from leaving a building or area, or restricted in their movement, for reasons of security or public health.

lodging

A place in which someone lives or stays temporarily.

log

A thick piece of a tree trunk or branch that has fallen or been cut down.

longing

A strong feeling of yearning or desire for someone or something.

luxurious

Extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great expense.

lyrics

The words of a song.