English to English Dictionary

Step-down

An act of resigning or relinquishing a position of authority, power, or responsibility.

Step-in

A situation where someone temporarily takes over a role or responsibility.

Step-off

A point or position where one steps down or off from a higher surface.

Stepparent

A person who is married to one's parent, but who is not one's biological or adoptive parent.

Stepwise

Proceeding or conducted step by step or in a series of distinct stages.

Stereo

A system for reproducing sound that uses two or more channels to create a sense of depth and dimension.

Stereogram

A picture that appears three-dimensional when viewed with the proper technique.

Stereotype

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Sterile

Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.

Sterilization

The process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.

Sterilizer

A device or substance used to sterilize something, making it free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.

Stern Face

A facial expression that is serious, severe, or unfriendly.