English to English Dictionary

briefcase

A flat, rectangular bag used for carrying books, papers, or documents.

briefing

A meeting for giving information or instructions.

brittle

Hard but liable to break easily when subjected to pressure.

bulletin

A short official statement or broadcast summary of news.

bushy-tailed

Having a thick, bushy tail.

cabaret

A entertainment restaurant or night club providing food and drink alongside a performance of singing, dancing, and comedy.

cache

A collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.

caffeine

A bitter alkaloid found in coffee, tea, and other plants, that acts as a stimulant of the central nervous system.

calid

Hot or warm; burning.

canthus

The outer or inner corner of the eye, where the upper and lower eyelids meet.

cappuccino

A coffee drink consisting of espresso and a hot milked foam, traditionally served in a small ceramic cup.

caramel

A smooth, chewy, golden-brown confection made by heating sugar.