English to English Dictionary

Clipping

The process of shortening a word by omitting syllables, often resulting in a more casual or informal version.

Clique

A small, exclusive group of people who share common interests or activities.

Cloakroom

A room in a public building where coats, bags, and other outdoor items can be left temporarily.

Cloche

A bell-shaped cover used in cooking to keep food warm or while cooking dishes, or in gardening to protect young plants from frost.

Clock

A mechanical or electronic device for measuring and indicating time, typically placed on a wall or sat on a table rather than worn on the body.

Clockwise

Moving in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock.

Clog

A type of footwear made of wood or a heavy shoe.

Cloister

A secluded or enclosed area, especially in a monastery or convent.

Cloot

A piece of cloth, rag, or patch, particularly in Scottish and northern dialects.

Clootie

A traditional Scottish fruit pudding boiled in a cloth.

Close

To move something into a position where it is shut or sealed.

Close relative

A family member connected by immediate blood ties, such as a parent, sibling, or child.