English to English Dictionary

Curator

A person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or other collection.

Curb-crawler

A motorist who drives slowly along streets, typically in areas known for prostitution, looking for prostitutes to hire.

Curbside

The area or space alongside a curb, typically next to a street or sidewalk.

Curd

A soft, white substance formed when milk coagulates, used as the basis for cheese.

Curdy

Consisting of, resembling, or containing curds; coagulated or clumped in texture.

Cure

A means of healing or restoring health.

Cure-All

A remedy or solution that is claimed to cure all problems or diseases.

Curfew

A regulation requiring people to remain indoors at a certain time, typically at night.

Curing

The process of preserving food by drying, salting, or smoking.

Curio

A rare, unusual, or intriguing object, often collected for its novelty.

Curiosa

A collection of curious, rare, or unconventional items, particularly books or writings dealing with esoteric, unusual, or erotic subjects.

Curiosity

A strong desire to know or learn something.