| esplanade |
a level, open expanse of pavement or grass, esp. one intended for walking or riding along a shore. |
| espousal |
adoption of or commitment to a cause or idea. [2 definitions] |
| espouse |
to take up, hold, or commit oneself to (a cause, idea, or belief); embrace. [2 definitions] |
| espresso |
a strong coffee made by forcing pressurized steam through dark-roasted, finely ground coffee beans. |
| esprit |
liveliness of mind or spirit; wit and good cheer. |
| esprit de corps |
a sense of pride and honor shared by members of a group. |
| espy |
to catch sight of, esp. at a distance. |
| Esq. |
abbreviation of "Esquire." |
| -esque |
in the style or manner of; having a quality of. |
| esquire |
(cap.) an unofficial title of respect, usu. placed in its abbreviated form after a full name, esp. a lawyer's name. [4 definitions] |
| -ess |
female. |
| essay |
a short, usu. prose literary work that expresses the writer's ideas, feelings, and opinions on a particular subject. [4 definitions] |
| essayist |
one who writes essays. |
| esse |
(Latin) to be; existence or essence; being. |
| essence |
the inherent qualities that make something what it is; crucial ingredients; central nature. [4 definitions] |
| Essene |
a member of an ascetic Jewish sect of mystics that existed from the second century B.C. to the second century A.D. |
| essential |
fundamental; necessary; indispensable. [4 definitions] |
| essentialism |
the educational doctrine that certain traditional values and skills are necessary elements of society and should be taught to all students. |
| essentially |
at the core; when the most important part is considered. |
| essential oil |
any rapidly evaporating oil that gives a characteristic odor or flavor to a plant, flower, or fruit, used in making perfumes, flavorings, and the like. |
| essonite |
a brown or yellow type of garnet; cinnamon stone. |