| account |
an arrangement with a store or other business wherein a customer is given certain advantages or access to special services, typically in return for the customer supplying certain information and, often, permitting various forms of advertising through mail, email, or other form of communication. [1/16 definitions] |
| adult education |
a noncredit course of study for adults that offers instruction in a variety of subjects, typically offered by a university or college extension or by a community-based organization. |
| alkali metal |
any of a group of highly reactive chemical elements, such as sodium and potassium, that are typically univalent cations forming various compounds, but that can be isolated as soft, low-density metals. |
| alkaline-earth metal |
any of a group of highly reactive chemical elements, such as calcium and magnesium, that are typically divalent cations and form compounds with various other elements. |
| anaphylaxis |
extreme allergic reaction to a substance, typically a foreign protein or drug, following a previous exposure to the same substance. |
| Anglicism |
a habit, idea, or the like that is typically English. [1/2 definitions] |
| anime |
an animated film or video that, typically, is of Japanese origin, is richly illustrated, and employs magical characters and themes. |
| apple pie |
a pastry dish made with sliced apples and flavored with sugar, cinnamon, and sometimes other spices, often considered typically American or even symbolic of American culture and values. |
| apple-pie |
(informal) pertaining to or embodying values considered typically American, such as forthrightness and decency. [1/2 definitions] |
| argument |
a claim for which one typically cites supporting evidence. [1/6 definitions] |
| atopy |
a genetic tendency to develop allergic reactions that is typically associated with a heightened immune response to certain allergens. |
| banner |
a rectangular space that may occupy the top, bottom, or side edge of a webpage and is typically used for announcements and advertisments. [1/6 definitions] |
| bedsit |
(chiefly British; informal) a typically inexpensive rental accommodation combining a bedroom and sitting room along with facilities for cooking. |
| bedsitter |
(chiefly British; informal) a typically inexpensive rental accommodation combining a bedroom and sitting room along with facilities for cooking. |
| bed-sitting room |
(chiefly British) a typically inexpensive rental accommodation combining a bedroom and sitting room along with facilities for cooking. |
| black |
(usu. cap.) of or relating to a group of people who have ancestors of African origin and typically have dark skin, eyes, and hair. [2/13 definitions] |
| blazer |
a jacket similar to a suit jacket in design but typically worn with a non-matching pair of slacks or skirt. [1/2 definitions] |
| bluegrass |
country music of the southern United States typically played on stringed instruments and characterized by frequent improvisation. [1/2 definitions] |
| bruschetta |
a slice of toasted or grilled bread brushed with olive oil and garlic, typically topped with such items as diced tomatoes and fresh basil. |
| burka |
a long, loose garment that covers the face and body, worn in public by many Muslim women with a space left open for the eyes and typically covered by a mesh screen. [1/2 definitions] |
| cable television |
a form of television in which the sound and picture signals from distant stations are received by a master antenna and then delivered by electrical cable. Cable television typically provides clear reception, access to a large number of channels, and a relatively wide range of programming, whereas conventional television is limited to the reception of signals from local stations. |