|
|
Reverse Search
Reverse Search allows you to search within the full text of dictionary entries for words, word parts, and phrases.
Search for entries that contain:
Exact matches of any of the individual words entered in the search box.
Example: Searching for "apple orange" identifies all entries that contain the word "apple" or the word "orange."
Any form of any of the individual words entered in the search box.
Example: Searching for "apple orange" identifies all entries that contain the word "apple" or "apples" or "orange" or "oranges."
Exact matches of all of the individual words entered in the search box.
Example: Searching for "apple orange" identifies all entries that contain the word "apple" and the word "orange."
The exact sequence of words and/or characters entered in the search box (for example, a fragment of a word, a single word, multiple words, or even a phrase containing punctuation)
Example: Searching for "a variety of apple" identifies all entries that contain that phrase. Searching for "app" identifies all entries that contain the letters "app," such as occurrences of "apple," "application," and "apply."
Search within these fields:
Optional:
Limit by part of speech:
| Angora |
(often lower case) yarn or cloth made from either of these kinds of hair. Angora is used to make sweaters and other articles of clothing. [1/3 definitions] |
| apparel |
clothing. |
| apron |
a piece of clothing that covers the front of the body. An apron is worn to keep clothes clean. |
| array |
beautiful or fine clothing. [1/5 definitions] |
| attire |
clothing, especially fancy clothes. [1/2 definitions] |
| au naturel |
without clothing; naked; nude. [1/3 definitions] |
| bandbox |
a usu. cylindrical box of cardboard or thin wood, used to hold a hat or other clothing items. |
| bare |
wearing no clothing or covering; naked. [1/2 definitions] |
| batiste |
a fine woven fabric used for clothing. |
| bead |
a small, round object made of material such as glass, wood, or plastic. A bead has a small hole through its center so it can be put on a string to make necklaces or to decorate clothing. [1/3 definitions] |
| beggar |
a person who begs as a way to meet basic needs such as food and clothing. |
| bespoke |
making or selling custom-made items, esp. clothing. [1/2 definitions] |
| best |
one's finest clothing, usu. worn on special occasions. [1/11 definitions] |
| bib |
a piece of cloth tied under the chin. A bib is worn by babies to protect the clothing during a meal. [1/2 definitions] |
| bib and tucker |
(informal) clothing, esp. one's best garment or outfit. |
| binding |
a decorative or protective strip of fabric fastened to the edge of a piece of clothing, curtain, or the like. [1/6 definitions] |
| blanket |
a thick piece of material used on a bed for warmth or worn as clothing. [1/3 definitions] |
| blouse |
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually by women and girls. A blouse is similar to a shirt, but it may have more detailed sewing or more decoration, or it may be made of a fancier fabric such as satin or silk. A blouse is worn with either a skirt or pants. |
| blue |
one who wears blue clothing, or a group identified by the color blue. [1/8 definitions] |
| bosom |
to swell out, as a piece of loose clothing. [1/7 definitions] |
| brief |
of clothing, short, small, or revealing. [1/8 definitions] |
|
|