English to English Dictionary

Dragonfly

An insect belonging to the order Odonata, characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body, typically found near freshwater habitats.

Dramatic

Relating to drama or the theater.

Dream

A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.

Dreamlike

Resembling a dream; having an unreal, surreal, or illusory quality.

Dreamtime

In Australian Aboriginal mythology, a sacred era when ancestral beings created the world and established the laws of nature and society.

Drenched

Completely soaked or wet with liquid.

Dressmaker

A person, typically a woman, whose occupation is making women's dresses, suits, and other custom apparel.

Drifter

A person who continually moves from place to place, staying nowhere long and having no permanent home or regular job.

Drifting

Moving slowly under the influence of current, wind, or lack of direction.

Drifty

Tending to drift, wander, or shift without a fixed course, purpose, or direction.

Dropper

A short glass or plastic tube with a rubber bulb at one end, used for measuring or dispensing liquid by drops.

Dumpling

A dish consisting of pieces of dough (often made from flour, potatoes, or bread) wrapped around a filling of meat, fish, cheese, or vegetables, or simply cooked without filling.