English to English Dictionary

liaison

Communication or cooperation that facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations.

liberty

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behaviour, or political views.

lidocaine

A local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic drug used to numb tissue in a specific area and to treat ventricular tachycardia.

lightweight

Of little weight; not heavy.

lily pad

The floating leaf of a water lily, typically large and round.

link

A relationship or connection between two or more things or situations.

littoral-zone

The region of a body of ocean or fresh water that is near to the shore and subject to changing water levels and wave action.

loanword

A word adopted from a foreign language with little or no modification.

lockdown

An emergency measure in which people are prevented from leaving a building or area, or restricted in their movement, for reasons of security or public health.

lodging

A place in which someone lives or stays temporarily.

log

A thick piece of a tree trunk or branch that has fallen or been cut down.

longing

A strong feeling of yearning or desire for someone or something.