English to English Dictionary

cobbler

A person who mends shoes as a trade.

cognomen

An extra personal name given to an ancient Roman citizen, in addition to the praenomen and nomen; a surname or family name.

coincidence

A striking occurrence of two or more events at one time by chance, without apparent causal connection.

collateral

Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of default.

collection

A group of objects of one type that have been collected by one person or in one place.

colossal

Very great in size, extent, or degree; enormous.

colosseum

A large ancient theatre or stadium, specifically the great amphitheatre of ancient Rome.

comfort

A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.

coming-of-age

The time when a young person legally reaches adulthood or undergoes a transition to maturity.

commence

To begin or start.

commodity

A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.

communion

The sharing of intimate thoughts and feelings; fellowship or close rapport.