English to English Dictionary

/lɒɡ fluːm/ [log flume]

[noun] An amusement park ride consisting of a water-filled channel through which passengers travel in boat-shaped vehicles, typically culminating in a steep drop into a splash pool.

/ˈlɒɡ.ər/ [logger]

[noun] A person who fells trees and prepares timber for transport.

/ˌlɒɡ.əˈɡræf.ɪk ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

[noun] A writing system in which the basic units (logograms) represent individual words or morphemes rather than phonetic sounds or syllables.

/lɒˈɡɒɡ.rə.fi/ [logography]

[noun] A system of writing in which each character or symbol represents a complete word or morpheme rather than a phonetic sound.

/lɔɪn/ [loin]

[noun] The part of the body of a human or quadruped between the ribs and the hip bone, on each side of the backbone.

/ˈloʊ.nər/ [loner]

[noun] A person who avoids the company or society of others and prefers to live, work, or spend time alone.

/ˌlɒŋ ˈdrɪŋk/ [long drink]

[noun] An alcoholic beverage served in a tall glass, consisting of a spirit or liqueur mixed with a larger quantity of a non-alcoholic diluent such as soda water, tonic, or fruit juice.

/ˌlɒŋ ˈfeɪst/ [long faced]

[adjective] Having a sad, gloomy, or serious expression; looking glum or dejected.

/ˌlɔːŋ ˌtɜːm ˈɡəʊl/ [long term goal]

[noun] An objective that takes a considerable amount of time—typically years or a lifetime—to achieve, requiring sustained effort, planning, and perseverance.

/ˈlɔŋ.ɡɪst məˈmeɪ.li.ən tʌŋ/ [longest mammalian tongue]

[noun] The maximum tongue length found within any species of the class Mammalia, often noted in biology for extreme anatomical adaptations such as feeding on insects or aquatic vegetation.

/ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/ [longing]

[noun] A strong, persistent desire or craving for something, typically something that is distant or unattainable.

/ˈlʊk.aʊt/ [lookout]

[noun] A person or group of people stationed to keep watch for danger, signals, or opportunities.

/luːp/ [loop]

[noun] A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself, or a structure or object in the form of such a shape.

/ˈlɒp.ər/ [lopper]

[noun] A large pruning shear with long handles, used for cutting branches from trees and shrubs.

/luːz/ [lose]

[verb] To be deprived of or cease to have or retain something.

/lɒst/ [lost]

[adjective] Unable to find one's way; not knowing one's whereabouts.

/laʊd/ [loud]

[adjective] Producing or capable of producing much noise; easily heard.

/laʊt/ [lout]

[noun] An uncouth, aggressive, or boorish man or boy.