English to English Dictionary

/ˈmiː.di.ə/ [media]

[noun] The main mass communication channels (television, radio, newspapers, and the internet) regarded collectively.

/ˈmiːdiə tʊər/ [media tour]

[noun] A series of scheduled interviews, appearances, and promotional events conducted by an individual or group across multiple locations to gain publicity through news outlets.

/ˈmiːdiˌeɪtər/ [mediator]

[noun] A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement; an independent third party that helps resolve differences.

/ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈmɑːrkər/

[noun] A biological molecule, gene, or characteristic that indicates the presence of a disease, a specific physiological state, or a response to a therapeutic intervention.

/ˈmɛd.ɪ.teɪt/ [meditate]

[verb] To engage in mental exercise, such as concentration on one's breathing or repetition of a mantra, for the purpose of reaching a heightened level of spiritual awareness or mental calm.

/ˈmiːtɪŋ/ [meeting]

[noun] An assembly of people for a common purpose, such as to discuss business, exchange information, or make decisions.

/ˌmɛɡəˈlɒpəlɪs/ [megalopolis]

[noun] A very large, heavily populated city or urban complex formed by the growth and eventual merging of several large towns and metropolitan areas.

/ˈmɛl.ənˌkɒl.i/ [melancholy]

[noun] A deep, pensive, and long-lasting state of sadness, typically with no obvious cause.

/ˈmɛl.ə.nɪn/ [melanin]

[noun] A dark brown to black pigment occurring in the hair, skin, and iris of the eye in people and animals, responsible for tanning of skin exposed to sunlight.

/ˈmɛlənoʊ/ [melano]

[noun] A combining form or prefix used in scientific and medical contexts to refer to something dark, black, or pigmented with melanin.

/ˈmɛloʊ/ [mellow]

[adjective] Pleasantly smooth, soft, or free from harshness, typically describing a sound, flavor, or light.

/ˈmɛl.oʊd/ [mellowed]

[verb] To have become softer, more relaxed, or less intense in character, temperament, or tone.

/məˈlɒd.ɪk/ [melodic]

[adjective] Relating to, containing, or constituting a melody; having a pleasant, musical, or tuneful sound.

/ˈmɛlədiz/ [melodies]

[noun] Plural form of melody: a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune.

/məˈloʊ.di.əs/ [melodious]

[adjective] Producing or having a pleasant tune; tuneful, musical, or sweet-sounding.

/mɛlt ɪn jʊər maʊθ/ [melt in your mouth]

[idiom] Describing food that is so soft, tender, or rich that it dissolves pleasantly in the mouth when eaten.

/ˈmɛmbər əv ðə rɪˈzɜːrvz/ [member of the reserves]

[noun] A person who serves in a military force that is not on active duty but is subject to call in an emergency or for periodic training.

/ˈmɛm.breɪn ˈæn.tɪ.dʒən/ [membrane antigen]

[noun] An antigen that is localized within or on the surface of a cell membrane, typically playing a crucial role in cell recognition, signaling, and immune system interactions.