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An annoying or unfortunate situation; a disappointment or letdown.
“It's a real bummer that the concert got cancelled due to the rain.”
Present participle of bum: spending time idly, lounging, or wandering around without a specific purpose.
“They spent the entire weekend bumming on the couch watching movies.”
A type of furniture consisting of a bed frame placed on top of another, allowing two people to sleep in the floor space usually occupied by one.
“The children were excited to sleep on the top and bottom of the bunk bed.”
An anchored float serving as a navigation mark, to show reefs or other hazards, or to moor a vessel.
“The ship navigated carefully around the red buoy marking the shallow reef.”
A system of buoys deployed in a body of water to mark navigational channels, hazards, or mooring areas.
“The coastal authority updated the buoyage system to comply with international standards.”
Relating to the business of running an organization or government, often characterized by excessive complexity, rigid adherence to rules, and lack of flexibility.
“The company's bureaucratic structure made it nearly impossible to implement innovative changes quickly.”
A sharp steel tool used by engravers for cutting designs into metal or wood (a burin or graver).
“O artesão usou o buril para esculpir os detalhes finos na placa de prata.”
To consume or be consumed by fire; to undergo combustion.
“The logs began to burn brightly in the fireplace.”
The archaic second-person singular present indicative form of 'burn', meaning to be on fire or to consume with fire when addressed to 'thou'.
“Thou burnest with a passion that few can comprehend.”
A unit of capacity for dry measure, equivalent to 8 gallons or 35.2 liters (specifically used for agricultural produce).
“The orchard produced thousands of bushels of apples this autumn.”
The specific time period during which a business, office, or organization is open for operation or provides services to the public.
“Please check our website for our updated business hours during the holiday season.”
A close-fitting, strapless garment for women that covers the torso and is designed to shape and support the bust, often worn as a top or as lingerie.
“She wore a black lace bustier paired with a high-waisted skirt for the evening gala.”
Having a great deal to do; actively engaged in work or a task.
“I am too busy to go to the cinema tonight.”
A location characterized by a high level of activity, constant movement, bustling crowds, and frequent commotion.
“The central railway station is always a busy place during the morning rush hour.”
The quality or state of being buxom; specifically, having a full-bosomed, curvaceous, and healthy physical appearance.
“The portrait celebrated the buxomness of the Renaissance ideal, emphasizing health and fertility.”