This page gathers the 6,610 dictionary entries of which at least one sense is labelled “US” by Wiktionary. The definition shown is that sense; each word leads to its full entry. Page 57 of 66: from “standards and practices” to “submarine sandwich”.
- standards and practices noun The department at a television network that is responsible for the moral, ethical, and legal implications of what is broadcast.
- star 69 verb To press the keys *69 in succession on the keypad of a telephone, usually after a missed call, which results in a last-call return by…
- star boarder noun A person, usually male, who is given special privileges by the landlady, in recognition of services provided.
- Starker exchange noun A process similar to 1031 exchange but involving the non-simultaneous sale and purchase of real estate, rather than an actual exchange.
- starve the beast verb To progressively weaken or destroy a dangerous or powerful entity through attrition.
- stash noun A place where drugs are stored.
- state fair noun An annual competitive and recreational gathering of a U.S. state's population, usually held in late summer or early fall.
- state law noun A legislation enacted by a state government, particularly in federal systems such as the United States.
- state police noun The police force belonging to the state (subnational) government, as contrasted with federal, county, or municipal law enforcement.
- stateroom noun A private cabin in a ship or train.
- states' rights noun Rights reserved to the 50 state governments of the United States that allow each one to set policy on some issues, rather than being…
- statewide noun An agency or association operating through a state (political subdivision).
- static noun Verbal abuse.
- station noun A gas station, service station.
- station house noun A structure or other area set aside for storage of fire-extinguishing equipment.
- station wagon noun A body style for cars in which the roof is extended rearward to produce an enclosed area in the position and serving the function of the…
- statute mile noun The US survey mile, distinguished from the international mile adopted by treaty in the 1950s.
- statutory authority noun Legislation authorizing the existence and activity of a government agency.
- statutory exclusion noun The legal requirement that under specified circumstances, a juvenile be tried as an adult, without the possibility of judicial discretion.
- staycation verb To spend a vacation at one's own home without other overnight accommodation.
- stealth camping noun Camping out of sight on land not designated as a campsite, especially on land not used for habitation, agriculture etc.
- steamer noun a gambler who increases a wager after losing.
- steelie noun A zinc-coated steel one-cent (penny) coin, produced during World War II because of copper shortages.
- steely-eyed missile man noun An astronaut or engineer who quickly comes up with a solution to a difficult problem while under extreme pressure.
- steep-slope roof noun According to ASTM standard E 1918-97, a roof whose uppermost part is installed at a slope of 2:12 (9.5 degrees) or more.
- stella noun Alternative letter-case form of Stella.
- stem-winder noun A rousing speech, especially by a politician.
- step up noun A phenomenon whereby the growth in market value of an asset or investment is not taxed under certain circumstances, generally involving…
- sterile adj Of weapons: foreign-made and untraceable to the United States.
- sterilization noun The process of treating something to kill or inactivate microorganisms.
- sterilize verb To deprive of the ability to procreate.
- stew noun An artificial bed of oysters.
- stick noun A timber board, especially a two by four (inches).
- sticker noun A paster.
- stickman noun A person who makes confectionery by pulling candy onto a stick.
- stickshift noun A manual transmission controlled by a gear lever.
- sticky note noun A slip of paper, or a chit, with a gummy or gluey top that can be moved from place to place, usually as a reminder.
- stiff noun An average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education.
- stingray noun A device that simulates a cell tower, used to intercept cell phone communications.
- stink-cat noun A skunk
- stinkbug noun A pinacate beetle or stink beetle (genus Eleodes) that releases a pungent odor when threatened.
- stipulate verb To acknowledge the truth of; not to challenge.
- stock noun A share in a company.
- stock split noun An event wherein a company that has previously issued shares of stock increases the number of shares while reducing the value of each share…
- stockyard noun An enclosed yard, with pens, sheds etc. or stables, where livestock is kept temporarily before being slaughtered, treated, sold, or shipped…
- stoga noun a type of cigar popular in the United States in the latter half of the nineteenth century.
- stogie noun A cigar.
- stolen noun Something which has been stolen.
- stolen valor noun An instance of a person falsely claiming to have served in the military, or of a member of the military falsely claiming to have served in…
- stool noun Material, such as oyster shells, spread on the sea bottom for oyster spat to adhere to.
- stoop noun The threshold of a doorway; a doorstep.
- stop-loss noun A requirement for soldiers to remain in service beyond their normal discharge date.
- stop-work noun Causing work to cease temporarily for administrative reasons such as safety concerns or legal action.
- stopblock noun An obstruction placed at the end of a railway track to prevent rail vehicles from going any further.
- stoplight noun A traffic control signal, traditionally consisting of three lights, colored green, yellow/amber, and red, meaning proceed, prepare to stop…
- storekeeper noun Any unsaleable item.
- storied adj Having multiple storeys; multistoried.
- storm verb Preceded by the dummy subject it: to have strong winds and usually lightning and thunder, and/or hail, rain, or snow.
- storm drain noun An access point or conduit for rainwater that drains directly downstream in a (drainage) basin without passing through sewers or water…
- story noun A soap opera.
- straight adj Making no exceptions or deviations in one's support of the organization and candidates of a political party.
- straight arrow noun Someone who behaves according to conventional standards; one noted for honesty and integrity.
- straight-joint adj Put together without the tongue and groove, the pieces being laid edge to edge.
- strata noun A kind of layered casserole dish in American cuisine.
- stravenue noun In Tucson, Arizona, a street that runs diagonally between and intersects a street (running east–west) and an avenue (running north–south).
- strawberry noun A prostitute who exchanges sexual services for crack cocaine.
- streaked adj uncomfortable; out of sorts.
- streaky adj Having alternating periods of good and bad performances; inconsistent.
- streatery noun An on-street outdoor dining establishment, frequently under a tent, umbrella, or awning with heaters.
- street noun The roads that run perpendicular to avenues in a grid layout.
- street hockey noun An informal version of hockey (ice hockey) played on a quiet street, with a ball instead of a puck.
- street taco noun A type of open-faced taco with a soft corn tortilla shell, typically sold in street carts.
- streetcar noun A tram or light rail vehicle, usually a single car but sometimes multiple cars attached together, operating on city streets; a trolley car.
- streetwise adj Possessing a style that reflects urban life and microculture.
- strict constructionism noun A legal philosophy of judicial interpretation that requires a judge to apply the text only as it is written, without drawing inferences.
- strike verb To do menial work for an officer.
- strip noun A street with multiple shopping or entertainment possibilities.
- strip mall noun A shopping center consisting of a row of stores with separate entrances from the outdoors, typically along a road and/or with a parking lot…
- stroad noun A combination of a street and a road that is too wide and fast to be friendly to pedestrians while having too many intersections and…
- stroke noun A flattering or friendly act, comment, etc., done or made to a person to influence them.
- stroller noun A seat or chair on wheels, pushed by somebody walking behind it, typically used for transporting babies and young children.
- strong adj Impressive, good.
- strong-handed adj Wealthy.
- stubby noun A small, squat beer bottle.
- stubby Hubble noun A spy satellite with a design similar to the Hubble Space Telescope.
- student hour noun A standardized unit in higher education used to measure instructional contact time and track student progress towards credits, typically…
- study hall noun A class period, usually in boarding school or high school, where students are afforded the time for independent study and homework…
- stuffed animal noun A soft toy in the form of an animal.
- stuffily adv In an angry and obstinate manner.
- stuffing noun A tax loophole whereby a corporation acquires property that will result in a loss of revenue, purely in order to reduce its tax liability.
- stuffy noun Synonym of stuffed toy.
- stump verb To travel over (a state, a district, etc.) giving speeches for electioneering purposes.
- stump it verb To make electioneering speeches.
- sturgeon noun Synonym of 637: A submarine of the Sturgeon-class
- style verb To act in a way which seeks to show that one possesses style.
- sub verb To substitute for.
- sub rosa noun Covert surveillance video used as evidence against applicants for workers' compensation to show they are not in fact (seriously) injured.
- sub-internship noun an acting internship; a clinical rotation of a fourth-year medical student in the United States medical education system
- sub-zero adj below 0°F (−18°C)
- submarine sandwich noun A sandwich made on a long, cylindrical roll split lengthwise; it typically contains meats and cheeses.