English Dictionary — Definitions & Meanings

livesome

adj

Full of life and energy; lively.

livestock

noun

Animals kept on a farm, such as cattle, sheep, or pigs, raised for food, labour, or other products.

liveware

noun

(informal, computing) The people who use computers, as opposed to the machines or programs themselves.

Livia

name

A feminine given name of Latin origin.

livid

adj

Extremely angry; furious.

lividity

noun

The state of being livid, especially a bluish or purplish discolouration of the skin.

lividness

noun

The state of being a dull bluish-grey or very pale colour.

livin

noun

A protein in the body that blocks cells from undergoing programmed cell death (apoptosis), and which is often found at abnormally high levels in tumours.

living

adj

Alive, currently existing (as opposed to dead or extinct).

living off

phrasal verb

Surviving financially on a particular source of money, often one that is limited, borrowed or provided by someone else.

Livingston

name

A surname of Scottish origin, also a town in West Lothian, Scotland, and the name of several towns in the United States.

Livingstone

name

A Scottish surname, variant of Livingston; also a city in Zambia named after explorer David Livingstone.

Livvie

name

A feminine given name, typically a diminutive of Olivia.

Livvy

name

A diminutive of the feminine given name Olivia.

Livy

name

The English name of Titus Livius, a Roman historian; also used as a diminutive of Olivia.

Liz

name

A diminutive of the feminine given name Elizabeth.

Liza

noun

The white mullet, a fish found in subtropical American coastal waters.

lizard

noun

A reptile with four legs, a long tail, and (usually) scaly skin, distinct from snakes.

lizardman

noun

A fictional creature, part lizard and part human, that stands and acts like a person.

Lizzie

name

A diminutive of the feminine given name Elizabeth.

Lizzy

noun

Slang for money, from the image of Queen Elizabeth II on British and Commonwealth coins.

ll

noun

Abbreviation for "lines," used the way "pp." is used for "pages."

llama

noun

A South American pack animal related to the camel, kept for its wool and as a beast of burden.

llamaback

noun

The back of a llama, used for carrying loads or a rider.

llanero

noun

A cattle-herder who works on the plains of South America, especially Venezuela or Colombia.

llap

name

The name of a river found in Kosovo.

Llewellyn

name

A masculine given name of Welsh origin, also used as a surname.

llewelyn

name

A male first name of Welsh origin.

LLL

name

Abbreviation for La Leche League, an international non-profit organisation that promotes breastfeeding.

Lloyd

name

A Welsh surname, originally a nickname for someone with grey hair, also used as a masculine given name.

LLY

abbreviation

Love you lots, used to sign off a friendly or affectionate text message.

LMAO

interjection

Used in messages and online posts to show that something is very funny; a stronger version of "lol".

lmfao

phrase

An alternative letter-case form of LMFAO; may impart a lighter mood to the conversation.

LMK

abbreviation

Let me know: used at the end of a message to ask someone to reply with an answer or a decision.

LML

abbreviation

Love my life, used sincerely after something good happens or sarcastically after something bad.

LMR

phrase

Like my recent; a request posted in comments or stories asking others to like your most recent post, usually with the promise of a like in return.

LMS

noun

A learning management system: software used by schools, universities and companies to host courses, set assignments, track progress and deliver online training. Moodle, Canvas and Blackboard are examples.

lo

intj

An old-fashioned exclamation used to draw attention to something, meaning roughly "look" or "behold."

lo and behold

phrase

Used before announcing something surprising, or something that turned out exactly as you predicted. It is usually said with a note of humour or mild sarcasm.

LOA

abbreviation

Leave of absence: an agreed period away from work or study during which a person keeps their job or place.

load

verb

To put a quantity of goods, cargo, or material onto or into something for transport or storage.

load shedding

noun

The deliberate switching off of electricity to parts of a network, area by area and usually on a published schedule, so that demand does not exceed what the grid can supply and cause a total blackout.

loaded

adj

Carrying or filled with a heavy load.

Loader

name

A surname, variant of Loder.

loading

noun

The process of putting a load onto something, or of a computer/webpage preparing data to display.

loads

adv

Informal: lots; a large amount.

loadstone

name

The name of a locality in the Kyogle council area, north eastern New South Wales, Australia.

loaf

noun

A shaped mass of baked bread, or a similarly shaped block of another food.

loafer

noun

A person who avoids work and idles their time away.

loafing

noun

Idle, lazy behaviour; spending time doing nothing productive.

loam

noun

A rich type of soil made of sand, silt and clay together with rotted plant matter.

loan

noun

A sum of money lent to someone on the understanding that it will be paid back, often with interest.

loaner

noun

A person or organization that lends money or property.

loaning

noun

The act of lending something out.

loanword

noun

A word borrowed by one language from another.

loath

adj

Reluctant or unwilling to do something.

loathe

verb

To hate or feel intense disgust toward someone or something.

loathed

adj

A nonstandard form of loath.

loathing

noun

A strong feeling of hatred or disgust.

loathsome

adj

Extremely unpleasant or disgusting; causing hatred or revulsion.

loathsomeness

noun

The quality of being disgusting or causing hatred.

lob

verb

To throw, hit, or kick something in a slow, high arc.

lobate

noun

Any creature belonging to Lobata, a group of comb jellies.

lobby

noun

An entrance hall or waiting area in a building.

lobbying

noun

The activity of trying to influence politicians or officials on behalf of a cause or group.

lobbyist

noun

A person paid to influence politicians or officials on behalf of a group or cause.

lobe

noun

A rounded, projecting part of an organ or structure, especially of the brain, lung, or ear.

lobo

noun

A wolf, especially the grey wolf of North America.

lobotomy

noun

A now largely abandoned brain surgery that severs connections in the frontal lobe, once used to treat severe mental illness.

lobster

noun

A large marine crustacean with a hard shell and large front claws, turning red when cooked and prized as seafood.

loc

noun

A dreadlock.

local

adj

Belonging to or existing in a particular, nearby area.

locale

noun

The particular place where something happens or is set.

locality

noun

A particular area or neighbourhood, especially one being discussed for its own character.

localization

noun

The process of making something local, or the result of doing so.

localize

verb

To fix something to a particular place or spot.

localized

adj

Limited to a particular, small area rather than spread widely.

locally

adv

In or from the immediate, nearby area.

locant

noun

A letter or number in a chemical name that shows where an atom or group sits in the molecule.

locate

verb

To find the exact position of something.

locater

noun

A thing used to find the position of something.

location

noun

A particular place or position.

locational

adj

Relating to where something is placed.

locative

adj

Showing where something is or where something happens.

locator

noun

A device, tool, or code used to find the position of something.

loch

noun

A lake, or a narrow inlet of the sea, especially in Scotland.

lochlan

name

A male first name of Scottish Gaelic origin.

lock

noun

A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.

lockbox

noun

A small, lockable box used to store valuables or keys securely.

lockdown

noun

A period in which people are required to stay in a confined place or area, usually for safety during an emergency.

Locke

name

An English surname, most famously borne by the philosopher John Locke.

locked

adj

Fastened shut, or fixed firmly in place, typically by a lock.

locker

noun

A small, lockable storage compartment, often found in schools, gyms, or workplaces.

locket

noun

A small pendant, often worn on a necklace, that opens to hold a photograph or keepsake.

lockett

name

A family name that came from a first name.

Lockhart

name

A surname; also the name of several towns in the United States and a shire in New South Wales, Australia.

lockie

name

A pet form of the male forename Lachlan.

Locking

noun

The act or process of fastening something with a lock, or of fixing something firmly in place so it cannot move.

lockitt

name

A family name that came from a first name.

lockjaw

noun

A common name for tetanus, a disease that causes severe muscle spasms, especially in the jaw.

lockman

noun

(archaic) A public executioner.

lockout

noun

A situation in which an employer bars workers from a workplace, usually during a labor dispute.

locks

noun

Strands or tresses of hair, viewed collectively.

Locksley

name

A place name, notably associated with Robin Hood; also a locality in New South Wales, Australia.

locksmith

noun

Someone whose trade is making, fitting, and repairing locks and keys.

lockup

noun

A jail cell, or a short spell locked up in one.

Lockwood

name

An English habitational surname, also the name of several places in England, the US, and Australia.

loco

adj

Crazy or out of one's mind (informal).

locoism

noun

An illness in animals that affects the nervous system, caused by eating locoweed.

locomotion

noun

The power to travel from one place to another, or the act of moving.

locomotive

noun

The engine unit that pulls the carriages or wagons of a train.

locoregional

adj

Covering both a local area and the surrounding region.

locoweed

noun

One of several plant species found naturally in the western parts of the United States, from the genus Oxytropis or Astragalus.

locus

noun

A particular place, especially one seen as a centre of activity.

locust

noun

A swarming grasshopper that devastates crops and vegetation in huge numbers.

locution

noun

A phrase or expression peculiar to or characteristic of a given person or group of people.

lode

noun

A vein of metal-bearing ore running through rock.

Loder

name

A surname, either an English occupational or topographic name, or a German occupational surname for a cloth weaver.

lodestar

noun

A star, especially a pole star like Polaris, that is used to find your way.

lodge

verb

To become firmly fixed in a particular position.

lodged

adj

Firmly stuck or fixed in place.

lodger

noun

A person who pays to live in a room in someone else's house.

lodging

noun

A place to stay, or accommodation rented for a period.

lodgings

noun

A rented room or set of rooms within someone else's house.

lodgment

noun

A place where someone or something stays or is kept.

Lodi

name

A province and city in Lombardy, Italy; also the name of several towns in the United States, including in California and New Jersey.

Lodz

name

A voivodeship of Poland and its capital city, also spelled Łódź.

Loeb

name

A surname of German or Yiddish origin, a variant of Löb.

loft

noun

A room or space directly under a roof, often used for storage.

loftiness

noun

The quality of being lofty.

lofty

adj

Very tall or high.

log

noun

A section of a tree trunk, especially one cleared of branches, used for timber or fuel.

logan

noun

A large stone balanced so precisely that it rocks when pushed.

logarithm

noun

The power to which a fixed base number must be raised to produce a given number.

logbook

noun

A book recording a ship's or aircraft's progress, including position, weather, and events.

loge

noun

A small stall or booth.

logger

noun

A person whose job is cutting down trees.

loggerhead

noun

(informal) A foolish or stupid person.

loggia

noun

A covered gallery, open at the sides, typically found on an upper floor.

logging

noun

The industry or practice of cutting down trees for timber.

logic

noun

Reasoning conducted according to strict, valid principles; the study of what makes an argument sound.

logical

adj

Following sound reasoning; sensible and consistent.

logically

adv

In a way that follows sound reasoning.

login

noun

The username and password combination used to access an account, computer, or system.

logistic

adj

Relating to logistics — the organisation and movement of resources.

logistics

noun

The detailed planning and coordination needed to move goods, people, or resources efficiently.

logo

noun

A graphic symbol or design used to identify a company, brand, or organisation.

Logos

noun

In classical philosophy, the rational principle held to underlie and govern the universe.

logotype

noun

A symbol or design that acts as a trademark or identifying mark for a company or organisation, usually called a logo.

logout

noun

The act of signing out of a computer, app or online account, ending your current session.