English Dictionary — Definitions & Meanings

trample

verb

To crush or damage something by walking heavily on it.

trampling

noun

The act of crushing something by walking heavily over it.

trampoline

noun

A device made of tough fabric stretched over a frame with springs, used for bouncing.

Tran

noun

Informal slang for a transgender person.

trance

noun

A dreamlike, semi-conscious state in which someone is not fully aware of their surroundings.

Trang

name

A Vietnamese feminine given name, often meaning "page" or associated with elegance and moonlight.

tranny

noun

A vehicle's transmission (informal shortening).

tranquil

adj

Calm and peaceful; free from disturbance.

tranquility

noun

A state of calm and peacefulness.

tranquilizer

noun

A drug used to calm anxiety, tension, or agitation.

tranquillity

noun

A state of calm and peacefulness, free from disturbance or stress.

trans

noun

A person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

transaction

noun

An exchange or deal, especially involving money, goods, or business.

transatlantic

adj

Crossing, spanning, or coming from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

transceiver

noun

A device that can both send and receive signals, typically combining a transmitter and a receiver.

transcend

verb

To go beyond the usual limits of something.

transcendence

noun

The state of going beyond or rising above ordinary limits.

transcendent

adj

Going far beyond ordinary limits; extraordinary or supreme.

transcendental

adj

Relating to ideas or knowledge that go beyond ordinary experience, especially in philosophy.

transcontinental

adj

Crossing or extending across an entire continent.

transcribed

adj

Written down in full from speech, recording, or another format.

transcript

noun

A written record of something spoken, such as a conversation, speech, or hearing.

transcription

noun

The act of converting speech or recorded sound into written text.

transfer

verb

To move something from one place, person, or thing to another.

transference

noun

The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.

transferring

noun

The act of moving something or someone from one place, person, or account to another.

transform

verb

To change something greatly in appearance, nature, or character.

transformation

noun

A dramatic change in form, appearance, or character.

transformative

adj

Causing a major and lasting change.

transformed

adj

Changed so much in appearance or character as to seem entirely different.

Transformer

noun

(electrical engineering) A device that changes the voltage of an alternating electric current.

transforming

noun

The process of changing something significantly in form or character.

transfusion

noun

The transfer of blood or blood products from one person into another.

transgender

adj

Having a gender identity that differs from the sex assigned at birth.

transgression

noun

A violation of a law, rule, or moral code.

transient

adj

Lasting only a short time; passing quickly.

transistor

noun

A small semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals.

transit

noun

The act or process of passing through or across a place.

transition

noun

A change from one state, form, or place to another.

transitional

adj

Relating to or marking a period of change between two states.

transitioning

noun

The process of changing from one state or condition to another.

translate

verb

To change spoken or written words from one language into another.

translation

noun

A version of a text or speech rendered in a different language.

translator

noun

A person who converts text or speech from one language into another.

translucent

adj

Allowing light to pass through while scattering it, so objects on the other side appear blurred.

transmission

noun

The act of sending or passing something on, such as data, a signal, or a disease.

transmit

verb

To send or pass something from one person, place, or thing to another.

transmitted

adj

Sent, passed on, or spread, especially in a specific manner.

transmitter

noun

A device that generates and sends out a signal, such as radio waves.

transmitting

noun

The process of sending out a signal or piece of information.

transmutation

noun

A complete change from one form or nature into another.

transparency

noun

The quality of being clear enough to see through.

transparent

adj

Clear enough to see through; letting light pass so objects behind it are visible.

transplant

verb

To dig up a plant and replant it somewhere else.

transplantation

noun

The surgical process of moving an organ or tissue from a donor to a recipient.

transponder

noun

A device that automatically sends out a signal when it receives a particular incoming signal.

transport

verb

To carry people or goods from one place to another.

transportation

noun

The act or system of moving people or goods; especially the common American term for this.

transported

adj

Carried away, whether physically moved or overwhelmed with emotion.

transporter

noun

A person, vehicle, or machine that carries something from place to place.

transporting

noun

The act of carrying people or goods from one place to another.

transpose

verb

To swap the order or position of two or more things.

transsexual

adj

Describing someone who has changed, or is changing, their physical sex through medical treatment such as hormone therapy or surgery.

transverse

adj

Lying or placed crosswise, at an angle to the main direction.

transvestite

noun

A person who wears clothing typically associated with a different gender.

Transylvania

name

A historical region in west-central Romania, known for its forests, mountains, and folklore.

trap

noun

A device designed to catch or kill an animal.

trapdoor

noun

A hinged or sliding door set into a floor or ceiling.

trapeze

noun

A horizontal bar hung by two ropes, swung and used for acrobatics, especially in a circus.

Trapp

name

A surname of German origin, notably associated with the von Trapp family depicted in "The Sound of Music."

trapped

adj

Caught in a trap or unable to escape a place or situation.

trapper

noun

A person who traps animals, especially for their fur.

trapping

noun

The practice of catching animals in traps, often for their fur.

trappings

noun

The outward items or symbols that come with a role, position, or status.

trash

noun

Discarded material; garbage or rubbish.

trashed

adj

Informal: very drunk or intoxicated.

trashing

noun

The act of wrecking or badly damaging something.

trashy

adj

Cheap, low-quality, or lacking in taste or substance.

Trask

name

An English surname derived from a Scandinavian place name.

trauma

noun

A serious physical injury to the body.

traumatic

adj

Deeply distressing or disturbing; caused by or relating to trauma.

traumatized

adj

Left with lasting psychological distress after a disturbing experience.

Trav

name

A short, informal form of the given name Travis.

travel

verb

To go from one place to another, often over a distance.

traveled

adj

Visited often by travelers, or, of a person, experienced from having traveled widely.

traveling

noun

In basketball, a violation where a player holding the ball takes too many steps without dribbling.

travelled

adj

British spelling of traveled: visited often, or experienced from wide travel.

travelling

noun

British spelling of traveling: the act of journeying from place to place.

Travers

name

A surname of English or French origin, originally referring to someone who worked at a river crossing or collected tolls.

traverse

verb

To travel across or through something, often under difficult conditions.

travesty

noun

A shocking, absurd distortion of something that should be fair or serious — a mockery of what it claims to represent.

Travis

noun

A wooden frame used to hold a horse still while a farrier fits its shoes.

Travolta

name

A surname of Italian origin, most notably borne by actor John Travolta.

trawl

noun

A large net dragged behind a boat to catch fish.

trawler

noun

A fishing boat equipped with a large net for dragging through the water to catch fish.

trawling

noun

The practice of catching fish by dragging a large net behind a moving boat.

tray

noun

A flat, rigid object used for carrying or holding items.

Traynor

name

An Irish surname, an anglicized form of the Gaelic name meaning "strong man" or "champion."

treacherous

adj

Willing to betray trust; disloyal and deceitful.

treachery

noun

A deliberate betrayal of trust or loyalty.

treacle

noun

(chiefly British) A thick, dark syrup made in sugar refining; molasses.

tread

verb

To walk or step, especially in a particular manner.

treading

noun

The act of walking or stepping on something.

treadmill

noun

An exercise machine with a moving belt for walking or running in place.

Treadwell

name

An English surname, originally denoting someone who lived near a well or spring reached by a trodden path.

treason

noun

The crime of betraying one's own country, especially by helping its enemies or attempting to overthrow its government.

treasonous

adj

Amounting to or resembling treason; disloyal to one's country.

treasure

noun

A valuable collection of money, jewels, or other precious things.

treasured

adj

Highly valued, especially for personal or sentimental reasons.

treasurer

noun

The person responsible for managing the money and finances of a government, company, or organization.

Treasury

noun

A government department that manages public money — its collection, storage, and spending.

treat

verb

To behave toward someone or something in a particular way.

treatable

adj

Able to be successfully treated, especially medically; not incurable.

treated

adj

Having undergone a specific treatment or process.

treating

noun

The act or process of giving treatment or care.

treatise

noun

A long, formal written work that thoroughly examines a single subject.

treatment

noun

Medical care given for an illness or injury.

treaty

noun

A formal, legally binding agreement between countries or international organizations.

treble

adj

Three times as much; triple.

Treblinka

name

A village in Poland, site of a Nazi extermination camp during World War II.

tree

noun

A tall woody plant with a single trunk and branches.

treehouse

noun

A small structure built in or around a tree, often as a play space for children.

Trees

name

A surname derived from the common noun "tree," sometimes referring to someone who lived near trees or a wooded area.

treetop

noun

The highest branches or crown of a tree.

trek

noun

A long, often difficult journey, especially on foot.

trekking

noun

Walking for pleasure or sport over long distances, typically through rugged terrain.

trellis

noun

A frame of latticed wood or metal used to support climbing plants.

Tremaine

name

A masculine given name and surname of Cornish origin, meaning "homestead" or "town of the stone."

Tremayne

name

A variant spelling of Tremaine, a Cornish surname meaning "town of the stone."

Tremblay

name

A French-Canadian surname, one of the most common in Quebec, originally meaning "trembling" or associated with the aspen tree.

tremble

verb

To shake with quick, small movements, often from cold, fear, weakness, or strong emotion.

trembles

noun

Another name for milk sickness, a poisoning illness in livestock and people caused by eating tremetol-contaminated plants or dairy.

trembling

noun

The act or state of shaking with small, quick movements.

tremendous

adj

Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.

tremendously

adv

To a very great degree; enormously.

tremor

noun

An involuntary shaking movement of the body or a body part.

trench

noun

A long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, whether by machines, tools, or natural erosion.

trenches

noun

The front line of a difficult or demanding activity, especially where the hardest, least glamorous work happens.

trend

noun

A general direction in which something is developing or changing over time.

trending

adj

Currently very popular or attracting a lot of attention, especially on social media.

trendy

adj

Fashionable; in keeping with the latest style or trend.

Trent

name

A masculine given name, also a river in central England and a surname derived from it.

Trenton

name

A masculine given name, and the capital city of New Jersey, USA.

trepidation

noun

A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that is about to happen.

tres

noun

A three-stringed (or, in some variants, six- or nine-stringed) guitar-like instrument used in Cuban and Puerto Rican music.

trespass

verb

To enter someone's land or property without permission.

trespasser

noun

A person who enters someone else's property without permission.

trespassing

noun

The act of entering someone's land or property without authorization.

trev

noun

(British/New Zealand slang) An ordinary working-class or rural young man.

Trevor

name

A masculine given name of Welsh origin, meaning "large settlement" or "big village."