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sidewalk
sidewalk /ˈsaɪˌdwɔk/
noun
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(
)
[ N. American]
Walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
(
pavement
[British] , sidewalk
[ N. American] )
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
The pedestrians strolled along the busy sidewalk.
The pedestrians strolled along the busy sidewalk.
wellerism
wellerism /ˈwɛlərɪzəm/
noun
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A comparison comprising a well-known quotation followed by a facetious sequel
(
wellerism
)
a comparison comprising a well-known quotation followed by a facetious sequel
A wellerism, often humorous, pairs a familiar quote with an unexpected twist.
A wellerism, often humorous, pairs a familiar quote with an unexpected twist.
nonsmoker
nonsmoker /nɑːnˈsmoʊkɝ/
noun
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A passenger car for passengers who want to avoid tobacco smoke
(
nonsmoker
, nonsmoking car
)
a passenger car for passengers who want to avoid tobacco smoke
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A person who does not smoke tobacco
(
nonsmoker
)
a person who does not smoke tobacco
sarsaparilla
sarsaparilla /ˌsærsəˈpærɪlə/
noun
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Carbonated drink flavored with an extract from sarsaparilla root or with birch oil and sassafras
(
sarsaparilla
)
carbonated drink flavored with an extract from sarsaparilla root or with birch oil and sassafras
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Any of various prickly climbing plants of the tropical American genus Smilax having aromatic roots and heart-shaped leaves
(
sarsaparilla
)
any of various prickly climbing plants of the tropical American genus Smilax having aromatic roots and heart-shaped leaves
We trekked through the dense forest and came across sarsaparilla, its prickly climbing plants unmistakable.
We trekked through the dense forest and came across sarsaparilla, its prickly climbing plants unmistakable.
