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 bawdyhouse bawdyhouse /ˈbɔːdihaʊs/

noun

  1. () [Archaic, Vulgar] A building where prostitutes are available  ( bagnio [Vulgar] , bordello [Vulgar] , cathouse [Vulgar] , bawdyhouse [Archaic, Vulgar] , brothel , house of ill repute , house of prostitution , sporting house [ N. American] , whorehouse [Vulgar] )
    a building where prostitutes are available


 dictator dictator /ˈdɪkteɪtɝ/

noun

  1. A person who behaves in a tyrannical manner  ( authoritarian , dictator )
    a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
     My boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime
    my boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime
  2. A ruler who is unconstrained by law  ( dictator , potentate )
    a ruler who is unconstrained by law
  3. A speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine  ( dictator )
    a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine


 teaspoon teaspoon /ˈtiːˌspuːn/

noun

  1. A small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee; holds about one fluid dram  ( teaspoon )
    a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee; holds about one fluid dram
     I need a teaspoon to stir my coffee
    I need a teaspoon to stir my coffee
  2. As much as a teaspoon will hold  ( teaspoon , teaspoonful )
    as much as a teaspoon will hold


 linguine linguine /lɪŋˈgwiːni/

noun

  1. Pasta in long slender flat strips  ( linguine , linguini )
    pasta in long slender flat strips