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Open 1. Something that is not closed or sealed, such as a door, window, or container. ■ "I left the front door open when I went out to get groceries."
Welcomed To be greeted with open arms and a hearty "welcome" by someone who secretly despises your very existence. ■ "I was welcomed into my in-laws' home with open arms... and a stern warning about not touching anything."
grill A flat, open metal structure used for cooking food over an open flame. It is typically used for outdoor barbecues and backyard grilling. ■ "I need to buy a new grill because my old one is so rusty that it's barely holding together."
tabs A collection of tabs, typically found on the edge of a web browser or spreadsheet program. Tabs are used to keep track of multiple web pages or files open at once. ■ "I have 50 tabs open in my web browser right now. I should really start using bookmarks.", A piece of paper used to write on, often found in a notebook or journal. ■ "I need more tabs for my journal. These ones are getting a little too messy."
airfield A large, open space filled with hot air. ■ "I forgot my phone at the airfield. It's probably still blowing away in the wind."
airtight Something that is completely sealed or fastened, making it difficult or impossible to open. ■ "I accidentally locked myself in the closet with an airtight lid. It took me 20 minutes to figure out how to get out."
ajar adj. - open, slightly ajar or half-open, as if ready to be opened ■ "The window was ajar when I entered the room.
ambiguity The quality of being open to more than one interpretation or meaning, especially in language. ■ "I told my wife she drew her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised."
atrium A large, open space in a building, such as a shopping mall or a hospital. Also known as a "grand entrance." ■ "Wow, this atrium is so grand! I feel like I'm walking through the gates of a palace!"
barbecue A social gathering where people cook food over an open flame. ■ "I can't wait for our barbecue this weekend, we always have such a good time cooking and eating together!"
battered Extremely tired or exhausted, often due to lack of sleep or poor diet. ■ "I'm so battered from staying up all night to study for my exams that I can barely keep my eyes open."
becks a sound made by a human with their mouth open wide and making a "b" sound ■ "I accidentally let out a loud beck every time I take a sip of coffee."
brokerage The act of buying and selling securities on behalf of clients, earning a commission for doing so. ■ When the brokerage firm lost all their client's money in one day, they had to open up shop as "broker-less" agents.
businesses A group of individuals who have come together to sell goods or services for profit. ■ "I decided to open my own businesses, selling only the best baked goods in town."
cage A large, open enclosure made of wire or bars, used to confine animals., A building or structure made of bars or other materials, used as a prison or to contain livestock., A container for holding or transporting things.
Campus A large, open area surrounded by buildings and used for education, sports, and other activities. ■ "I can't believe I have to go back to campus after summer break. It's like going to jail."
Candor The quality of being honest and open in speech or writing. ■ "I was shocked to hear my friend's candor about their past mistakes. I thought they had it all together!
Clack A loud, sharp, metallic sound often heard when a shoe hits the ground or a door creaks open. ■ "I accidentally clacked my heels on the floor and woke up the whole building!"
Closed A state of being in which a door, window or other access point is not open. ■ "I accidentally locked myself out of my car while trying to start it."
Darkroom A place where film is developed and printed, often in complete darkness. ■ John decided to open a darkroom in his basement so he could develop his own pictures without breaking the bank.
Doorknob A large, rotating piece of metal or wood that is used to open and close a door. ■ "I can't seem to find the doorknob. It must be hiding behind a plant."
doors A large, heavy wooden object that allows people and things to enter or exit a room. ■ "I can't believe you left the front door open! Now all the neighbors know our business."
dripping The act of leaking or pouring out a substance in small droplets. ■ His car was dripping with water after he accidentally left his windows open during the rain.
dumps A person who is extremely dumb or unintelligent. ■ "I didn't know what to say when I found out my friend was a dumps. That's why I just stood there with my mouth wide open."
emulating Attempting to imitate the behavior of someone, often in a humorous or exaggerated manner. ■ "John decided to emulate his favorite comedian and tell terrible jokes at the open mic night. The audience loved it!
Erratic Being unpredictable, often in a chaotic or silly way. ■ "The squirrel's erratic behavior while trying to open the nut was hilarious!"
Exhaustion A state of extreme tiredness and lack of energy, often resulting from prolonged physical or mental exertion. ■ "After running for three hours straight, John was on the brink of exhaustion and could barely keep his eyes open."
Fields A vast, open piece of land used for farming, grazing animals or growing crops. ■ "John's family owns a massive field in the countryside where they grow wheat and other grains."
fist A hand with the fingers curled into a closed fist. ■ I punched my brother in the arm and accidentally made a fist instead of an open hand. He laughed it off, but I felt like such a goofball.
format A way of organizing data in a specific format, such as HTML or PDF. ■ "The report is in PDF format, but I can't seem to open it on my computer. Maybe I need a new program format.
Gawk To stare at someone or something in a curious or uncomfortable manner. ■ "I couldn't help but gawk at the person eating a huge sandwich with their mouth open."
gawking A rude or vulgar act of staring at someone with an open mouth. ■ "That guy was gawking at the girl across the room. She must have thought he was a creep!"
Gentlemanly Adjective describing someone who is courteous, polite, and well-behaved. ■ "He was a gentlemanly gentleman and always held the door open for others."
glades An open, grassy area where trees are often planted in rows. ■ After losing his job at the bank, John decided to start a career in landscaping and opened up a glades business. It was a huge success!
gobble To consume something quickly and greedily, often with the mouth open wide. ■ "I had to gobble up my sandwich before the bus arrived."
Halls A large, open space with rows of narrow corridors or passages, typically in a school, university, or hospital. ■ The halls of the school were filled with the sounds of laughter and chatter as students walked to their classes.
Hammered To be so drunk that one is unable to form coherent sentences or engage in rational thought. ■ "I'm hammered and can barely keep my eyes open, let alone hold a conversation."
hisses An act of making a hissing sound, often used to express displeasure or annoyance. ■ "I can't stand when people chew with their mouths open," she hisses.
Indiscreet A person who is too open and talkative about personal matters or who reveals confidential information. ■ "Mrs. Johnson's secret recipe for her famous chocolate cake has been leaked by an indiscreet employee at the bakery."
insufferable An adjective that describes someone or something who is unbearably unpleasant, irritating, or offensive. ■ "The smell of stale fish was so insufferable that I had to open all the windows in my apartment."
kabob A long, thin piece of meat that is skewered and grilled over an open flame. ■ "I love to eat kabobs at the beach because they're so easy to make and they taste delicious!"
kitchen A room in a house where food is prepared and consumed. Typically contains a stove, refrigerator, and sink. ■ "I accidentally left the oven door open and now my kitchen smells like burnt toast."
Laden To be extremely tired, exhausted. ■ "After working for 12 hours straight, John was laden with fatigue and couldn't keep his eyes open."
leaks noun - (1) a small hole or opening through which liquid, gas, or other substances escape; (2) the act of divulging confidential information to unauthorized persons ■ Joe accidentally left his laptop open and now all his secrets are leaking out!
Linux2 A powerful operating system that is free and open source, used by many computer enthusiasts for its stability and customization options. ■ "Why did the penguin choose Linux? Because it was tired of all the Windows and Macs penguins!"
Locked A state of being unable to move or open something, often by means of a key or other mechanism. ■ "I accidentally locked myself in the bathroom and now I'm running out of toilet paper."
notions A collection of beliefs, thoughts, or ideas that are not necessarily accurate or rational. ■ "I have some notions about the best way to eat pizza, but I'm open to trying new things."
Occupants The people or things that occupy a particular place, especially those who live in a house or building. ■ "The occupants of this house were very friendly and welcomed us with open arms."
opener A device or method used to open something. ■ He always carries a small opener with him, just in case he needs to get into a locked drawer.