English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Domain A large tract of land owned by a single person or organization and used for specific purposes, such as agriculture, logging, or recreation.  ■ The king's royal domain was vast and full of surprises, from secret underground tunnels to hidden gardens., A group of related things or concepts that can be classified or organized together, such as a field of study, a type of clothing, or a category of products.  ■ "Computer science" is a domain that encompasses many different fields and topics, from programming to cybersecurity., The internet addresses that are controlled by a single entity, such as a company or individual, and are used for website hosting, email, and other online services.  ■ "google.com" is a domain owned by Google, which uses it to host their search engine and other online services.

condos A type of housing that is owned by individuals but maintained by a condominium association.  ■ "I love living in my condo because the association takes care of all the maintenance and I don't have to worry about it."

Establishments A collection of buildings or structures that are owned and operated by a single entity, such as a government, corporation, or organization.  ■ "The city's government has recently established a new park for the community to enjoy."

mansion A large, luxurious house that is owned by someone who considers themselves important.  ■ "I may not be able to afford a mansion, but I can definitely dream about it."

own To possess or have something as one's own, usually by legal means.  ■ After the divorce, Jane finally owned her house outright. She was thrilled to be able to call it her own and make any changes she wanted.

princely Adjective used to describe something or someone that is very dignified, regal, and noble.  ■ The prince walked into the ballroom with a princely air about him, as if he owned the whole place.

Servitude The state of being owned or controlled by someone, usually as a result of a debt or punishment.  ■ "I'm in servitude to my credit card company because I can't seem to pay off my balance."

Shared Something that is owned or controlled by two or more people, typically as a result of a division or agreement.  ■ John and Jane bought a house together, so they share the mortgage payments.

stray A person or thing that is not owned, controlled, or guided by anyone.  ■ "The stray dog wandered around the park all day and eventually found its way home."

Territory A large, flat area of land that is owned by a country, a state, or a group of people.  ■ I'm claiming this as my territory because I built it with my own hands!

Theirs A possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership of something, but in reality it is owned by someone else.  ■ "I saw your car parked outside my house. I checked the license plate and realized that theirs was actually mine!"

yours Something that belongs to you or is owned by you.  ■ I think your car is a piece of junk. I'm sorry, but it's true.

Bodega A small, typically Hispanic-owned convenience store or bar.  ■ "I forgot my wallet at home, but I was able to grab a few snacks and a drink from the local bodega."

Collection A group of items that are related in some way, such as by being owned or used together. These items may be anything from stamps to stuffed animals.  ■ "I have a collection of over 100 different types of snacks in my pantry. It's like a smorgasbord of junk food heaven!"

communism A political and economic ideology in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the community as a whole, rather than by private individuals or corporations. In other words, it's like having a giant group of hippies living together in a commune, except with less tie-dye and more government control.  ■ "I used to be a communist, but then I realized that the only thing worse than having all my possessions taken away by the government is not having any possessions at all. Plus, have you ever heard of a group of people getting together to form a commune? It's like trying to find the cast of a reality show about commune living."

fiefdom A large piece of land owned by a feudal lord, typically with a castle or manor house on it.  ■ I can't believe I have to pay taxes on my entire fiefdom, just for living in the one little cottage I inherited from my great-grandfather!

foreclosure The process by which a lender takes possession of and sells property owned by a borrower who has defaulted on their mortgage payments.  ■When John lost his job and couldn't make his mortgage payments, the bank foreclosed on his house and sold it at auction., A hilarious and exaggerated way of describing a situation or person that is actually quite serious or unpleasant.  ■"That test was such a foreclosure for me, I swear I'm still recovering!"

homestead A small, rustic farmstead typically located in a remote area and owned by a family.  ■ The homestead was so far away from civilization that the inhabitants had to rely on each other for companionship and entertainment. They would often hold elaborate dinner parties, complete with live music and dancing, just to keep their spirits up during long winter nights.

Plantation A large piece of land owned by one person or a group of people, where crops or livestock are grown and harvested for commercial purposes.  ■ The plantation owner had more money than sense, investing in exotic fruits that no one wanted to eat.

Taken A state of being owned or possessed by someone else. Can also refer to a person's heart or affection being won over by another.  ■ "I told my friend I was taken with his sense of humor, and now he has me hooked."

Thine A word used to refer to something that is owned or possessed by someone else, usually with a hint of sarcasm or irony.  ■ "I'll just go ahead and claim this as thine, since you clearly want it so badly."