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Shallow An inability to understand or appreciate depth, complexity, or nuance. ■ John's shallow understanding of politics led him to believe that all politicians are corrupt.
Shallows A shallow, insignificant or inconsequential matter or issue. ■ "I know it's a shallow concern, but I can't stand the color of the curtains."
basin A wide, shallow dish used for holding water. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee in the basin of my car, causing it to leak and flood the interior!"
Bowls Large, shallow dishes used to hold food or drink. ■ "I spilled my soup in the bowl and had to clean up the mess."
brook A small, shallow stream of water that flows in a gentle curve. ■ "I like to take my dog for a walk by the brook every morning."
casserole A large, shallow dish used for baking and serving casseroles. ■ "I forgot to bring my own casserole dish to the potluck, but I managed to make do with a Pyrex baking dish instead."
dents Small, shallow depressions in a surface caused by impact or pressure. ■ "The car had a few dents from the hailstorm last night."
goblet A cup with a wide, shallow base and a narrow opening at the top. ■ "I always use my goblet to hold water while I do my daily yoga routine."
lagoon A shallow lake with calm water that is usually surrounded by greenery or other vegetation. ■ Why did the lagoon break up with the river? Because it thought the river was too deep!
pail A large, shallow container with a handle, used for carrying water or other liquids. ■ John spilled his entire pail of milk on the floor, creating a slippery mess.
pan A flat, shallow container with a wide opening at the top, used for cooking or baking. ■ When making pancakes, always use a non-stick pan to prevent sticking.
pond A shallow body of water used for fishing or as a swimming hole. ■ "I caught a big fish in the pond! I named it 'Bubbles' because he always seemed to be at the surface."
Pools A collection of water, typically used for swimming or other water activities. ■ Why did the pool break up with the pond? Because it felt too shallow.
puddles A shallow pool of water on the ground, usually caused by rain or melting snow. ■ "I forgot my umbrella and now I have wet socks because I walked through a puddle."
salinas A small, shallow body of water that is typically found in the desert. ■ "I accidentally fell into a salinas while on my hike and ended up with a strange, prickly rash."
Saucers Small, shallow dishes used for serving coffee or tea. ■ John accidentally knocked over his cup of coffee and spilled it all over the saucers on the table. He quickly grabbed a napkin to clean up the mess.
skillet A flat, shallow, pan-like dish used for cooking. ■ John's mom burned all of his skillet toast this morning. He was so mad that he had to eat a raw egg.
spoon A flat, shallow utensil with a long handle, used for scooping food from a dish. ■ "I love using spoons to eat my soup, it's like a miniature shovel!
trawler A large, slow-moving ship used for fishing or transporting goods in shallow water. ■ "I forgot my phone on the trawler! I'll have to go back and get it."
trendy adjective extremely fashionable or popular, often to the point of being superficial or shallow ■ She was so trendy that she couldn't help but talk about the latest celebrity gossip.
gondola A flat, shallow boat with a roof and sides for passengers to sit in, usually propelled by a horse or ox. ■ "I'm sorry, I don't have any experience rowing a gondola. It's not like I've ever been to Venice."
hyperventilating The act of exaggeratedly blowing air out of one's lungs, often accompanied by rapid and shallow breathing. This is a common symptom of anxiety or stress. ■ "I had to stop hyperventilating when I realized I had lost my phone."
ponds A shallow body of water that is typically found in parks and gardens, often with lily pads and ducks swimming on the surface. ■ "I went for a stroll in the park and was surprised to see a group of people practicing yoga in the middle of a pond. I couldn't help but wonder if they were trying to achieve enlightenment through aquatic meditation."
Puddle A shallow pool of water that is collected in a depression on the ground, often caused by rain or melting snow. ■ "John accidentally splashed himself while trying to cross the puddle. He learned a valuable lesson: never underestimate the power of puddles!
ree A type of seaweed that grows in shallow waters and is often used for making ropes. ■I'm not sure why the pirate decided to tie his ship up with a bunch of ree. It was probably just a really bad ree-cognition!
saucer A round, shallow dish used to hold liquids or food, typically one used in tea-drinking ceremonies. ■ "I accidentally knocked over my saucer of tea and spilled it all over the floor! But don't worry, I have a special mop that can clean up any mess."
superficial adjective 1. Pertaining to or characterized by the surface or exterior of something, rather than its interior or true nature., 2. Shallow, insincere, or lacking depth in thought, emotion, or expression. fair-weather, insubstantial, flighty, fickle, superficial deep, meaningful, substantial, sincere ■ She was superficial and only interested in the surface level of their relationship.
surface The outer layer of something, often the first thing seen or encountered. It's also a flat and level plane. ■ Don't judge a book by its cover (or surface)., A shallow or superficial understanding or knowledge of something. ■ "I have a surface-level understanding of the stock market, but I wouldn't dare invest my money there!"
tray A flat, shallow dish made of wood or metal, used for serving food., A large, flat wooden or metal structure with a sloping surface, used to support objects such as books or tools. ■ I accidentally spilled my coffee all over the tray, creating a slippery slide down the center of the room., The carpenter used a giant wooden tray to move the heavy books across the library's floor.
vat A large container with a round bottom and sloping sides, used to hold liquids. ■ He accidentally knocked over the vat of beer, causing it to spill all over the floor., A long, narrow, shallow container with a pointed bottom, used in the production of cheese or other foods. ■ The cheese maker carefully poured the milk into the vat, making sure not to disturb the curds., A large tub-like structure with a flat bottom and sloping sides, used for storage or other purposes. ■ The farmer stored his bales of hay in the vat in the barn to keep them dry.