Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with M
Showing words 841–960 of 2,958. Choose a word to read its meaning, etymology and origin.
meat-eating
adjfeeding on or consuming the flesh of animals; carnivorous
meat-free
adjcontaining no meat; suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
meat-packing
nThe business or process of slaughtering animals and preparing their meat for sale.
meat-processing
nThe business or process of preparing and packing meat for sale.
meatball
na small ball of ground or minced meat, often cooked in a sauce or soup.
meathead
na stupid or foolish person.
meatless
adjcontaining no meat
meatloaf
na baked dish of ground meat mixed with other ingredients such as breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings, typically formed into the shape of a loaf.
meatus
na natural body opening or passage, especially one leading to the interior of the body.
meaty
adjContaining a lot of meat
mecca
na place that attracts many people with a shared interest or background
mechanic
nA person whose job is repairing machines, especially vehicle engines.
mechanical
adjRelating to or operated by a machine or machinery.
mechanically
advin a way that relates to or is operated by a machine or physical force
mechanics
nThe branch of physics concerned with the behavior of physical bodies when subjected to forces or displacements, and the subsequent effects of the bodies on their environment.
mechanisation
nThe process of changing from using human or animal labour to using machines.
mechanise
vTo change a process so that it is done by machines rather than by people.
mechanism
nA system of parts working together in a machine; a piece of machinery.
mechanist
nA person who believes in or advocates the theory that all natural phenomena, including life and consciousness, can be explained by the laws of physics and chemistry (i.e., mechanism).
mechanistic
adjrelating to or explaining phenomena in terms of physical or biological causes, without considering purpose or consciousness.
mechanization
nThe process of changing from using human or animal labor to using machines.
mechanize
vTo change a process so that machines do the work instead of people or animals.
mechanized
adjEquipped with machinery, especially to replace human or animal labor.
meconium
nThe dark greenish fecal material that accumulates in the fetal intestines and is discharged shortly after birth.
medal
na flat piece of metal, usually shaped like a coin, that is given to someone who has won a competition or who has done something very brave
medal-winning
adjhaving won a medal or medals in a competition, especially a sporting event.
medalist
nA person who has won a medal in a competition, especially in sports.
medallion
na piece of jewelry in the shape of a large medal, worn on a chain around the neck.
meddle
vTo try to change or have an influence on something that is not your responsibility, especially by criticizing or giving unwanted advice.
meddler
na person who tries to get involved in other people's affairs in an unwelcome or annoying way.
meddlesome
adjHaving a tendency to interfere in other people's affairs.
meddling
adjinterfering in other people's affairs in an unwanted or unwelcome way
medevac
nThe emergency evacuation of sick or wounded people, especially from a battlefield or disaster area, for medical treatment elsewhere.
media
nThe main ways that large numbers of people receive information and entertainment, such as television, radio, newspapers, and the internet
media-driven
adjDetermined or heavily influenced by the media, especially news and broadcasting organizations.
media-saturated
adjDescribing an environment, society, or person that is filled or overwhelmed with a large amount of media content and communication.
media-savvy
adjSkilled at using the media effectively and understanding how it works.
mediaeval
adjRelating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
mediagenic
adjHaving an appearance, personality, or manner that is appealing and effective on television, in photographs, or in other media.
medial
adjSituated in or relating to the middle.
medial-lateral
adjRelating to or involving the middle and the side of a body or structure.
medially
advIn a medial position; toward the middle.
median
adjrelating to, located in, or extending toward the middle.
median-priced
adjHaving a price that is in the middle range of a set of prices; neither the cheapest nor the most expensive.
mediastinal
adjRelating to the mediastinum, the central compartment of the thoracic cavity between the lungs.
mediastinum
nThe area in the chest between the lungs that contains the heart, large blood vessels, windpipe, esophagus, and other structures.
mediate
vTo try to end a disagreement between two or more people or groups by talking to them and trying to find things that everyone can agree on.
mediated
adj(of an agreement, dispute, etc.) settled or brought about by an independent person or party who helps the opposing sides to reach a compromise.
mediating
vAttempting to resolve a dispute between two or more conflicting parties.
mediation
nThe process of trying to end a disagreement between two or more people or groups by talking to them and trying to find things that everyone can agree on.
mediational
adjRelating to or involving mediation, the process of intervening to help resolve a dispute or conflict.
mediator
na person or organization that tries to help two other people or groups who disagree to reach an agreement.
medic
nA person who is trained to give medical treatment, especially in the armed forces.
Medicaid
nA U.S. government program, financed by federal and state taxes, that provides health insurance for people with low incomes.
medical
adjRelating to the science or practice of medicine.
medical-care
nThe provision of services for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness or injury.
medical-device
nAn instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, appliance, implant, reagent for in vitro use, software, material, or other similar or related article, intended by the manufacturer to be used, alone or in combination, for human beings for one or more of the specific medical purposes of diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment, or alleviation of disease.
medical-school
nA college or institution where students are trained to become doctors and surgeons.
medical-surgical
adjRelating to or combining the fields of medicine and surgery.
medicalization
nThe process by which human conditions and problems come to be defined and treated as medical issues, requiring medical intervention.
medically
advIn a way that relates to the science or practice of medicine.
medicament
nA substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug.
medicare
nA U.S. government program that provides health insurance for people aged 65 and older, and for some younger people with disabilities.
medicate
vTo treat a person or a disease with medicine.
medicated
adjTreated or impregnated with a medicinal substance.
medication
nA substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug.
medicinal
adjHaving healing properties; relating to or used in medicine.
medicinally
advin a way that relates to or is used in the treatment or prevention of disease
medicine
nThe science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
medico
nA doctor or medical student.
medico-legal
adjRelating to both medicine and the law.
medieval
adjRelating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
medievalism
nA system of belief and practice inspired by the Middle Ages.
medievalist
nA scholar who studies the Middle Ages.
medigap
nA type of private health insurance in the United States designed to cover some of the healthcare costs not paid by the federal Medicare program.
medina
nthe old, non-european quarter of a north african city, typically walled with narrow, maze-like streets.
mediocre
adjof only moderate quality; not very good.
mediocrity
nThe quality of being average or not very good.
meditate
vTo focus one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation.
meditation
nThe practice of focusing your mind in silence, especially for religious reasons or to relax.
meditational
adjRelating to or involving deep thought or reflection, especially for spiritual purposes or relaxation.
meditative
adjinvolving or absorbed in deep thought, especially about spiritual matters.
meditatively
advIn a way that involves deep or serious thought and concentration.
meditator
na person who meditates, especially as a regular practice.
Mediterranean
adjRelating to the Mediterranean Sea or the countries around it.
mediterranean-style
adjCharacteristic of or imitating the culture, cuisine, architecture, or lifestyle associated with the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea.
medium
nA means or method for communicating or expressing something
medium-bodied
adj(especially of wine) having a moderate or medium level of body, richness, or intensity of flavor.
medium-grain
adj(of rice) having a grain size and texture between short-grain and long-grain varieties, typically becoming tender and slightly sticky when cooked.
medium-high
adjBeing at a level that is between medium and high; moderately high.
medium-hot
adjModerately hot; having a temperature or spiciness level between medium and hot.
medium-large
adjOf a size between medium and large.
medium-length
adjOf a size or duration that is between short and long.
medium-low
adjBetween medium and low in amount, level, or degree.
medium-priced
adjHaving a price that is neither very high nor very low; moderately priced.
medium-range
adjrelating to or covering a distance that is neither very short nor very long
medium-security
adj(of a prison or other institution) having security measures that are between the minimum and maximum levels, typically for inmates or detainees who are not considered high-risk but still require significant control.
medium-size
adjOf a size that is neither very large nor very small; intermediate in size.
medium-sized
adjOf a size that is neither large nor small; intermediate in size.
medium-term
adjrelating to a period of time that is neither short nor long, typically a few months to a few years in the future
medium-weight
adjOf a weight that is neither light nor heavy; intermediate in weight.
medkit
nA small container or bag holding basic medical supplies for giving first aid.
medlar
nA small brown apple-like fruit that is eaten when it has begun to decay.
medley
nA varied mixture of people or things.
medulla
nThe innermost region of an organ or tissue, especially when it is distinct from the outer part.
medullary
adjRelating to or resembling the medulla of a body part, especially the bone marrow or the inner region of an organ.
medusa
n(in Greek mythology) a monstrous creature with snakes for hair, whose gaze could turn people to stone.
meek
adjquiet, gentle, and always ready to do what other people want without expressing your own opinion
meekly
advin a quiet, gentle, and submissive manner.
meekness
nthe quality of being quiet, gentle, and unwilling to argue or express your opinions
meerkat
nA small, social, burrowing mongoose with grey fur, a pointed face, and a long tail, native to southern Africa, known for standing upright on its hind legs to watch for danger.
meerschaum
na soft white clay-like mineral, a hydrous magnesium silicate, used especially for making tobacco pipes.
meet
vTo come into the presence or company of someone by chance or arrangement.
meeting
nAn event where people come together to discuss things or make decisions.
meetinghouse
na building used for public worship and meetings, especially by certain Christian groups such as Quakers.
mega
adjVery large or great
mega-hit
na product, especially a film, song, or show, that is extremely popular and commercially successful.
mega-merger
nA very large merger, especially one between giant corporations.
mega-project
na very large-scale and complex project, typically involving major construction, engineering, or development work and requiring substantial investment and resources.
megabuck
nA sum of one million dollars or, more generally, a very large amount of money.