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Topic: Shopping

jumbo

IPA: //ˈdʒʌm.boʊ//

KK: /ˈdʒʌmboʊ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is much larger than usual or normal in size.

Example: The restaurant served a jumbo burger that was too big for me to finish.

noun

Definition: A very large person, animal, or object that is bigger than usual.

Example: The circus had a jumbo elephant that amazed all the visitors.

karat

IPA: /ˈkærət/

KK: /ˈkɛrət/

noun

Definition: A way to measure how pure gold is, where pure gold is 24 parts out of 24. For example, gold that is half pure is 12 parts out of 24.

Example: The ring is made of 18 karat gold, which means it contains 75% pure gold.

kitchenware

IPA: /ˈkɪtʃənˌwɛər/

KK: /ˈkɪtʃənˌwɛr/

noun

Definition: Items used in the kitchen for cooking and preparing food, including pots, pans, utensils, and appliances.

Example: She bought new kitchenware for her cooking classes.

knickknack

IPA: /ˈnɪk.næk/

KK: /nɪkˌnæk/

noun

Definition: A small decorative object or item that is often used for decoration or as a keepsake.

Example: She collected various knickknacks from her travels around the world.

launderette

IPA: /ˈlɔːndəˌrɛt/

KK: /ˈlɔːndərɛt/

noun

Definition: A place where people can wash and dry their clothes using machines that they operate themselves.

Example: I went to the launderette to wash my clothes because my washing machine is broken.

laundrette

IPA: /ˈlɔːndret/

KK: /ˈlɔːndret/

noun

Definition: A place where people can wash and dry their clothes using machines that they pay for.

Example: I need to go to the laundrette to wash my clothes this weekend.

layaway

IPA: /ˈleɪəweɪ/

KK: /ˈleɪəˌweɪ/

noun

Definition: A way to buy something by paying a small amount of money first and then paying the rest later, while the store keeps the item for you until it's fully paid.

Example: I put the new television on layaway so I could pay for it over the next few months.

leather

IPA: /ˈlɛðər/

KK: /ˈlɛðər/

adjective

Definition: Made from the skin of animals that has been treated to be durable and flexible.

Example: He wore a leather jacket that looked stylish and tough.

noun

Definition: A material made from the skin of animals that has been treated to be durable and flexible, often used to make clothing, shoes, and accessories.

Example: She bought a beautiful leather jacket for the winter.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover something with a material made from animal skin that has been treated to be flexible and durable.

Example: He decided to leather the old chair to give it a new look.

leatherette

IPA: /ˈlɛðərɛt/

KK: /ˈlɛðərɛt/

noun

Definition: A material that looks like leather but is made from synthetic materials, often used for upholstery and clothing.

Example: The sofa is covered in a soft leatherette that is easy to clean.

leatherworks

IPA: //ˈlɛðərwɜrks//

KK: /ˈlɛðərˌwɜrks/

noun

Definition: A place where items made of leather are produced or crafted.

Example: The leatherworks in the town create beautiful bags and shoes.

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