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noun
ca·​boose
kə-ˈbüs

Definition

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
backside behind booty [slang] (also bootie) bottom breech bum buns butt buttocks can cheeks derriere (or derrière) duff fanny fundament hams haunches heinie [slang] hunkers keister [slang] (also keester) nates posterior rear rear end rump seat tail tail end tush [slang]
Examples
  • //I couldn't even make it down the bunny slope without ending up on my caboose
First Known Use
1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
probably from Dutch kabuis, kombuis, from Middle Low German kabūse
caboose
noun

Synonyms

cac​tus
noun
cac·​tus
ˈkak-təs
plural cac​ti ˈkak-ˌtī -(ˌ)tē or cac​tus​es also cactus

Definition

  • any of a family (Cactaceae, the cactus family) of plants that have succulent stems and branches with scales or spines instead of leaves and are found especially in dry areas (such as deserts)
First Known Use
1738, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
New Latin, genus name, from Latin, cardoon, from Greek kaktos
cal​dron
noun
cal·​dron

Definition

less common spelling of cauldron
  • a large kettle or boiler
  • something resembling a boiling cauldron in intensity or degree of agitation //a cauldron of intense emotions
can​cer
noun
can·​cer
ˈkan(t)-sər

Definition

noun
ca·​boose
kə-ˈbüs

Definition

  • a ship's galley
  • a freight-train car attached usually to the rear mainly for the use of the train crew
  • one that follows or brings up the rear
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
backside behind booty [slang] (also bootie) bottom breech bum buns butt buttocks can cheeks derriere (or derrière) duff fanny fundament hams haunches heinie [slang] hunkers keister [slang] (also keester) nates posterior rear rear end rump seat tail tail end tush [slang]
Examples
  • //I couldn't even make it down the bunny slope without ending up on my caboose
First Known Use
1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
probably from Dutch kabuis, kombuis, from Middle Low German kabūse
caboose
noun

Synonyms

cac​tus
noun
cac·​tus
ˈkak-təs
plural cac​ti ˈkak-ˌtī -(ˌ)tē or cac​tus​es also cactus

Definition

  • any of a family (Cactaceae, the cactus family) of plants that have succulent stems and branches with scales or spines instead of leaves and are found especially in dry areas (such as deserts)
First Known Use
1738, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
New Latin, genus name, from Latin, cardoon, from Greek kaktos
cal​dron
noun
cal·​dron

Definition

less common spelling of cauldron
  • a large kettle or boiler
  • something resembling a boiling cauldron in intensity or degree of agitation //a cauldron of intense emotions
can​cer
noun
can·​cer
ˈkan(t)-sər

Definition

noun
ca·​boose
kə-ˈbüs

Definition

  • a ship's galley
  • a freight-train car attached usually to the rear mainly for the use of the train crew
  • one that follows or brings up the rear
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
backside behind booty [slang] (also bootie) bottom breech bum buns butt buttocks can cheeks derriere (or derrière) duff fanny fundament hams haunches heinie [slang] hunkers keister [slang] (also keester) nates posterior rear rear end rump seat tail tail end tush [slang]
Examples
  • //I couldn't even make it down the bunny slope without ending up on my caboose
First Known Use
1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
probably from Dutch kabuis, kombuis, from Middle Low German kabūse
caboose
noun

Synonyms

cac​tus
noun
cac·​tus
ˈkak-təs
plural cac​ti ˈkak-ˌtī -(ˌ)tē or cac​tus​es also cactus

Definition

  • any of a family (Cactaceae, the cactus family) of plants that have succulent stems and branches with scales or spines instead of leaves and are found especially in dry areas (such as deserts)
First Known Use
1738, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
New Latin, genus name, from Latin, cardoon, from Greek kaktos
cal​dron
noun
cal·​dron

Definition

less common spelling of cauldron
  • a large kettle or boiler
  • something resembling a boiling cauldron in intensity or degree of agitation //a cauldron of intense emotions
can​cer
noun
can·​cer
ˈkan(t)-sər

Definition

noun
ca·​boose
kə-ˈbüs

Definition

  • a ship's galley
  • a freight-train car attached usually to the rear mainly for the use of the train crew
  • one that follows or brings up the rear
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
backside behind booty [slang] (also bootie) bottom breech bum buns butt buttocks can cheeks derriere (or derrière) duff fanny fundament hams haunches heinie [slang] hunkers keister [slang] (also keester) nates posterior rear rear end rump seat tail tail end tush [slang]
Examples
  • //I couldn't even make it down the bunny slope without ending up on my caboose
First Known Use
1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
probably from Dutch kabuis, kombuis, from Middle Low German kabūse
caboose
noun

Synonyms

cac​tus
noun
cac·​tus
ˈkak-təs
plural cac​ti ˈkak-ˌtī -(ˌ)tē or cac​tus​es also cactus

Definition

  • any of a family (Cactaceae, the cactus family) of plants that have succulent stems and branches with scales or spines instead of leaves and are found especially in dry areas (such as deserts)
First Known Use
1738, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
New Latin, genus name, from Latin, cardoon, from Greek kaktos
cal​dron
noun
cal·​dron

Definition

less common spelling of cauldron
  • a large kettle or boiler
  • something resembling a boiling cauldron in intensity or degree of agitation //a cauldron of intense emotions
can​cer
noun
can·​cer
ˈkan(t)-sər

Definition