Learn 29 English words about "Everyday English (Unit 7)" from the New Headway Elementary Vocabulary List list, each with pronunciation, a definition and example sentences.
a holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, often marked by gift-giving, feasting, and family gatherings
"Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th."
"Christmas Day is celebrated on December twenty fifth and families gather to exchange gifts and eat a large meal."
October 31st, a holiday where people dress in costumes, carve pumpkins, and children go door-to-door asking for candy
"Halloween is fun."
"On Halloween children dress in costumes and go door to door saying trick or treat to receive candy from their neighbors."
the day that comes first in the calendar year and is a public holiday in most countries
"New Year's Day is peaceful."
"We started New Year's Day with breakfast and a long walk."
the day and month of your birth in every year
"My birthday is in May."
"We celebrated her birthday at a restaurant with close friends."
a day on which two people celebrate their love toward each other and often buy gifts for one another
"He sent her flowers on Valentine's Day."
"He bought his wife some flowers and chocolates for Valentine's Day to show his love for her."
the day on which mothers are appreciated and often receive gifts from their children
"We celebrated Mother's Day."
"Mother's Day is a chance to thank mothers for their care and love."
the day that comes after Sunday
"Monday is the first workday."
"Monday mornings are difficult because everyone is trying to start again."
the day that comes after Thursday
"Friday is the end of the workweek."
"Friday feels exciting because everyone is looking forward to the weekend."
a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ
"Easter Day falls on a Sunday in spring."
"Easter Day falls on a Sunday in spring and children hunt for eggs hidden in the garden."
a decorated cake served at wedding receptions to celebrate the marriage of a couple
"Wedding cake has multiple tiers."
"The tiered wedding cake was white with sugar flowers and a bride and groom topper."
the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets
"These clothes are clean."
"She bought new clothes before the trip because her old ones were worn out."
(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations
"The firework explodes in a shower of gold sparks."
"The firework explodes in a shower of gold sparks and the crowd oohs and aahs at the display."
different or better than what is normal
"This is a special day."
"The restaurant offered a special menu for Valentine's Day with unique dishes."
the day that will come after today ends
"The report is due tomorrow morning."
"The report is due tomorrow morning and I have not finished writing the conclusion yet."
the 24-hour period immediately preceding the current day
"I saw him yesterday."
"The news report from yesterday detailed a significant breakthrough in the ongoing scientific research project."
the day that is happening right now
"Today is the first day of spring."
"Today is the first day of spring and the weather is finally warm enough to go outside without a coat."
a sweet food we make by mixing flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs and other ingredients, then baking it in an oven
"The cake looks beautiful."
"The birthday cake was a three layer chocolate cake with vanilla frosting and rainbow sprinkles that the children had helped decorate earlier that morning."
to prepare or cook something
"Let's make some food."
"She decided to make a special dinner to celebrate their anniversary with her family."
to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep
"Give me the book."
"My grandmother gave me a beautiful watch for my birthday and I wear it every day."
a piece of thick, stiff paper, often rectangular, used for sending messages, greetings, or invitations
"Send a birthday card."
"She meticulously chose a beautiful card to express her heartfelt birthday wishes."
to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song
"She loves to sing in the choir."
"The talented soprano will sing a beautiful aria that requires exceptional vocal control and emotional expression."
to hold or own something
"I have a book."
"She was fortunate to have inherited a substantial amount of wealth from her generous grandmother."
the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner
"We ate a meal together."
"The family sat down together for a hot meal every evening and used that time to talk about their day and share what had happened at school and work."
to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time
"They will go out tonight."
"Do you want to go out for dinner tonight or would you prefer to stay home and order pizza instead?"
to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body
"Wear warm clothes in winter."
"You should wear a warm coat today because the temperature is going to drop below freezing."
an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.
"It was a fun party."
"She organized a surprise birthday party for her best friend, inviting all their closest acquaintances."
someone we like and trust
"My best friend and I play football every weekend."
"A friend is a person with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection and trust"
something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion
"He gives his mother a present for her birthday."
"He gives his mother a present for her birthday and she cries tears of joy when she opens the box."
a piece of music that has words
"This song is beautiful."
"The popular song had a catchy melody that stuck in my head all day long."
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