New words. 2013.
wallet share — (WAWL.ut shayr) n. The proportion of a consumer s disposable income allotted to a single company. Example Citation: Kuntz said what surprised GM of Canada is the company has generated so much interest when other companies have introduced numerous … New words
belly cast — n. A plaster cast of a pregnant woman s stomach. Example Citation: Mothers to be nationwide are getting plastered, with belly casts appearing at baby showers as gifts, said a Maine businesswoman who sells the molding kits. Dawn Sagario, Moms to… … New words
cup-holder cuisine — (KUP hohl.dur kwee.zeen) n. Food meant to be consumed while driving in a car or truck and that comes in a package designed to fit inside a cup holder. Example Citation: This year Kellogg s started selling cereal cups designed for cup holders; as… … New words
Food and Drink — 100 foot diet alcopop allergy bullying antigriddle ape diet apple tourist auto eating beer miler … New words
groceraunt — n. A business that combines a grocery store and a restaurant. Example Citations: A new business word is getting traction in Arizona. (No, it s not sanctions. ) It s the term groceraunt. That s how Rose Allyn s Chief Marketing Officer Stacy… … New words
Nobel Prizes — ▪ 2009 Introduction Prize for Peace The 2008 Nobel Prize for Peace was awarded to Martti Ahtisaari, former president (1994–2000) of Finland, for his work over more than 30 years in settling international disputes, many involving ethnic,… … Universalium
Health and Disease — ▪ 2009 Introduction Food and Drug Safety. In 2008 the contamination of infant formula and related dairy products with melamine in China led to widespread health problems in children, including urinary problems and possible renal tube… … Universalium
Life Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Zoology In 2008 several zoological studies provided new insights into how species life history traits (such as the timing of reproduction or the length of life of adult individuals) are derived in part as responses to… … Universalium
dinosaur — /duy neuh sawr /, n. 1. any chiefly terrestrial, herbivorous or carnivorous reptile of the extinct orders Saurischia and Ornithischia, from the Mesozoic Era, certain species of which are the largest known land animals. 2. something that is… … Universalium
drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… … Universalium
