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DE

9 1.0
A short form for the US state Delaware
  • proper noun
  • US
: Delaware
  • Many tourists visit DE for its rich history and friendly communities.

It's time for Will Wilmington, DE's community Calendar.

Examples

  • Professor A&B and other Professors DE and F attended my wedding.

  • It's time for Will Wilmington, DE's community Calendar.

  • So long as I get an invite to Casa de Murtaugh, I'm happy.

  • The conference will be held in Wilmington, DE, next month.

  • If you're traveling to DE, don't miss the beautiful beaches.

Synonyms

Del.
vsDE
7 3.4

A short form for the US state Delaware

is the official postal abbreviation without colonial history

Idioms

tout de suite
  • Informal
5 9.9

Immediately, without any delay

4 9.6

Expected because of good manners or fashion in a certain situation

de novo
  • Formal
1 9.4

Again from the beginning

Compounds

56 5.7

Existing in reality though not officially recognized

A three-week bike race held mainly in France that many cyclists try to win

27 4.7

A short street closed at one end with no through traffic

A large city and port in south-east Brazil known for its beaches and carnival

10 3.1

A holiday on May 5 that remembers Mexico's 1862 victory at the Battle of Puebla

A feeling of great joy and energy about life

tour de force
  • Literature
8 8.0

An impressive achievement that shows great skill

A final action that ends something, often to stop suffering

5 9.9

A simple lily shape used as a decoration on flags and shields

pas de deux
  • Specialized
4 9.5

A dance for two people in ballet, often a man and a woman

A fake name someone uses to hide their real name

aide-de-camp
  • Formal
3 9.6

A military officer who helps a senior officer with personal and official duties

A sweet mint alcoholic drink used in cocktails and desserts

nom de plume
  • Literature
3 8.2

A name an author uses instead of their real name

2 7.9

A strong feeling of pride, loyalty, and togetherness that makes group members support each other

A light perfume with a milder scent than regular perfume

A light scented liquid that people put on their skin to smell pleasant

A port city in the southeast of Cuba known for music and industry

corps de ballet
  • Specialized
1 9.5

A group of dancers who perform together to support the lead dancers

de minimis
  • Formal
1 8.6

Too small or unimportant to matter

Separation of people into different schools or neighborhoods that happens without a law

crepe de Chine
  • Specialized
1 8.8

A thin lightweight silk fabric with a slightly crinkled surface used for dresses and blouses

1 5.5

Very high quality and more comfortable or expensive than usual

1 9.9

A large snake from Central and South America that gives a dangerous bite when threatened

1 4.3

A chemical that removes or stops ice forming on surfaces like roads and plane wings

A rich smooth paste people make from goose liver and eat on bread

1 9.9

A clear strong alcoholic drink made from fruit juice that has turned into alcohol

A French medal given to soldiers for bravery in battle

1 9.9

A simple flower-shaped design like an iris used as a decoration on shields or flags

A wide river mouth between Argentina and Uruguay where two rivers meet the ocean

Removing Stalin's power, monuments, names, and changing his laws

1 9.9

An annual prize from the French government that lets artists, architects, and musicians study in Rome

A tall extinct volcano in southern Mexico that is the country's highest peak

1 9.9

A man who cares for a person's clothes and personal needs in a house or court

To remove Nazis from power and stop Nazi ideas after World War II

1 6.5

A brain disorder that causes sudden unwanted movements and sounds, sometimes rude words

A narrow sea passage between England and France

coup de theatre
  • Literature
1 9.9

A sudden dramatic surprise in a play or story that shocks the audience

1 9.3

The law separates people, for example in schools

coup de main
  • Jargon
1 9.9

A sudden surprise attack on a place by soldiers

1 8.9

A machine that makes strong static electricity so sparks fly and hair stands up

1 9.9

A feeling of sickness and dizziness on a boat because of movement

The capital and largest city of Chile

A light pink rosé wine from southeast France that people drink chilled

A region in north-central France that includes Paris and nearby towns

1 9.9

A whole very young pig roasted for a special meal

pas de trois
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A dance for three dancers in a ballet

The capital and largest city of Mexico where many people live and work

Tuatha De
  • Literature
1 9.9

A group of Irish gods and demigods who rule Ireland in old stories

A former region in northeastern France on the border with Belgium, with industry and a coastline

Tuatha De Danann
  • Literature
1 9.9

A group of gods and magical people in old Irish stories who once ruled Ireland

A sweet alcoholic drink flavored with chocolate and vanilla, used in cocktails and desserts

de minimis
  • Formal
1 9.9

A legal rule that says very small matters are not worth going to court

1 9.9

A long Old French poem that tells stories of heroic knights and their deeds

A casino card game like baccarat where players bet to get a total close to nine

1 9.9

A close, careful reading of a text to explain its meaning

A violent group of armed fighters in Colombia formed in 1997 and paid with drug money

1 6.1

A place where you change one country's money for another

A large city in the northern Dominican Republic known for culture and business

1 9.9

A movable wooden frame with spikes that stops soldiers or horses

oeil de boeuf
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A small round or oval window high on a wall above a door

marchand de vin
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A brown sauce made with mushrooms and red wine or Madeira used in French cooking

felo-de-se
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A person who kills themselves

A piece of beef cooked rare, covered in mushroom paste and wrapped in pastry

A long loose piece of clothing worn over night clothes at home

1 9.2

The main and best part of a meal or event

pas de quatre
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A dance for four dancers in a ballet

1 9.9

A clever reply you think of only after the moment has passed

A large city in central Bolivia with many companies and different cultures

A large bridge held by cables across the Tagus River in Lisbon commemorating the 1974 Carnation Revolution

coureur de bois
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A French Canadian woodsman who trapped animals and traded furs with Native people in the 1600s and 1700s

1 9.9

A garden flower similar to the iris with long leaves and three large petals

A tropical climbing plant with white, sweet-smelling flowers that open at night

Surface Forms

DE main

Etymology

DE is the U.S. postal 'short form' for Delaware. The name Delaware came from an English lord called De La Warr, whose name was used for a river and then the state, so DE is the short code you see on addresses.