dict_dl/en_MerriamWebster/eld_MW.json

{
  "elder":{
    "antonyms":[
      "youngster",
      "youth"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a Mormon ordained to the Melchizedek priesthood":[],
      ": a leader of the Shakers":[],
      ": a permanent officer elected by a Presbyterian congregation and ordained to serve on the session and assist the pastor at communion":[],
      ": an aged person":[],
      ": any of various officers of religious groups: such as":[],
      ": elderberry sense 2":[],
      ": minister sense 2":[],
      ": of earlier birth or greater age":[
        "his elder brother"
      ],
      ": of or relating to a more advanced time of life":[],
      ": of or relating to earlier times : former":[],
      ": one having authority by virtue of age and experience":[
        "the village elders"
      ],
      ": one living in an earlier period":[],
      ": one who is older : senior":[
        "a child trying to please her elders"
      ],
      ": presbyter sense 1":[],
      ": prior or superior in rank, office, or validity":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English eldre , from Old English ell\u00e6rn ; perhaps akin to Old English alor alder \u2014 more at alder":"Noun",
      "Middle English, from Old English ieldra , comparative of eald old":"Adjective"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8el-d\u0259r"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "ancient",
      "geriatric",
      "golden-ager",
      "old-timer",
      "oldster",
      "senior",
      "senior citizen"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162340",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "elderly":{
    "antonyms":[
      "young",
      "youthful"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": an elderly person":[],
      ": of, relating to, or characteristic of later life or elderly persons":[],
      ": old-fashioned":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Adjective",
      "The program is intended to provide medical care for elderly people.",
      "elderly people who stay active are usually the healthiest and the happiest",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Speaking to senior citizens in recent days in New Haven, Lamont responded to an elderly woman who thanked him for making the public buses free through Dec. 1. \u2014 Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant , 19 June 2022",
      "There was a home health care aide pushing an elderly woman in a wheelchair and a crew of National Park Service workers doing landscape work. \u2014 J.k. Dineen, San Francisco Chronicle , 17 June 2022",
      "The Dallas break-in comes less than a week after a man dressed as an elderly woman leapt out of a wheelchair at the Louvre and smeared cake on the glass covering Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s Mona Lisa. \u2014 Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine , 3 June 2022",
      "The attack came three days after a man disguised as an elderly woman threw cake at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa in the Louvre Museum in Paris. \u2014 Chron , 2 June 2022",
      "Freeman earned an Oscar nomination here playing the chauffeur to Jessica Tandy\u2019s elderly Jewish woman in the 1940s American South. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 1 June 2022",
      "An elderly woman was killed and two males wounded when an argument between two females erupted into gunfire Tuesday at a university campus after a high school graduation there, New Orleans police said. \u2014 Washington Post , 31 May 2022",
      "The majority of the victims in that shooting, at Tops supermarket in Buffalo, New York, were elderly , the oldest victim 86 years old. \u2014 Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence , 25 May 2022",
      "Barnes added that other congregants, who were elderly , also risked their lives and confronted the gunman, including a pastor who threw a chair at him. \u2014 Antonio Planas, NBC News , 17 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
      "1865, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8el-d\u0259r-l\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "aged",
      "aging",
      "ageing",
      "ancient",
      "geriatric",
      "long-lived",
      "old",
      "older",
      "over-the-hill",
      "senescent",
      "senior",
      "unyoung"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-080716",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "elder statesman":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[
      "dean",
      "doyen",
      "elder",
      "\u00e9minence grise",
      "nestor",
      "senior"
    ],
    "antonyms":[
      "baby",
      "junior"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "an elder statesman of baseball coaches",
      "the elder statesman of the White House correspondents is finally retiring after nearly a half century of service",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In his role as an elder statesman with the team, Cabrera hadn\u2019t talked much with the media all season. \u2014 Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press , 23 Apr. 2022",
      "David Chau, a 37-year-old Shanghai collector and founder of that city\u2019s Art021 fair, is arguably an elder statesman of the millennial set. \u2014 Kelly Crow, WSJ , 6 May 2022",
      "Nordgren, 32, is now the elder statesman of the US biathlon team. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 5 Feb. 2022",
      "When the duo took their places in the East Room, the act starring the cooler, younger politician and the knowing, slightly mischievous elder statesman began. \u2014 New York Times , 5 Apr. 2022",
      "After his defeat, he was described as playing the part of an elder statesman , often spotted at dinners and other public events, holding court, continuing to express an interest in public matters and the welfare of his county. \u2014 Meagan Flynn, Washington Post , 18 May 2022",
      "The mob\u2019s elder statesman did, but only after taking a parting shot. \u2014 Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune , 28 Apr. 2022",
      "The scene was originally scripted with the younger Cage giving the elder statesman a polite kiss on the cheek. \u2014 Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 Apr. 2022",
      "The elder statesman of the U.S. men's figure skating contingent at age 27, Jason Brown is back in the Olympics after serving as the first alternate for the 2018 Pyeongchang Games. \u2014 Steve Gardner, USA TODAY , 4 Feb. 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1904, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-050836"
  },
  "eldern":{
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": elderly":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8eld\u0259rn"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English (Scottish dialect), from elder entry 2 + -en entry 1":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-055550"
  },
  "elderberry":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": the edible black or red berrylike drupe of any of a genus ( Sambucus ) of shrubs or trees of the honeysuckle family bearing flat clusters of small white or pink flowers":[],
      ": a tree or shrub bearing elderberries":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8el-d\u0259(r)-\u02ccber-\u0113",
      "-\u02ccbe-r\u0113",
      "\u02c8el-d\u0259-",
      "\u02c8el-d\u0259r-\u02ccber-\u0113"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Viewers can find videos about traditional healing practices, such as how elders in their community put Spanish moss in their shoes to lower their blood pressure, and used elderberry tea to ease inflammation. \u2014 Maya Eaglin, NBC News , 20 June 2022",
      "In current times Elm & Rye\u2019s elderberry gummies are used to prevent cold and flu symptoms. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 25 May 2022",
      "Common elderberry fruit is a food source for birds, and its thickets provide habitat. \u2014 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 6 May 2022",
      "But the concentrated blend of arnica, borage, alfalfa, borage, elderberry , meadowsweet and calendula provides a healthy dose of skin-soothing goodness to ensure that the largest organ in your body remains healthy. \u2014 Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country , 5 May 2022",
      "Several local plants have been historically used by the Kumeyaay for medicinal purposes, including elderberry , Cumper said. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 13 Mar. 2022",
      "Elderberry gummies are made from elderberry , Vitamin C, and Zinc. \u2014 Chris Hachey, BGR , 2 Mar. 2022",
      "Koestiline goes on to explain that grape seed oil is known for its wound- and scar-healing properties, and that the elderberry , red raspberry, blueberry, and black currant ingredients are all rich in sun damage-mitigating anthocyanins. \u2014 Jessica Ourisman, Allure , 11 Feb. 2022",
      "Logan described the crisp taste as a mix between elderberry and chamomile, with a fruity aroma. \u2014 Jordan Valinsky, CNN , 27 Jan. 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-084214"
  },
  "elder blow":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "elder entry 1 + blow (blossom)":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-091323"
  },
  "elderberries":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": the edible black or red berrylike drupe of any of a genus ( Sambucus ) of shrubs or trees of the honeysuckle family bearing flat clusters of small white or pink flowers":[],
      ": a tree or shrub bearing elderberries":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8el-d\u0259(r)-\u02ccber-\u0113",
      "-\u02ccbe-r\u0113",
      "\u02c8el-d\u0259-",
      "\u02c8el-d\u0259r-\u02ccber-\u0113"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Viewers can find videos about traditional healing practices, such as how elders in their community put Spanish moss in their shoes to lower their blood pressure, and used elderberry tea to ease inflammation. \u2014 Maya Eaglin, NBC News , 20 June 2022",
      "In current times Elm & Rye\u2019s elderberry gummies are used to prevent cold and flu symptoms. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 25 May 2022",
      "Common elderberry fruit is a food source for birds, and its thickets provide habitat. \u2014 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 6 May 2022",
      "But the concentrated blend of arnica, borage, alfalfa, borage, elderberry , meadowsweet and calendula provides a healthy dose of skin-soothing goodness to ensure that the largest organ in your body remains healthy. \u2014 Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country , 5 May 2022",
      "Several local plants have been historically used by the Kumeyaay for medicinal purposes, including elderberry , Cumper said. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 13 Mar. 2022",
      "Elderberry gummies are made from elderberry , Vitamin C, and Zinc. \u2014 Chris Hachey, BGR , 2 Mar. 2022",
      "Koestiline goes on to explain that grape seed oil is known for its wound- and scar-healing properties, and that the elderberry , red raspberry, blueberry, and black currant ingredients are all rich in sun damage-mitigating anthocyanins. \u2014 Jessica Ourisman, Allure , 11 Feb. 2022",
      "Logan described the crisp taste as a mix between elderberry and chamomile, with a fruity aroma. \u2014 Jordan Valinsky, CNN , 27 Jan. 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-142445"
  },
  "eldest":{
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": of the greatest age or seniority : oldest":[
        "my eldest daughter"
      ]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8el-d\u0259st"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Clearly, William has passed his concern for environmental issues down to his eldest son. \u2014 Emily Burack, Town & Country , 23 June 2022",
      "After the death of his eldest son, at 17, Shchukin turned from collecting Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings to the radical new work of Matisse and Picasso. \u2014 Sebastian Smee, Washington Post , 22 June 2022",
      "Prince William previously shared his eldest son's concern for the natural world, revealing that Prince George was deeply saddened while learning about extinction. \u2014 Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com , 21 June 2022",
      "Kimberly Guilfoyle, a fundraiser for former president Donald Trump and the fiancee of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., spoke for less than three minutes at the rally on Jan. 6, 2021, that preceded the Capitol riot. \u2014 Beth Reinhard, Washington Post , 15 June 2022",
      "Video from the rally shows Guilfoyle spoke for less than three minutes before handing the microphone over to Trump Jr., the former president's eldest son. \u2014 Melissa Quinn, CBS News , 14 June 2022",
      "His eldest son Euan Blair has taken that message to heart raising $220 million to expand his education startup Multiverse which uses apprenticeships to help people land a tech job without a college degree. \u2014 Iain Martin, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
      "Trump\u2019s eldest son was already looking ahead to January 6th, the day when by law Congress was supposed to formally count and certify the Electoral College results. \u2014 Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker , 7 June 2022",
      "Doug Brown had his eldest son, Patrick, on his shoulder and his daughter Anna nearby. \u2014 Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press , 7 June 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-234758"
  }
}