description
a statement that represents something in words
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,352 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,364 times across 173,499 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a statement that represents something in words also: verbal description
- the act of describing something
- sort or variety every description of book was there
description in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Maxence imagined, from this description, that he recognized his own father.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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Augustus had given orders that it should be of the most sumptuous description, and the chef had done marvels.
The Reflections of Ambrosine: A Novel · Elinor Glyn · Chapter 1
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You will perceive that my description, which was proceeding with the minuteness of a passport, has been interrupted for several days.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement — No. 474 · Various · Chapter 1
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A description of one of these dwellings will both show the fears that agitated these tyrants, and prove entertaining to the reader.
The pirates own book · Charles Ellms · Chapter 1
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A large portion of his poetry is devoted to the pleasures of gardening, the description of flowers, and the care of bees.
Pennsylvania Pilgrim, and other poems Part 6 From — Volume I · John Greenleaf Whittier · Chapter 1