Online English Dictionary

Online English Dictionary

idiom

Definition

idiom [noun]

1. a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language

2. the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people; "the immigrants spoke an odd dialect of English"; "he has a strong German accent"; "it has been said that a language is a dialect with an army and navy"

3. the style of a particular artist or school or movement; "an imaginative orchestral idiom"

4. an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up

This software and database is provided "as is" and Princeton University makes no representations or warranties, express or implied. by way of example, but not limitation, Princeton University makes no representations or warranties of merchant - ability or fitness for any particular purpose or that the use of the licensed software, database or documentation will not infringe any third party patents, copyrights, trademarks or other rights.

Synonyms

noun
phrase, expression, colloquialism, language, turn of phrase, phraseology, style, usage, jargon, vernacular

Antonyms

Translate to:

Searching - Please wait...

Online Grammar Checker
Writing Assistant for Dyslexia
Free WhiteSmoke Toolbar

Serving customers in the USA since 2002!

Testimonials

I work as a freelance programmer, and WhiteSmoke helps me communicate better with clients around the world. Thanks!
— Pavel Bogroshov, Russia

I study international business and I need to improve my English. WhiteSmoke proofreads my writing and gives me tips for improving.
— Ahmad Hussein, Egypt

I work for an international firm, and all my work is in English. WhiteSmoke helps me write to native-speaker standards.
— Jean Pierre, France

I have difficulties with grammar rules in English, but WhiteSmoke helps me fix errors and improve my university essays.
— Emilio Guetto, Spain

I taught myself English, but I still find the grammar difficult. WhiteSmoke fixes my mistakes and teahces me how to avoid them.
— Ibrahim Mustafa, Turkey

WhiteSmoke makes working easier. English grammar are fixed automatically, and I know my business emails are effective.
— Onishi Tomo, Japan

English is not my first language, so I use WhiteSmoke to fix my grammar mistakes at work. It is a real help. Thanks.
— Veronica Sanchez, Australia

I love this program. You guys have come up with a great product that really helps me write better. Keep up the good work!
— Louise Symons, USA

I communicate with people daily on the Internet, and it is a lot easier when my grammar and spelling is correct. Thanks for a great program.
— Luigi Del Rotti, Italy

I am learning ESL and WhiteSmoke really helps. My writing improves daily, and the corrections it makes help me learn English writing.
— Kim Sung Mo, Korea

I check all my English emails for grammar and spelling errors before I send. WhiteSmoke helps me write professionally for international business.
— Liu Yan, China

I just returned from 1 year of study at a US university, and WhiteSmoke saved me on a number of occasions, fixing grammar errors in my work.
— Omri Rubin, Israel

The program is a breeze to use! I like the writing style suggestions and the grammar checker.
— Afonso Da Costa, Portugal

I have a blog in English, and WhiteSmoke catches all my grammar and spelling errors before I publish. My writing is more confident, and my readers love the content.
— Hans Spielberg, Germany

My English is quite good, but I still manage to catch a lot of errors with WhiteSmoke, so it is a big help.
— Bjorn Nillson, Sweden

Whitesmoke Inc.
501 Silverside Rd, Suite 105 Wilmington,
DE 19809, USA
Sales:1-877-268-3347
Chat:Talk to a Sales Rep. Now
sales@whitesmoke.com
Support:Send a Ticket
All Contacts:Fill the Form

Copyright © 2002 – 2009 WhiteSmoke Inc. All Rights Reserved

tooobar

tooobar

X