| Afghanistan |
Afghanistan is a country in Asia. It is in an area of the world called the Middle East. It is a country with many mountains, but other parts of the country are low and dry. Soccer is one of the favorite sports in Afghanistan, and rice with raisins and cooked carrots is a popular food. |
| among |
When a book is popular among children, it means that the book is popular with all or most children. [1/5 definitions] |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in Europe. Some of its neighbors are Croatia and Serbia. The country is popular with tourists because of its wild forests and beautiful mountains. There are also interesting things to see in its old cities. Many people come to Bosnia and Herzegovina for skiing or hiking. |
| bullfight |
a public show held in an arena in which performers first tease and tire out a bull, and then one person using a cape to draw the bull near tries to kill it with a sword. Bullfighting is popular in Spain and Mexico. |
| café |
A café is a kind of restaurant that serves simple meals. It is usually small, and it is a place where you can feel relaxed. Cafés are especially popular as places for breakfast and lunch. Some adults just like to sit in a cafe and drink coffee and eat a pastry. |
| caramel |
Caramel is a smooth, soft candy that is light brown in color. It has the flavor of sugar that has been slightly burnt. Caramel is a very popular type of candy. |
| classic |
something that remains popular over a long period of time. [1/4 definitions] |
| classical |
having to do with the complex music of the European tradition that is neither folk nor popular music. [1/2 definitions] |
| condiment |
something used to give extra flavor to food that has already been prepared. Popular condiments are ketchup and mustard. |
| country music |
a type of popular music, based on the traditional music of the rural South and the cowboy music of the West. Country music often express sad personal emotions. |
| disco |
a style of popular dance music with a heavy, steady beat. [1/2 definitions] |
| Eiffel Tower |
a tall tower made of iron constructed in Paris, France in 1889. It is a symbol of Paris and a popular tourist attraction. |
| fad |
A fad is a very popular new thing that lots of people are doing or taking an interest in. When something is a fad, people enjoy it a lot for a while, and then they get tired of it and turn their attention to something else. Fads come and go. |
| fashion |
the style of clothes or way of acting that is popular. [1/3 definitions] |
| fashionable |
When something is fashionable, it represents the newest or most popular style during a particular period of time. Fashionable things are often considered special and exciting during that period. Sometimes, when something is fashionable, many people are using it or wearing it, but it may be expensive. A lot of people may not be able to afford to buy it. |
| Ferris wheel |
A Ferris wheel is something to ride on at a carnival or amusement park. People sit in seats attached to a very large, standing wheel that goes around slowly in the air. It is a very popular ride. |
| hit |
someone or something that is very popular. [1/9 definitions] |
| hot |
(informal) very popular at the current time. [1/6 definitions] |
| Italy |
Italy is a country in Europe. Most of Italy is a peninsula that sticks out into the Mediterranean Sea. If you look at Italy on a map, you can see that it has the shape of a tall boot. Italy is famous for its beautiful cities, its art and music, and its food. Foods from Italy such as spaghetti and pizza are popular all over the world. People in Italy speak a language called Italian. |
| karaoke |
a kind of music entertainment system that plays the music of popular songs, but leaves out the vocals. This allows a person to sing along with the music. Karaoke was invented in Japan. |
| Libya |
Libya is a country in Africa. It is in an area of the world called the Middle East. Libya lies on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea between the countries of Egypt and Tunisia. Most of Libya is desert. It is part of the Sahara Desert, the largest desert in the world. The part of Libya along the sea has a more mild climate and has large cities and some land for raising animals and farming. Some popular foods in Libya are olives, dates, and grains. |