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Niagara Falls waterfalls on the Niagara River located on the border between the United States and Canada. The falls are divided into two principal sections by an island in the river. The two major sets of falls are the Horseshoe Falls, on the Canadian side, and the American Falls, on the U.S. side. The large and impressive falls are popular with sightseers.
nibble to eat in small bites. [7 definitions]
Nicaragua a country in Central America. Managua is the capital of Nicaragua.
nice pleasant; attractive. [4 definitions]
niche a hollow place set into a wall to hold a statue or some other object. [2 definitions]
nick a shallow cut or chip in a surface. [2 definitions]
nickel a dense, hard, silver-white metal that is one of the chemical elements. It is sometimes combined with other metals to make alloys such as stainless steel. (symbol: Ni). [2 definitions]
nickname a name given to a person, place, or thing in place of the real name. [3 definitions]
nicotine a poisonous substance found in the tobacco plant. Nicotine is what causes people to become addicted to cigarettes.
niece a daughter of one's brother or sister; a daughter of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.
Niger a country in north central Africa. Niamey is the capital of Niger. [2 definitions]
Nigeria a country in western Africa on the Atlantic Ocean. Abuja is the capital of Nigeria.
Nigerian of or pertaining to Nigeria or its people, culture, or the like. [2 definitions]
Niger River a long river in western Africa that begins in Guinea and flows through Mali and Niger. It then flows along the border between Niger and Benin, through Nigeria, and finally into the Atlantic Ocean. It is an extremely important water source in the region.
night the hours of darkness between sunset and dawn. [3 definitions]
night and day without rest or interruption; seeming to have no end.
nightfall the time when day ends and night begins.
nightgown a long loose gown that is worn in bed.
nightingale a small bird that lives in Europe and is known for its beautiful song. A nightingale is a kind of thrush.
nightly happening or done every night. [2 definitions]
nightmare a frightening dream. [2 definitions]