| marsh |
A marsh is an area of land that is very wet and usually has tall grass growing on it in different places. |
| marshmallow |
A marshmallow is a very soft candy that is very light and full of air. Marshmallows are usually white and shaped like small, round pillows. |
| Maryland |
Maryland is one of the fifty states that make up the United States of America. A short way to write Maryland is MD. |
| mask |
A mask is a covering that hides your face. [3 definitions] |
| Massachusetts |
Massachusetts is one of the fifty states that make up the United States of America. A short way to write Massachusetts is MA. |
| master bedroom |
A bedroom is a room in a house or apartment where people sleep. The master bedroom is the bedroom that is the largest one, if there are two or more bedrooms. Usually, the master bedroom is for adults, not children. |
| mat1 |
A mat is a small rug or other strong piece of material that is used to cover a small area of a floor. When you come into a house or other building, there is often a mat where you can wipe your shoes. [2 definitions] |
| match1 |
A match is something people can use when they want to light a fire. It is a thin stick of wood or cardboard, and it is covered at the top with something that catches fire when you rub it against something rough. |
| match2 |
When two things match, they look like each other in some way, or they go together well. [3 definitions] |
| material |
Material is anything that is used for building or making new things. Wood, metal, and paper are some materials. [2 definitions] |
| math |
Math is a short word for mathematics. |
| mathematics |
Mathematics is the study of numbers, amounts, and shapes. |
| matter |
When something matters to you, it means that it is important to you. Having enough food to eat, having a nice place to live, and having friends are some things that matter to most people. When we say something doesn't matter, it means that it is not important. [4 definitions] |
| Mauritania |
Mauritania is a country in Africa. It lies along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, and it is between Western Sahara and Senegal. Mauritania is a desert country. Even though the land is very dry, most people in Mauritania make a living from raising animals and farming. People there speak Arabic and a number of other languages. |
| Mauritius |
Mauritius is an island country in the Indian Ocean. Farmers there grow a lot of sugar cane. Many tourists come to Mauritius to enjoy its beaches and mountains. People began to live in Mauritius only about five hundred years ago. Since then, people from many different countries and continents have come to live there. |
| May |
May is the fifth month of the year. |
| may |
If we say the cat may go outside, it means that it is OK for the cat to go outside. The cat is allowed to do that. If your sister says you may look at her pictures, it means that she will let you look at them. [2 definitions] |
| maybe |
If you ask your dad if he will take you to the movies and he says that maybe he will, then it is possible he will take you, but it is not certain. |
| mayonnaise |
Mayonnaise is something that adds flavor to food. People often spread mayonnaise on sandwiches and put it in salads. Mayonnaise is made with oil and eggs and other things to make it taste good. |
| mayor |
A mayor is the head of government in a village, town, or city. |
| maze |
A maze is a group of paths between high walls or thick bushes. Mazes are often made to confuse people who travel through them. |