endearment

noun

en·dear·ment | \ in-ˈdir-mənt

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Definition of endearment

1 : a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection

2 : the act or process of endearing

Examples of endearment in a Sentence

two lovers whispering endearments to each other

Recent Examples on the Web That’s the assigned endearment your American grandchildren use. — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, "Siblings can love (but not like) each other," 25 Jan. 2021 That’s the assigned endearment your American grandchildren use. — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, "Siblings can love (but not like) each other," 25 Jan. 2021 The phrase is seen as an affectionate term of endearment in South America but considered offensive in other parts of the world, because its meaning can be misconstrued. — Aleks Klosok And John Sinnott, CNN, "Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani handed three-match ban by FA over social media post," 31 Dec. 2020 That’s the assigned endearment your American grandchildren use. — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, "Siblings can love (but not like) each other," 25 Jan. 2021 That’s the assigned endearment your American grandchildren use. — Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, "Ask Amy: Born-again brother critiques sister’s family via social media," 24 Jan. 2021 The phrase is seen as an affectionate term of endearment in South America but considered offensive in other parts of the world, because its meaning can be misconstrued. — Aleks Klosok And John Sinnott, CNN, "Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani handed three-match ban by FA over social media post," 31 Dec. 2020 The phrase is seen as an affectionate term of endearment in South America but considered offensive in other parts of the world, because its meaning can be misconstrued. — Aleks Klosok And John Sinnott, CNN, "Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani handed three-match ban by FA over social media post," 31 Dec. 2020 The phrase is seen as an affectionate term of endearment in South America but considered offensive in other parts of the world, because its meaning can be misconstrued. — Aleks Klosok And John Sinnott, CNN, "Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani handed three-match ban by FA over social media post," 31 Dec. 2020

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“Endearment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endearment. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.

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endearment

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English Language Learners Definition of endearment

: a word or phrase that shows love or affection

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endearment

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en·dear·ment | \ in-ˈdir-mənt

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: a word or an act that shows love or affection

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