spence

Definition of spencenext
chiefly British dialect

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • The debut of chef-founder Tom Waters, diners are treated to an intimate, multi-course experience from the open kitchen, with a rotating, seasonal menu that celebrates Wales’ abundant larder.
    Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • However, because black holes are surrounded by a light-trapping boundary called an event horizon, dormant black holes with larders that aren't quite so well stocked are far more elusive.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Fabric-wise, this skirt is made of a blend of fibers that marries the buttery-softness of Nulu with the four-way stretch of Lycra for extreme flexibility and comfort.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
  • Featuring juicy blueberries under a buttery, oat-crisp topping, this super-easy dessert is the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and crunchy.
    Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • The Coast Guard's Terrel Horne interdicted a 25-foot cuddy cabin boat containing 18 Mexican nationals on board.
    Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Saturday when the ship encountered a cuddy-cabin vessel moving at a high rate of speed, according to the Coast Guard.
    City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Tomato and egg stir-fry is an easy recipe that can be thrown together with common pantry staples in 10 minutes and is delicious enough to be in your weeknight dinner rotation.
    Candy Hom, AJC.com, 28 June 2026
  • If your laundry detergent just isn't cutting it, leaving your sheets with odors and dull colors, reach into your pantry for a bottle of vinegar.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
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“Spence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spence. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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