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sears
nounC1-C2 / Low Frequency
/sɪəz/verb; to burn or scorch the surface of something with intense dry heat, causing pain, damage, or discolouration.
seascape
nounLow
/ˈsiːskeɪp/A view or picture of the sea.
seashell
nounB1
/ˈsiːʃɛl/The hard, protective outer layer created by a marine mollusc, often found empty on beaches.
seashore
nounB1
/ˈsiːʃɔː/The land at the edge of the sea, especially the part between high and low tide marks; the shore.
seashore test
nounLow
/ˈsiːʃɔː tɛst/A standardized assessment designed to measure an individual's musical abilities, such as pitch discrimination, rhythm, and tone memory.
seasickness
nounMedium
/ˈsiːsɪknəs/Motion sickness caused by the movement of a ship or boat on water, resulting in nausea and dizziness.
seaside
adjectivenounB1
/ˈsiːsaɪd/The area of land next to the sea, especially a beach or a town or village located there, used for holidays and recreation.
seaside sparrow
nounLow
/ˈsiːsaɪd ˈspærəʊ/A small, dark sparrow (Ammospiza maritima) native to salt marshes along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America.
seasnail
nounLow
/ˈsiːsneɪl/A small marine snail, especially one that lives in saltwater.
season
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/ˈsiːz(ə)n/One of the four distinct periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter), characterized by particular weather patterns and daylight hours.
season creep
nounLow
/ˈsiːzən kriːp/A gradual shift in the timing of seasons, particularly earlier onset of spring and later onset of autumn, attributed to climate change.
season ticket
nounB1
/ˈsiːz(ə)n ˌtɪkɪt/A ticket giving the holder the right to use a service (such as transportation) or attend a series of events (such as sports matches) over a set period, typically purchased in advance at a discounted rate compared to individual tickets.
seasonal
adjectivenounB1
/ˈsiː.zən.əl/Relating to, characteristic of, or affected by a particular season of the year.
seasonal affective disorder
nounModerate in medical and psychological contexts; low in everyday conversation.
/ˈsiːzənl əˈfɛktɪv dɪsˈɔːdə/A type of depression that occurs at specific times of the year, typically in winter.
seasonality
nounC1/C2
/ˌsiː.zənˈæl.ə.ti/The characteristic of being dependent on or varying with the seasons, or occurring at a specific, regular time each year.
seasoning
nounB1
/ˈsiːzənɪŋ/A substance, such as salt, herbs, or spices, added to food to enhance its flavour.
seasons, the
nounA1
/ðə ˈsiːz(ə)nz/The four distinct periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn/fall, winter) characterized by specific weather patterns and daylight hours.
seastrand
nounRare
/ˈsiːstrænd/The shore or beach of the sea.
seat
nounverbverb-intransitive+1A1
/siːt/A thing made or used for sitting on, such as a chair or part of a vehicle.
seat belt
nounB1
/ˈsiːt bɛlt/A safety strap designed to secure a person in a vehicle seat during a collision or sudden stop.

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