Definitions

How to write a proper definition

1. Identify the word type
Types Examples
· object / idea (that/which)‘pencil’ / ‘love’
· place (where)‘cinema’
· moment (when)‘Christmas’
· people (who)‘police officer’
2. Use this structure
Types Examples
objects / ideasA pencil is an object that we use to write something.
placesA cinema is the place where we can watch films.
moment Christmas is the time of the year when we get presents and sing carols.
peopleA police officer is a person who fights crime and protects us from criminals.

Practice

gym
It's a place where you can exercise.
wizard
It's a person who makes magic.
dragon
It's a feroucious creature who spits fire.
holidays
It's the time when we can rest from work or school.