bunting

bunting [Buhn-ting]

noun. 1) a loosely woven fabric used for making flags; flags 2) a type of songbird

"The charming bunting will dress up your Memorial Day weekend."

lenient

lenient [Lee-nee-uh nt]

adjective. permissive, merciful, or tolerant

"Chicago is more lenient about illegal handguns than New York."

"Grandparents tend to be lenient toward their children."

"He would appeal the decision if the sentencing is too lenient."

crochet

crochet    [kroh-Shey]

verb. To make a piece of needlework by looping thread with a hooked needle

"This year's Chelsea Flower Show at London's Royal Hospital opens today with a particularly stunning exhibit: a lawn filled with more than 300,000 crocheted poppies from volunteers around the world."

"Lace, crochet and laser-cut leather are the trend going bro this summer."

"She could crochet and she could embroider."

perk

perk

noun. a special privilege or side benefit

"Having such easy access to some of the best cinema and theater is one of the perks of living in Sydney, Australia."

"Free child care for preschool children of employees was a popular perk of today's tech employers."

"One of the perks you get with your Costco membership: You can buy various gift cards at a discount - usually a $100 value for just $79.99."

in lieu of

in lieu of

phase. in place of, instead of

"Trump said he would be willing to debate with Sanders in lieu of likely Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton."

"In lieu of flowers, the family of the deceased has requested that donations be made to the charity."

"I got a cash award, in lieu of the promised prize package."

binge-watch

binge-watch

phase. to watch (many videos, episodes of a TV show, etc.) in one sitting, over a short period of time

"What are the five new Netflix shows to binge-watch in May?"

"She binge-watched two seasons of the show in one day."

"TV binge-watching is a pandemic that has afflicted many college students."

binge

binge [binj]

noun. a short period of indulging in doing something excessively, e.g. drinking alcohol or eating

"The golfer opened the day with a four-stroke lead, and closed emphatically with the birdie binge."

"The man went on a binge and was in no shape to drive home."

"He was fired because he went on a binge, and didn't show up for work."