plural noun
Words that tell you what people, places, or things are like.
Please provide detailed descriptions of the incident.
The book has vivid descriptions of nature.
American English
How to pronounce descriptions
nounB1Common word
dihSKRIHPshnz
/dɪˈskɹɪp.ʃn̩z/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of description
Words that tell you what people, places, or things are like.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
Useful expressions
a written list of the work and duties of a job
Read the job description before you apply.
words that explain what someone or something is like
Can you give me a description of the house?
so unusual or wonderful that words cannot describe it
The view was beautiful beyond description.