noun🔗Share(often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public."a difficult affair to manage"businessorganizationeventactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely."an affair of honor, a duel;  an affair of love, an intrigue"actioneventsituationthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle."The border patrol reported a minor affaire with smugglers, involving only a few shots fired and no serious injuries. "militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA material object (vaguely designated)."He used a hook-shaped affair with a long handle to unlock the car."thingitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn adulterous relationship. (from affaire de cœur)."After many years of marriage, John's affair with a coworker became public. "familysexhumanmoralsocietycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA romantic relationship with someone who is not one's regular partner (boyfriend, girlfriend)."The office gossip was that John was having an affaire with his secretary. "familysexhumansocietymoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship."His wife suspected that he had an affaire with a coworker. "familysexpersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA party or social gathering, especially of a formal nature."The school's graduation ceremony was a grand affaire, with students dressed in formal attire and proud families watching. "groupevententertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe (male or female) genitals."During the school play, the student's costume was designed to obscure their affaire. "sexbodyanatomyorganhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading