David Bowie Word Search
This David Bowie word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: ZIGGY, STARDUST, ODDITY, STARMAN, TRANSFORMER, HUNKY, DORY, HEROES, LODGER, SCARY, MONSTERS, BLACKSTAR.
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David Bowie word list, defined
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- STARDUST /ˈstɑːrdəst/ · noun
- The fine dust or particles imagined to be left over from stars, often used poetically for the sparkling material that forms the Milky Way. By extension, it refers to something beautiful, magical, or wonderful that suggests the glitter of stars. Related: starlight, stardrop, cosmic dust, starry matter.
- ODDITY /ˈɒdɪti/ (British); /ˈɑːdɪti/ (US) · noun
- A person, thing, or feature that is unusual, strange, or different from what is expected. Related: anomaly, peculiarity, curiosity, irregularity.
- TRANSFORMER /trænsˈfɔːmə(r)/ · noun
- A transformer is an electrical device that changes the voltage of an alternating current through electromagnetic induction. More broadly, it can mean a person, machine, or system that transforms something; in computing, a transformer is a neural-network architecture based on attention. Related: converter, adaptor, power-conversion device, transforming device.
- HUNKY /ˈhʌŋki/ · adjective
- Informal, chiefly North American: having an attractive, often rugged or muscular appearance. Related: attractive, handsome, good-looking, muscular.
- DORY /ˈdɔːri/ · noun
- A small, flat-bottomed fishing boat with high flared sides, pointed at bow and stern, typically rowed or fitted with a small motor. Also, a marine fish of the genus Zeus (the John Dory), a deep-bodied edible fish found in European waters. Related: skiff, rowboat, dinghy, punt.
- HEROES /ˈhɪəroʊz/ (US); /ˈhɪərəʊz/ (UK) · noun (plural)
- The plural of hero, referring to people who are regarded with great respect for their courage, achievements, or exceptional qualities. It can also refer to the central characters in a work of literature, film, or other narrative. Related: champions, idols, exemplars, saviors.
- LODGER /ˈlɒdʒər/ (British); /ˈlɑːdʒər/ (American) · noun
- A person who rents or occupies a room in another person's house, typically on a temporary or long-term basis. The term may also refer to a person who is provided with accommodation in return for payment. Related: tenant, boarder, renter, resident.
- SCARY /ˈskɛri/ (US); /ˈskeəri/ (UK) · adjective
- Causing fear or anxiety; frightening. In informal use, it can also describe something intensely exciting or impressive. Related: frightening, alarming, eerie, spooky.
- MONSTERS /ˈmɒnstərz/ · noun
- A monster is a fictional creature that is often depicted as being frightening or terrifying. Monsters can be found in mythology, folklore, and fiction, and can take many different forms. Related: beasts, creatures, fiends, goblins.
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