26984 words

alums

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
a chemical substance containing aluminium used in dyeing (= changing the colour of something) and as an astringent (= substance that causes skin to tighten)
2
short for

Examples:

Paul, although an Englishman, is an Arizona State alum.
The interviewer asks a few questions, including whether the applicant is the child of an alum.
3
short for

Examples:

Her comedian husband, like her, is a "Saturday Night Live" alum.
He's an alum of the Chicago Theater Company.

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