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excelsior

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun excelsior has 1 sense
  1. excelsior, wood shavings - thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing
    --1 is a kind of packing material, packing, wadding

Definitions from the Web

Term: Excelsior

Definitions:

  1. Noun: Fine wood shavings used for stuffing, padding, or packing.
  2. Noun: A superior quality or remarkable achievement.
  3. Noun: City in the northeastern region of Puerto Rico, known for its beautiful landscapes.
  4. Noun: An old term for a superior or remarkable person.
  5. Interjection: Used to express excitement or approval.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1: The furniture was well-padded with excelsior to ensure safe transportation.

Sense 2: Winning the marathon was an excelsior for John; he dedicated years to training for that moment.

Sense 3: Excelsior is a picturesque city where the mountains meet the sea.

Sense 4: In the legend, the savior was called the excelsior, as he carried out extraordinary feats to protect his people.

Sense 5: Excelsior! Our team has won the championship!

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