(idiomatic, derogatory) Having a superficially positive appearance that is belied by the reality, e.g., superficially elegant and beautiful but actually common.

(Britain, Ireland, politics) A government consisting of a coalition of three or more parties, particularly parties with divergent ideologies.

The act of coalescing. / (phonology) The merging of two segments into one.

(US) A service provided at certain businesses which allows one to check one's coat for safekeeping while inside.

A black, viscous tar made by the destructive distillation of coal (to make coke and town gas); it contains a great number of compounds including hydrocarbons and phenols; used in the preparation of medicated soap and shampoo, and industrially for the manufacture of very many products.

Of an intensely black colour, like that of coal.

A black colour, like that of coal; charcoal.

A region along the Pacific Ocean in the contiguous United States. / (chiefly New Zealand) A region on the western side of the South Island of New Zealand.

Of or relating to the eastern seaboard of the United States. / Of or relating to Atlantic Canada.

The eastern seaboard of the United States.