Eclipse

Eclipse (Noun/Verb)
Syllable division: e-clipse
How to pronounce: UK: /ɪˈklɪps/ US: /ɪˈklɪps/

American Pronunciation of the word Eclipse

Eclipse as a NOUN
Meaning: A time when the sun entirely or partially "hides from" the sky when the moon is passing in front of or behind the earth, or when the moon darkens as the earth's shadow passes over it.
Example:
> The next solar eclipse will be in about 50 years.
> Have you seen the eclipse of the sun this past weekend?

Eclipse as a VERB
Meaning: To significantly reduce the importance, quality, or fame of another person or thing.
Example:
> During his election, his wife eclipsed all of his issues and caused for him come in second.
> She came up with a good idea to eclipse the organization's achievements

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Scientific background, astronomical phenomenon - full sun eclipse, total solar eclipse

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Disinfectant

Disinfectant (Noun)
Syllable division: dis·​in·​fec·​tant
How to pronounce: UK: /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.tənt/ US: /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.t̬ənt/

American Pronunciation of the word Disinfectant

Meaning: A liquid used specifically for cleaning surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms that contains chemicals that destroy bacteria.
Example:
> We need to produce disinfectants that are not harmful for the environment.
> Why are disinfectants so expensive this month?

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Disinfectants on wood table

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Chimney

Chimney (Noun)
Syllable division: chim·​ney
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈtʃɪm.ni/ US: /ˈtʃɪm.ni/

American Pronunciation of the word Chimney

Meaning: A structure which is hollow and allows smoke from fires inside buildings to escape and reach the outside air.
Example:
> We really need to get the chimney fixed before winter starts.
> Children are told that Santa Claus climbs through the chimney with presents.

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Chimney on the tiled roof of a family house

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Transit

Transit (Noun/Verb)
Syllable division: tran·​sit
How to pronounce: UK:/ˈtræn.zɪt/  US:/ˈtræn.zɪt/

American Pronunciation of the word Transit

Transit as a NOUN
#1 Meaning: When people or good and transferred from one place to another.
Example:
> I really do hope that nothing will get damaged while we are in transit.

#2 Meaning: A trademark for a certain kind of road vehicle used for cargo transportation.
Example:
> Please make sure that the parcel gets placed in a red transit van this afternoon.

Transit as a VERB
Meaning: To travel through or across a location, region, or country en-route to another location.
Example:
> My first transit will be through Qatar on my way to England.

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Rear view of a woman at the airport in transit.

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Mistletoe

Mistletoe (Noun)
Syllable division: mis·​tle·​toe
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈmɪs.əl.təʊ/ US: /ˈmɪs.əl.toʊ/

American Pronunciation of the word Mistletoe

Meaning: A tree-growing evergreen plant with small, white fruits and pale yellow flowers that bears leaves all year long. Christmas decorations that frequently feature mistletoe are used, and it's customary to kiss someone there.
Example:
> They kissed under the mistletoe after they got engaged.
> I like using mistletoes as decorations.

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Bunches of mistletoe hanging on red ribbon on a snowy December day outdoors.

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