Search for crossword answers and clues
Unexpected revelation
Answer for the clue "Unexpected revelation ", 10 letters:
eye-opener
Word definitions for eye-opener in dictionaries
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"anything that informs and enlightens," 1863, from eye (n.) + agent noun from open (v.). Earlier "alcoholic drink" especially one taken early in the day (1818).
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS ■ ADJECTIVE real ▪ Jimmy thought her a real eye-opener . ▪ This can be a real eye-opener in many parts of the world. ▪ But leaping to a 166-megahertz chip is a real eye-opener . EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ A visit to a farm ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 An experience or event that reveals, enlightens, or informs; something that causes learning, revelation, realization, or increased awareness. 2 An alcoholic beverage consumed first thing in the morning. A euphemism used by those offering or consuming ...
Usage examples of eye-opener.
On course we will: bootlegs and eye-openers by ther dozen we will dispense in honor of meetin' ye, at yer expense, an' don't ye fergit it, nuther.
He would also have poured down an eye-opener consisting of half a water glass of fine Champagne brandy.