Pronunciation: /pleɪn/
noun a large area of flat land with few trees
A1 I prefer to wear plain colors.
A2 She always chooses plain fabrics for her clothing.
B1 The artist painted a landscape with a plain in the background.
B2 The plain stretched out for miles, uninterrupted by any buildings or trees.
C1 The plain was a vast expanse of grassland, perfect for grazing animals.
C2 The geologist studied the formation of the plain over millions of years.
adjective not decorated or elaborate; simple or basic
A1 The cake was plain and simple.
A2 She wore a plain white t-shirt.
B1 The instructions were written in plain language.
B2 The room was decorated in a plain, minimalist style.
C1 The artist preferred to paint in a plain, realistic manner.
C2 The design was elegant in its plain simplicity.
adverb clearly or simply
A1 She dressed plainly in a simple t-shirt and jeans.
A2 The instructions were written in plain language for easy understanding.
B1 He spoke plainly about his feelings, not holding anything back.
B2 The design was plain and unadorned, with clean lines and minimal decoration.
C1 The report was presented in a plain format, without any fancy graphics or embellishments.
C2 The artist's style was plain and understated, focusing on the beauty of simplicity.
formal The architect designed a plain and simple building for the office complex.
informal I prefer my coffee plain, just black with no sugar or cream.
slang She's just a plain Jane, nothing special about her.
figurative His explanation was so plain and clear that even a child could understand it.
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