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B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun Theater

n. the areas at the sides of a stage where actors wait to go on.

n. the off-stage spaces to the left and right of the acting area, typically hidden from the audience's view by curtains.

“The nervous actor waited in the wings for his cue to enter.”

“Stagehands hurried through the wings, repositioning heavy props during the brief blackout between the first and second acts.”

B1 · Intermediate Plural noun

n. parts of a large building that stick out from the main middle part.

n. lateral extensions or subordinate sections of a large building, often designated by their direction or purpose.

“The hospital added two new wings to provide more space for patients.”

“The west wing of the palace houses the royal library and several private galleries that are rarely open to the public.”

A2 · Elementary Plural noun Cooking

n. the wings of a chicken cooked as a snack or meal.

n. the forelimbs of a chicken, typically served fried or roasted as a popular appetiser.

“We ordered a large plate of spicy buffalo wings to share.”

“The chef marinated the wings in a blend of honey and soy sauce before grilling them to a crisp finish.”