THING

(OBJECT) [noun] [C] - used to refer in an approximate way to an object or to avoid naming itWhat's that thing over there?There are several things on the table which belong to you.She makes a lot of things herself.There are some nice things in the shops this summer.I don't eat sweet things (= sweet food).How does this damn thing work?(informal) She's just bought a new word processor thing (= I don't know exactly what it is).Your things are either your possessions or a particular set of your possessions.All their things were destroyed in the fire.Bring your swimming things if the weather's nice.Things are also a particular set of objects.Let me help you clear away the tea things (= cups, plates, etc. that are used for having tea).