Phrase Hound found 136 phrases and 64 compound words that contain plain. The most common are listed below. Open plain in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 136
- plain textText or any data that is to be encrypted (as opposed to ciphertext).
- plain and simpleClearly, without any doubt or complexity.
- flood plainAlternative form of floodplain: A low-lying plain adjacent to a river subject to flooding during periods of high rainfall or at high tide.
- Central PlainThe region on the lower reaches of the Yellow River in China which formed the cradle of Chinese civilization.
- Plain-language
- plain oldHaving no special properties; ordinary.
- North China PlainA large alluvial plain of northern China, bordered to the north by the Yanshan Mountains, to the west by the Taihang Mountains and Funiu Mountains, to the southwest by the Dabie Mountains and Tongbai Mountains, and to the east by the …
- plain JaneA young woman or girl of average or unremarkable appearance.
- Northeast China PlainA plain located in Northeast China lying between the Greater and Lesser Khingan and Changbai mountains.
- plain EnglishEnglish that does not use any jargon or technical or scientific terminology; simple or easily comprehensible words or language, usually denoting a form restricted by good sense alone, as contrasted with a codified form via controlled …
- plain paperPaper that has no ruled lines or other markings on it.
- plain truthThe unfiltered and honest facts about a subject or circumstances; reality.
- plain dealerSomeone who interacts or does business straightforwardly and honestly.
- Salisbury PlainA chalk plateau, mostly in Wiltshire, England, that is rich in archaeology.
- Plain of JarsA plateau in Laos, known for the thousands of large megalithic jars scattered in the landscape.
- Bell PlainA township in Marshall County, Illinois, United States.
- Dinner PlainA town in Alpine Shire, north eastern Victoria, Australia
- Dry PlainA locality in the Snowy Monaro council area, south eastern New South Wales, Australia.
- alluvial plainA plain formed by the deposition of sediment from the periodic flooding of a river.
- Ararat plainA fertile plain of the Armenian Highland in the middle valley of the Araks river.
- plain bearingA bearing with no rolling elements, consisting of a protective surface to reduce friction.
- Manchurian PlainSynonym of Northeast China Plain: A plain located in Northeast China lying between the Greater and Lesser Khingan and Changbai mountains.
- plain clothesCivilian clothes worn by someone in an occupation or organization for which a uniform might be expected, as the police or clergy.
- plain speechA distinctive Quaker dialect of English, reformed on religious grounds and characterized by features such as use of the pronoun “thou” and numerical names for months and days of the week.
- Sharon plainThe central section of the Coastal Plain of Israel.
Compound words 64
- floodplainA low-lying plain adjacent to a river subject to flooding during periods of high rainfall or at high tide.
- plainlyIn a plain manner; simply; basically.
- plainsongA form of monophonic chant in unison using the Gregorian scale, sung in various Christian churches.
- plainspokenSpeaking in a forthright manner.
- plainfulFull of lamentation.
- unplainNot plain.
- etchplainA plain (area of land, not necessarily flat) where bedrock has been subject to extensive etching or subsurface weathering.
- plainishSomewhat plain in appearance.
- plainsiesIn children's games, such as jacks, the simplest style of play, without additional actions such as clapping.
- riverplainThe alluvial plain of a river.