imperial
/ɪmˈpɪriəl/
adjective
- Relating to an empire or an emperor; having the qualities of an empire, such as great power or authority.
- The imperial army marched across the border.
- The imperial palace was decorated with gold and marble.
- Many countries have moved away from imperial systems of government.
- Majestic, grand, or commanding in appearance or manner.
- She walked into the room with an imperial air.
- The old mansion had an imperial staircase that swept up to the second floor.
- His imperial beard made him look like a king.
- Relating to a system of weights and measures formerly used in the UK (pounds, ounces, feet, inches, etc.).
- The recipe uses imperial measurements like cups and ounces.
- The imperial gallon is larger than the US gallon.
- Canada officially uses metric, but many people still think in imperial units.
noun
- A small, pointed beard grown on the chin, often associated with Emperor Napoleon III.
- The actor wore a fake imperial for the historical film.
- His imperial was neatly trimmed.
- He grew an imperial to look more distinguished.