exclusive

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. not divided or shared with others

- they have exclusive use of the machine

Similar word(s): unshared, sole

2. excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority

- exclusive clubs

- an exclusive restaurants and shops

Similar word(s): alone, only, inner, inside, privileged, selective

3. not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective

- gained their exclusive attention

Similar word(s): concentrated, single, undivided

Sentences with exclusive as an adjective:

- Exclusive clubs tend to serve exclusive brands of food and drinks, in the same exorbitant price range, such as the 'finest' French châteaux.

- The teacher's pet commands the teacher's exclusive attention.

noun

1. a news report that is reported first by one news organization

Similar word(s): scoop

Definition categories: communication, account, report, story

Sentences with exclusive as a noun:

- The editor agreed to keep a lid on a potentially distastrous political scoop in exchange for an exclusive of a happier nature