ESL

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   noununcountableinitialism

   Initialism of English as a second language. It means learning English when your first language is something else.

   He enrolled in an ESL class to improve his English before college.

   She earned a certificate to teach ESL at the community center.

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   noununcountableinitialism

   Initialism of extended shelf life. It describes food treated to stay fresh longer than usual.

   The dairy switched to ESL milk so it lasts longer in stores.

   This carton is labeled ESL and stays good for several weeks.

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   proper nouninitialism

   Initialism of East St. Louis. It is a short way to write the name of the Illinois city.

   She grew up in ESL before moving across the river for work.

   The band played a small show in ESL last summer.

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