Noun
◊ A word or phrase that shows love or affection
◊ A special word or name that friends or lovers use when they speak to each other is sometimes called a term of endearment.
Source – merriam-webster
I encountered this word from the article “Brooklyn was mine.” The sentence “We’re approaching Pacific St. again–was a typical sign-off, accompanied by endearments.” Now I looked the word, I have an idea of what this word means.
