Browse by letter
English Words Starting With C
13,732 entries — pick a word to see its definition, pronunciation, and usage.
Filter
Parts of speech
- cloisonne/ˈklwɑːzɒneɪ/A decorative technique in which thin wires are used to create compartments (cloisons) on a metal object, which are then filled with colored vitreous enamel paste.adjectivenounC1+
- cloister/ˈklɔɪstə/A covered walkway, usually with columns, forming part of a monastery, convent, or college, often surrounding a courtyard.nounverbverb-transitiveC1/C2
- cloister garth/ˌklɔɪstə ˈɡɑːθ/A courtyard surrounded by cloisters in a monastery, convent, church, or college.nounLow
- cloistered vault/ˈklɔɪ.stəd vɔːlt/A specific architectural term for a type of vault in which the ribs create a web-like pattern, often found in Gothic church ceilings.nounC2
- cloistress/ˈklɔɪstrəs/A female inhabitant of a cloister; a nun.nounRare
- cloky/ˈkləʊki/A rare, non-standard adjective describing something that is dense, stifling, or oppressive, as if covered by a heavy cloth or cloak.nounExtremely low
- clomb/kləʊm/An archaic, literary, or dialectal past tense and past participle of the verb 'climb'.verbVery Low (Archaic/Literary/Dialectal)
- clomiphene/ˈkləʊ.mɪ.fiːn/A synthetic non-steroidal drug used to induce ovulation in women who do not ovulate regularly.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency / Technical)
- clomp/klɒmp/to walk with a heavy, clumsy, audible step, often making a dull thudding sound.nounverb-intransitiveLow
- clonazepam/ˌkləʊˈnæz.ə.pæm/A synthetic benzodiazepine medication prescribed primarily as an anticonvulsant and anxiolytic.nounLow frequency (specialist/technical term)
- clone/kləʊn/An exact genetic copy of a living organism or cell, produced artificially.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- clonidine/ˈklɒn.ɪ.diːn/A prescription medication used primarily to treat high blood pressure and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).nounLow
- cloning/ˈkləʊnɪŋ/The process of producing a genetically identical copy of an organism or cell.nounB2
- clonk/klɒŋk/A dull, hollow, heavy, metallic, or wooden thud or clunk.nounverbverb-ambitransitiveC2
- clonmel/klɒnˈmɛl/A town in County Tipperary, Ireland.nounVery Low
- clontarf/klɒnˈtɑːrf/A district, coastal suburb, and electoral ward in Dublin, Ireland.nounC2
- clonus/ˈkləʊnəs/A medical term for a series of involuntary, rhythmic, muscular contractions and relaxations.nounVery Low
- clooney/ˈkluːni/A proper noun primarily referring to George Clooney, an internationally renowned American actor, director, producer, and activist, often used as a cultural reference point.nounLow
- cloot/kluːt/A hoof of an animal, especially a cloven hoof.nounVery Low
- clootie/ˈkluːti/A cloth; specifically, a rag or a piece of cloth, especially one used for a particular purpose (e.g., for covering a pudding).nounVery Rare / Dialectal
Showing 6841–6860 of 13732 words.