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

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb Plural noun Combining form Verb (transitive)Verb (intransitive)Verb (ambitransitive)

crocket
nounVery Low
/ˈkrɒkɪt/A small carved ornament in Gothic architecture, typically shaped like a curling leaf or bud, arranged in a series projecting from the edges or angles of spires, pinnacles, or gables.
crockett
nounLow
/ˈkrɒkɪt/A proper noun primarily referring to an English and Scottish surname, or a place name derived from it.
crockford
nounVery Low
/ˈkrɒkfəd/A surname, most famously associated with Douglas Crockford, a prominent American computer programmer and technology writer.
crocodile
nounB1
/ˈkrɒkədaɪl/A large, predatory, semiaquatic reptile with a long snout, powerful jaws, a thick hide, and a long tail.
crocodile bird
nounRare
/ˈkrɒkədaɪl bɜːd/A small, brownish-grey bird (species Pluvianus aegyptius) traditionally believed to pick food from the mouths or teeth of crocodiles.
crocodile clip
nounC1
/ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl ˌklɪp/A small metal clasp with serrated jaws, opened and closed by a spring, used to make a temporary electrical connection.
crocodile river
nounLow
/ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl ˈrɪv.ə/A river that is inhabited by, or notably associated with, crocodiles.
crocodile tears
nounplural-nounC1
/ˌkrɒkədaɪl ˈtɪəz/Insincere expressions of sorrow or remorse.
crocodilian
adjectivenounC2
/ˌkrɒk.əˈdɪl.i.ən/Relating to or resembling a crocodile.
crocoite
nounVery Low
/ˈkrɒkəʊʌɪt/A rare mineral consisting of lead chromate, typically forming bright orange-red crystals.
crocosmia
nounLow
krə(ʊ)ˈkɒzmɪəA genus of flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae), native to grasslands in eastern and southern Africa, known for their sword-shaped leaves and bright, funnel-shaped flowers.
crocus
adjectivenounB2
/ˈkrəʊkəs/A small, low-growing plant that produces brightly coloured, cup-shaped flowers in early spring or autumn.
crocus sack
nounLow
/ˈkrəʊkəs sæk/A large, coarse bag made of strong material, typically used for carrying agricultural products like potatoes, grain, or cotton.
croesus
nounC1
/ˈkriːsəs/A person of immense wealth; a very rich person.
croft
nounLow frequency (C2/Proficiency level word)
/krɒft/A small enclosed piece of arable land, often with a cottage, found especially in Scotland and northern England.
crog
verbExtremely Rare / Dialectal
/krɒɡ/(dialect, chiefly Northern England) A physical cramp, a stiffening or contraction of the muscles.
croggy
nounVery low
/ˈkrɒɡi/A ride on the handlebars or crossbar of someone else's bicycle.
crohn's disease
nounC1/C2
/krəʊnz dɪˈziːz/A chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly the ileum and colon.
croissant
nounB1
/ˈkwæsɒ̃/ or /ˈkrwʌsɒ̃/ (common variants: /ˈkwʌsɒ̃/, /ˈkrwʌsɒŋ/)A crescent-shaped, buttery, flaky pastry made with leavened laminated dough.
croix de guerre
nounLow
/ˌkrwɑː də ˈɡɛː/A French military decoration awarded for bravery in combat, literally 'cross of war'.

Showing 12241–12260 of 13732 words.