English Words Starting With C

• cushing

  nounLow
  /ˈkʊʃɪŋ/A proper noun functioning as a surname; can also refer to a specific condition, Cushing's syndrome, or a location.
• cushing's disease

  nounC2
  /ˈkʊʃɪŋz dɪˈziːz/A medical condition caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of the hormone cortisol, specifically resulting from a pituitary tumour that overproduces adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
• cushion

  nounverbverb-transitiveB1
  /ˈkʊʃ(ə)n/A soft bag of cloth, leather, or plastic, filled with soft material, used to make a seat or chair more comfortable.
• cushion cut

  nounC1
  /ˈkʊʃn̩ ˌkʌt/A specific shape and cutting style for gemstones, especially diamonds, characterized by a square or rectangular outline with rounded corners and large, prominent facets.
• cushion pink

  nounC2
  /ˌkʊʃ.ən ˈpɪŋk/A shade of pale pink, often soft and muted, reminiscent of the colour of certain decorative cushions.
• cushion plant

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈkʊʃən plɑːnt/A low-growing, compact plant that forms a dense, mound-like shape resembling a cushion.
• cushion rafter

  nounRare / Technical
  /ˈkʊʃ.ən ˈrɑːf.tə/A horizontal timber or beam in traditional roof construction that connects and supports the rafters where they meet the wall plate.
• cushitic

  adjectivenounC1
  /kʊˈʃɪtɪk/A primary branch of the Afroasiatic language family, spoken in the Horn of Africa and surrounding regions.
• cushman

  nounVery Low
  /ˈkʊʃmən/A proper noun, primarily a surname or company name.
• cusk

  nounVery Low
  /kʌsk/A deep-water marine fish (Brosme brosme) found in the North Atlantic, related to the cod.
• cusk-eel

  nounVery Low
  /ˈkʌsk iːl/Any of numerous marine fish of the family Ophidiidae, resembling eels in body shape but not true eels.
• cusp

  nounLow-Medium
  /kʌsp/A point or pointed end where two curves meet, especially on a tooth or a geometric figure. More broadly, a point of transition between two states.
• cuspid

  nounRare
  /ˈkʌspɪd/A canine tooth; a pointed tooth used for tearing food.
• cuspidation

  nounVery Low (Technical/Literary)
  /ˌkʌspɪˈdeɪʃən/The action or condition of having cusps (pointed ends or projections); formation into cusps.
• cuspidor

  nounVery low
  /ˈkʌspɪdɔː/A container for spitting into, especially one used for tobacco spit.
• cusping

  nounC2
  /ˈkʌspɪŋ/The act of forming or being at a cusp; the point of transition between two states or periods.
• cuss

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveMedium-Low
  /kʌs/To swear or use profane language.
• cussing

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈkʌs.ɪŋ/Using profane or obscene language, especially when angry or frustrated.
• cussword

  nounC2
  /ˈkʌswɜːd/A taboo or offensive word, typically one that is considered obscene or blasphemous.
• custard

  nounB1
  /ˈkʌs.təd/A sweet, creamy dessert or sauce made by cooking milk or cream with egg yolks and sugar (or a powder substitute), often thickened with cornflour.

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