English Words Starting With D

• dance of death

  nounC1-C2
  /ˌdɑːns əv ˈdɛθ/A medieval allegorical concept representing the universality of death, depicting Death (often as a skeleton) leading people of all social ranks to the grave.
• dance therapy

  nounC2
  /ˈdɑːns ˌθer.ə.pi/A form of expressive therapy that uses movement and dance for psychological, emotional, and physical healing.
• dancegoer

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈdɑːnsˌɡəʊ.ə/A person who regularly attends dance performances, such as ballets, contemporary dance shows, or other theatrical dance events.
• dancehall

  nounC1
  /ˈdɑːnshɔːl/A genre of Jamaican popular music characterized by a deejay toasting or rapping over a heavy, repetitive beat.
• dancer

  nounB1
  /ˈdɑːnsə(r)/a person who dances, especially as a profession or in a performance.
• dancercise

  nounC2
  /ˈdɑːnsəsaɪz/A system of aerobic exercise that incorporates dance movements.
• dancette

  nounExtremely Rare / Obscure
  /dɑːnˈsɛt/A zigzag or indented molding or parapet, especially in fortifications or heraldry.
• dancewear

  nounB2-C1
  /ˈdɑːnsweə(r)/Specialized clothing worn for dance practice, rehearsal, or performance.
• dancical

  nounVery Rare
  /ˈdɑːnsɪk(ə)l/A theatrical performance that is primarily a dance-based musical.
• dancing girl

  nounLow
  /ˈdɑːnsɪŋ ɡɜːl/A female performer whose profession is to dance, often in entertainment venues or cultural shows.
• dancing step

  nounB2
  /ˈdɑːnsɪŋ step/A single movement or sequence of movements made with the feet in dance.
• dancing-lady orchid

  nounC2
  /ˈdɑːnsɪŋ ˌleɪdi ˈɔːkɪd/A common name for orchids of the genus Oncidium, known for their brightly colored flowers with a large lip that resembles a skirted dancer.
• dandelion

  nounB1
  /ˈdændɪlaɪən/A common wild plant with bright yellow flowers and deeply toothed leaves, which produces a globular seed head of white fluffy seeds.
• dander

  nounC1
  /ˈdændə/Tiny scales of dead skin and hair shed by animals, which can cause allergic reactions.
• dandie dinmont

  nounVery Low
  /ˌdændi ˈdɪnmɒnt/A breed of small terrier with a long body, short legs, and a distinctive topknot of hair on the head.
• dandify

  verbverb-transitiveC2 (Very Low Frequency)
  /ˈdændɪfaɪ/To make (someone or something) look like a dandy; to dress or adorn in an excessively elegant or foppish manner.
• dandiprat

  nounVery Rare / Archaic / Obsolete
  /ˈdændɪpræt/A very small or insignificant person, especially a child; also, historically, a small coin of low value.
• dandle

  verbverb-transitiveRare
  /ˈdænd(ə)l/To move (a small child) up and down gently and affectionately on one's knee or in one's arms.
• dandolo

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdændələʊ/A proper noun referring specifically to the name of a prominent noble family of Venice, particularly known for producing Doges, most notably Enrico Dandolo, the 41st Doge of Venice (r. 1192–1205).
• dandong

  nounVery Low
  /dænˈdɒŋ/A city in Liaoning Province, northeastern China, located on the border with North Korea.

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