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English Words Starting With D

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doily
nounC2
/ˈdɔɪli/A small, decorative mat, typically made of paper, cotton, or lace, placed under a dish or ornamental object to protect a surface or for decoration.
doing
nounA1 (as a form of 'do'); A2/B1 (as a distinct noun). Very high frequency.
/ˈduːɪŋ/The act of performing or carrying out an action; the process of engaging in an activity.
doings
plural-nounB2
/ˈduːɪŋz/Activities, actions, or events (often informal or unspecified).
doink
interjectionnounverbLow (niche/informal)
/dɔɪŋk/A comical or exaggerated sound effect, often representing a sudden, minor impact or a humorous, bouncy action.
doisy
nounVery Low / Obsolete
/ˈdɔɪzi/An archaic term meaning showy, gaudy, or extravagantly ornamented.
doit
nounRare (Historical/Literary)
/dɔɪt/A very small sum of money; something of negligible value.
dojo
nounC1
/ˈdəʊ.dʒəʊ/A training hall for Japanese martial arts.
dol.
abbreviationnounB1
/dɒl/a child's toy in the form of a human figure, typically a baby or a person; also used informally to refer to an attractive woman
dolby
nounMedium-High
/ˈdɒl.bi/A trademark for a series of noise-reduction and audio encoding/playback systems used in film, music, and consumer electronics.
dolce
adjectivenounLow (C1-C2)
/ˈdɒltʃeɪ/In music, a direction meaning to play in a sweet, soft, gentle manner.
dolce far niente
nounC2/Low
/ˌdɒltʃeɪ ˌfɑː nɪˈɛnteɪ/The pleasure of doing nothing; the sweetness of idleness.
dolce vita
nounC2
/ˌdɒl(t)ʃeɪ ˈviːtə/A life of luxury, pleasure, and self-indulgence, often with connotations of glamour, leisure, and sensual enjoyment.
dolcelatte
nounC1/C2
/ˌdɒltʃɪˈlɑːteɪ/A mild, soft Italian blue cheese with a creamy texture and a sweet, mild flavour, often with blue-green veining.
doldrums
nounC1
/ˈdɒl.drəmz/A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits.
dole
nounverbverb-transitiveC1
/dəʊl/A government benefit paid regularly to people who are unemployed or otherwise in need.
dole bludger
nounC1
/ˈdəʊl ˌblʌdʒ.ər/A person who lives on government unemployment benefits (the dole) while avoiding seeking work.
dole cupboard
nounC1/C2
/ˈdəʊl ˌkʌbəd/A cupboard or storeroom in an institution (historically, a workhouse or similar charitable establishment) from which food, clothing, or other necessities were distributed to the poor.
dolerite
nounC2
/ˈdɒlərʌɪt/A coarse-grained, dark, intrusive igneous rock composed mainly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene minerals.
dolgellau
nounLow
/dɒlˈɡɛθlaɪ/A town and community in Gwynedd, northwest Wales, historically notable for its gold mining and wool trade.
dolichocephalic
adjectivenounLow
/ˌdɒl.ɪ.kəʊ.sɪˈfæl.ɪk/Having a long, narrow skull.

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