English Words Starting With D

• dramedy

  nounC1
  /ˈdrɑː.mə.di/A work of fiction (play, TV series, film) that blends dramatic and comedic elements.
• drammen

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdrɑːmən/A proper noun; the name of a city and municipality in Viken county, Norway.
• drammock

  nounArchaic / Extremely Rare
  /ˈdræmək/A thin, unpalatable porridge or gruel.
• dramshop

  nounC2
  /ˈdræmʃɒp/A bar, pub, or tavern where alcoholic drinks are sold, especially one that sells by the small measure known as a dram.
• drancy

  nounC1
  /ˈdrɒnsi/A French commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, infamous for its history during World War II.
• drang

  nounLow
  /dræŋ/A strong urge, compulsion, or driving force, often internal.
• drangway

  nounRare / Obsolete
  /ˈdræŋˌweɪ/To make one's way forward by pushing or pressing through a crowd, dense area, or difficult situation.
• drank

  verbHigh
  /dræŋk/The simple past tense of the verb 'drink', indicating the consumption of a liquid in the past.
• drap

  nounVery Low
  /drap/A British dialectal and chiefly Scottish form of 'drop', meaning to fall or let fall in small quantities or particles; also a noun for a small quantity of liquid or a pendant ornament.
• drape

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /dreɪp/To arrange (cloth or clothing) loosely and gracefully over something or someone, allowing it to hang in folds.
• drape forming

  nounLow frequency (Technical / Specialized).
  /dreɪp ˈfɔːmɪŋ/A thermoforming process where a heated plastic sheet is softened and draped over a mold, taking its shape under gravity or vacuum.
• drapeau

  nounC1
  /ˈflæɡ/A piece of fabric, often rectangular, attached by one edge to a pole or rope and used as the symbol or emblem of a nation, institution, or other entity, or as a decorative signal.
• draper

  nounLow
  /ˈdreɪpə/A person who sells cloth and fabrics.
• drapery

  nounC1
  /ˈdreɪp(ə)ri/Cloth, fabric, or textiles used for decorating rooms, especially when hung in loose folds.
• drapes

  plural-nounB1
  /dreɪps/Heavy, often lined curtains, typically hanging from a rail.
• drappie

  nounLow
  /ˈdrapi/A small quantity of alcoholic drink, especially Scotch whisky.
• drat

  interjectionverb-transitiveLow
  /dræt/A mild exclamation of annoyance or disappointment.
• draught

  adjectivenounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /drɑːft/A current of cool air moving through an enclosed space.
• draughtboard

  nounC2/Rare
  /ˈdrɑːftbɔːd/A checkerboard; a square board marked with 64 alternating light and dark squares, used for playing checkers (draughts) or chess.
• draughts

  nounC1
  /drɑːfts/A board game for two players, each with twelve pieces, which are moved diagonally.

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