English Words Starting With D

• dregs

  plural-nounC1
  /dreɡz/The last, least valuable, or most undesirable parts of something, typically the sediment at the bottom of a liquid (especially wine, coffee).
• dreibund

  nounRare
  /ˈdraɪbʊnd/A historical military alliance between three nations.
• dreidel

  nounLow
  /ˈdreɪd(ə)l/A four-sided spinning top with Hebrew letters, used in a traditional Hanukkah game.
• dreikanter

  nounVery low
  /ˈdraɪˌkæntə/A three-sided, pyramid-shaped pebble or rock fragment shaped by wind-blown sand in desert environments.
• dreiser

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdraɪzə/The surname of the American novelist Theodore Dreiser (1871–1945).
• drench

  nounverbverb-transitiveB2
  /drentʃ/To make someone or something extremely wet; to soak thoroughly.
• drenthe

  nounLow (Proper noun, geographically specific).
  /ˈdrɛn.tə/A province in the northeastern Netherlands.
• drepanid

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdrɛpənɪd/A bird of the family Drepanididae, commonly known as Hawaiian honeycreepers.
• dresden

  adjectivenounC1-C2
  /ˈdrez.dən/A city in eastern Germany, the capital of Saxony, known for its historic baroque architecture, art collections, and cultural significance.
• dresden china

  nounC1
  /ˌdrez.dən ˈtʃaɪ.nə/A type of delicate, high-quality porcelain originally made in or near Dresden, Germany, often characterised by elaborate decoration and figurative sculptures.
• dress

  adjectivenounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /dres/A one-piece garment for a woman or girl that covers the body and extends down over the legs.
• dress circle

  nounLow
  /ˌdres ˈsɜːkl/The first level of seats in a theatre, located above the main floor and typically considered the best seats, historically requiring formal evening dress.
• dress coat

  nounC1
  /ˈdrɛs ˌkəʊt/A man's formal coat, typically black with tails at the back, worn for the most formal evening events.
• dress code

  nounB2
  /ˈdres ˌkəʊd/A set of rules or guidelines specifying the required or acceptable style of clothing for a particular place, event, or group.
• dress down

  adjectiveverbB2
  /ˌdres ˈdaʊn/To wear clothes that are more casual, comfortable, or less formal than usual.
• dress form

  nounC2
  /ˈdrɛs ˌfɔːm/A three-dimensional replica of a human torso used to design, fit, or adjust clothing.
• dress goods

  nounLow
  /ˈdrɛs ˌɡʊdz/A category of fabrics, especially woolens or similar materials, intended for making clothing, particularly dresses, suits, and tailored garments.
• dress parade

  nounLow
  /ˌdres pəˈreɪd/A formal military ceremony where troops march in full uniform for inspection.
• dress rehearsal

  nounC1
  /ˌdres rɪˈhɜːsl/A final, full-scale rehearsal of a play, opera, or other performance, conducted in full costume and with all technical elements, as it would be performed before an audience.
• dress shield

  nounC1+ (Rare/Obsolete)
  /ˈdrɛs ˌʃiːld/A protective, often absorbent or waterproof, garment accessory placed under the armpits of a dress or top to protect the fabric from sweat stains.

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