English Words Starting With D

• deejay

  nounB2
  /ˈdiːdʒeɪ/A person who plays recorded music for an audience, typically on the radio or at a club or party.
• deek

  verbVery Low
  /diːk/To look at, glance at, or peek at something.
• deelie

  nounExtremely Low/Very Rare
  /ˈdiːli/A Scottish variant of 'deal', meaning a portion, a share, or a transaction; often refers to a small amount or part of something.
• deely boppers

  plural-nounLow
  /ˌdiːli ˈbɒpəz/A novelty headband with two antenna-like springs or wires, typically topped with glittery pom-poms or stars, worn as a playful accessory, especially at parties.
• deem

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /diːm/To consider, judge, or regard something in a particular way.
• deemed

  adjectiveverbC1
  /diːmd/Formally judged or considered to be something; officially regarded in a specified way.
• deemster

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdiːmstə/A judge in the Isle of Man.
• deep

  adjectiveadverbnounHigh
  /diːp/Extending far down from the top or surface.
• deep clean

  nounverbB2
  /ˌdiːp ˈkliːn/A thorough, intensive cleaning process that goes beyond surface-level tidying, targeting accumulated dirt, grime, and bacteria in hard-to-reach areas.
• deep cut

  nounB2
  /ˌdiːp ˈkʌt/A song from an album that is not a single or a well-known hit, familiar primarily to dedicated fans of the artist.
• deep design

  nounLow
  /ˌdiːp dɪˈzaɪn/The fundamental philosophy or underlying structure that drives and informs the creation of a system, product, or service.
• deep discount

  nounB2
  /ˌdiːp ˈdɪskaʊnt/A very large reduction from the usual or standard price.
• deep dive

  nounB2
  /ˌdiːp ˈdaɪv/A thorough, intense, and detailed investigation or exploration into a specific subject or problem.
• deep ecology

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌdiːp iˈkɒlədʒi/A philosophical and environmental movement that advocates a fundamental shift in human perspective towards nature, viewing humans as an integral part of the natural world rather than its masters, and promoting a profound respect for all life forms and ecosystems.
• deep fat

  nounB2
  /ˌdiːp ˈfæt/A large quantity of hot oil or fat, deep enough to completely submerge food for frying.
• deep field

  nounLow (specialized)
  /diːp fiːld/A composite image created by combining multiple long-exposure photographs of a specific region of space, revealing extremely faint and distant celestial objects.
• deep floor

  nounC1
  /diːp flɔː/A level within a building, particularly below ground, significantly deeper than the main or street-level floors, often found in basements, parking garages, or specialised facilities.
• deep focus

  nounC1
  /diːp ˈfəʊkəs/A state of intense, uninterrupted concentration on a single task or activity, to the exclusion of all other distractions.
• deep freeze

  nounB2
  /ˌdiːp ˈfriːz/A freezer, specifically a large cabinet or room designed for storing food at very low temperatures for long-term preservation.
• deep freezer

  nounB1
  /ˌdiːp ˈfriːzə/A large, insulated appliance for freezing and storing food at very low temperatures for extended periods.

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