English Words Starting With E

• even permutation

  nounC2
  /ˌiːv(ə)n pɜː.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/A rearrangement of a set of objects that can be achieved by an even number of pairwise swaps (transpositions).
• even up

  verbB2
  /ˈiːvn ʌp/to make two or more things equal in amount, level, or status.
• evenfall

  nounVery Low (Literary/Archaic)
  /ˈiːv(ə)nfɔːl/The time of day immediately following sunset; the beginning of night; dusk.
• evening

  adjectivenounA1
  /ˈiːvnɪŋ/The period of the day between late afternoon and nightfall.
• evening bag

  nounC1
  /ˈiːvnɪŋ bæɡ/A small, often decorative bag or clutch purse designed to be carried at formal evening events.
• evening campion

  nounLow
  /ˌiːvnɪŋ ˈkæmpiən/A flowering plant of the genus Silene, with white flowers that open and become fragrant in the evening.
• evening class

  nounB1
  /ˈiːvnɪŋ klɑːs/A course of study held in the evening, typically for adults pursuing education outside of regular working hours.
• evening dress

  nounB2
  /ˈiːvnɪŋ drɛs/Formal attire worn for events such as dinners, parties, or ceremonies that take place in the evening.
• evening emerald

  nounRare / Literary
  /ˈiːvnɪŋ ˈɛm(ə)r(ə)ld/A poetic or descriptive term for a green gemstone, or more commonly, a metaphor for the lush, deep green colour seen in foliage or landscapes during the evening light.
• evening gown

  nounB2
  /ˈiːvnɪŋ ɡaʊn/A long, formal dress, typically elegant or luxurious, worn by women on formal evening occasions.
• evening grosbeak

  nounLow
  /ˈiːvnɪŋ ˈɡrəʊsbiːk/A large, heavy-billed finch of North America with distinctive yellow, black, and white plumage in males.
• evening prayer

  nounC1
  /ˈiːvnɪŋ ˈpreə(r)/A formal or ritualistic act of praying, worship, or religious observance that takes place in the evening.
• evening primrose

  nounC1
  /ˈiːvnɪŋ ˈprɪmrəʊz/A type of flowering plant (genus Oenothera) with yellow, pink, or white flowers that typically open in the evening.
• evening primrose family

  nounC1
  /ˈiːvnɪŋ ˈprɪmrəʊz ˌfæmɪli/The common name for the plant family Onagraceae, which includes plants like evening primrose, fuchsia, and willowherbs, typically characterized by four-petaled flowers.
• evening primrose oil

  nounLow
  /ˌiːvnɪŋ ˈprɪmrəʊz ɔɪl/A fatty oil extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose plant (Oenothera biennis), used primarily as a dietary supplement.
• evening school

  nounB2
  /ˈiːvnɪŋ skuːl/An educational institution that holds classes in the evening, typically for adults pursuing further education or vocational training while working during the day.
• evening star

  nounC2
  /ˈiːvnɪŋ stɑː/A bright planet, typically Venus or Mercury, seen in the western sky just after sunset.
• evening stock

  nounC1
  /ˈiːvnɪŋ ˈstɒk/Shares of a public company that are traded during after-hours sessions, typically following the closure of the main daytime exchange.
• evening watch

  nounC1
  /ˈiːvnɪŋ wɒtʃ/A specific period of time during the evening, typically from 6pm to midnight, when a person or group is assigned to be on guard, observe, or stay alert.
• evenki

  nounLow
  /ɪˈvɛŋki/A member of an indigenous Tungusic people living in Siberia and northern China.

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