English Words Starting With E

• edie

  nounRare (as a common noun/word); Low-Medium (as a proper noun/name)
  /ˈiːdi/A given name, predominantly female, often a diminutive of names like Edith, Edwina, or a variant of Edie.
• edification

  nounC1
  /ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/The instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually.
• edifice

  nounC1
  /ˈed.ɪ.fɪs/A large, imposing building, especially one that is impressive or monumental.
• edify

  verbverb-transitiveLow
  /ˈɛd.ɪ.faɪ/To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
• edile

  nounC2/Rare
  /ˈiːdʌɪl/A magistrate in ancient Rome responsible for public buildings, streets, markets, and games.
• edina

  nounRare
  /ɪˈdiːnə/A proper noun, primarily a given female name of Old English origin meaning 'prosperous' or 'happy'.
• edinburg

  nounC1
  /ˈɛdɪnbərə/The capital city of Scotland, known for its historic castle, festivals, and as a political and cultural centre.
• edinburgh

  nounA2
  /ˈɛdɪnbərə/The capital city of Scotland, known for its historical and cultural significance.
• edirne

  nounVery Low
  /ɛˈdɪənə/A city in northwestern Turkey, near the borders with Greece and Bulgaria.
• edison

  nounVery Low
  /ˈɛdɪs(ə)n/The standard unit of luminous flux in the International System of Units (SI).
• edison effect

  nounVery Low
  /ˈɛdɪs(ə)n ɪˌfɛkt/The phenomenon whereby electrons flow from a heated filament or cathode to a separate electrode within a vacuum tube.
• edit

  nounverbverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈɛdɪt/To prepare a piece of writing, film, or other media for publication or presentation by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it.
• edit trace

  nounLow (Technical Term)
  /ˈɛd.ɪt treɪs/A record or log of changes made during the editing of a digital document or file, showing the sequence and nature of modifications.
• edith

  nounLow (in common usage as a word). Medium-High as a given name in certain periods/regions.
  /ˈiːdɪθ/A female given name of Old English origin, meaning 'riches' or 'blessed in war'.
• edith cavell

  nounLow
  /ˌiːdɪθ ˈkævəl/A British nurse executed during World War I for helping Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium.
• editio princeps

  nounVery Low
  /eˌdɪtɪəʊ ˈprɪnsɛps/The first printed edition of a work (especially an ancient or classical text), as opposed to manuscripts or later editions.
• edition

  nounverbB1
  /ɪˈdɪʃ(ə)n/A particular version or form of a published text, often published at a specific time.
• edition binding

  nounC1/C2
  /ɪˈdɪʃ(ə)n ˌbaɪndɪŋ/A durable, often decorative, binding of a book produced for a specific edition, typically for collectors or special release.
• editor

  nounB1
  /ˈɛd.ɪ.tə(r)/a person who prepares, corrects, and arranges text, audio, or video material for publication or broadcast.
• editor in chief

  nounC1
  /ˌed.ɪ.tər ɪn ˈtʃiːf/The person who has ultimate responsibility for the content and quality of a publication, such as a newspaper, magazine, or academic journal.

Showing 661–680 of 4896 words.