Browse by letter
English Words Starting With F
5,868 entries — pick a word to see its definition, pronunciation, and usage.
Filter
Parts of speech
- folium/ˈfəʊ.li.əm/A thin layer, sheet, or leaf, particularly in a scientific context (e.g., botany, mathematics).nounC1/C2 (Specialized/Technical)
- folivore/ˈfəʊlɪvɔː/An animal that primarily eats leaves.nounC1/C2
- folk/fəʊk/People in general; a group of people sharing common characteristics, background, or tradition.adjectivenounB1
- folk art/ˈfəʊk ˌɑːt/Artistic works and practices created by people within a traditional, often non-professional, community context, reflecting shared cultural heritage, values, and aesthetics.nounB2
- folk dance/ˈfəʊk ˌdɑːns/A traditional dance specific to a particular culture, community, or region, passed down through generations, often performed at social gatherings and celebrations.nounverbB1
- folk etymology/ˌfəʊk ˌetɪˈmɒlədʒi/A change in the form or pronunciation of a word or phrase resulting from a mistaken assumption about its origin or meaning.nounC2
- folk linguistics/fəʊk lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/Non-specialist beliefs and popular theories about language and its structure, history, or usage.nounLow
- folk magic/fəʊk ˈmædʒɪk/Traditional, non-institutional magical practices and beliefs rooted in local or regional culture, often passed down orally within communities.nounC1
- folk mass/ˈfəʊk ˌmæs/A Christian liturgical service, particularly in the Roman Catholic tradition, that incorporates folk music style and instrumentation (like guitar) instead of traditional hymns and organ music.nounC1
- folk medicine/ˈfəʊk ˈmɛds(ə)n/Traditional healing practices based on cultural knowledge and beliefs, passed down through generations, typically using natural remedies.nounB2
- folk memory/ˌfəʊk ˈmem(ə)ri/The collective memory of a people or community, passed down through generations, especially regarding traditions, events, and beliefs.nounC1/C2
- folk music/ˈfəʊk ˌmjuːzɪk/Traditional music, originally passed down orally within a community or culture, often using acoustic instruments and featuring simple, often narrative melodies.nounB2
- folk rock/ˈfəʊk ˌrɒk/A music genre combining elements of folk music and rock music.nounC1
- folk singer/ˈfəʊk ˌsɪŋ.ər/A person who sings folk songs, often accompanying themselves on acoustic instruments like guitar or banjo.nounB2
- folk singing/ˈfəʊk ˌsɪŋɪŋ/The traditional, communal practice of singing simple songs that are passed down orally, often telling stories of ordinary people, history, or social issues.nounB1
- folk society/ˈfəʊk səˌsaɪ.ə.ti/A small, isolated, pre-industrial social structure characterized by kinship ties, tradition, and homogeneity.nounC2
- folk song/ˈfəʊk ˌsɒŋ/A traditional song passed down orally within a community, often reflecting its culture, history, or daily life.nounB2
- folk tale/ˈfəʊk ˌteɪl/A traditional story passed down orally within a culture, often involving fantastical elements, moral lessons, or explanations of natural phenomena.nounB2
- folk weave/ˈfəʊk wiːv/A traditional method of hand-weaving fabric, often characterized by simple patterns, natural materials, and cultural significance.nounC2
- folk-sing/ˈfəʊk ˌsɪŋ/To perform folk songs, often in a traditional or informal style, either solo or as part of a group.nounLow frequency (specialized term within folk music communities).
Showing 3561–3580 of 5868 words.