English Words Starting With F

• friedmann model

  nounVery Low
  /ˈfriːdmən ˌmɒdəl/A mathematical model in cosmology describing an expanding universe based on Einstein's field equations, assuming homogeneity and isotropy.
• friedrich

  nounVery Low
  /ˈfriːdrɪk/A male given name of Germanic origin, primarily used as a personal name.
• friedrichshafen

  nounC2
  /ˈfriː.drɪksˌhɑː.fən/A city in southern Germany, located on the northern shore of Lake Constance.
• friend

  nounverbverb-transitiveA1
  /frend/A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.
• friend at court

  nounC1/C2 - Low frequency, literary/historical/formal idiom.
  /frend‿ət kɔːt/A person with influence or friendly connections within a powerful organization, authority, or group who can help another person's interests.
• friend of dorothy

  nounLow
  /ˌfrend əv ˈdɒr.ə.θi/a gay man or, more broadly, a member of the LGBTQ+ community
• friend of the court

  nounLow
  /ˌfrend əv ðə ˈkɔːt/A person or organization who is not a party to a legal case but offers information, expertise, or perspective to assist the court in reaching a decision.
• friend with benefits

  nounB2
  /ˌfrend wɪð ˈben.ɪ.fɪts/A platonic friend with whom one has a regular sexual relationship, without emotional commitment or the expectations of a romantic partnership.
• friend zone

  nounC1
  /ˈfrend ˌzəʊn/A situation in which one person in a friendship wishes to pursue a romantic or sexual relationship while the other does not, thereby confining the interested party to a platonic-only relationship.
• friend-shoring

  nounLow to Medium in business/economic contexts; very low in general use.
  /ˈfrɛndˌʃɔːrɪŋ/The practice of relocating business operations and supply chains to countries that are political and economic allies.
• friendiversary

  nounLow to medium in informal contexts; absent from formal usage.
  /ˌfrend.ɪˈvɜː.sər.i/An informal celebration of the anniversary of the beginning of a friendship.
• friendly

  adjectiveadverbnounA2
  /ˈfrɛn(d)li/Behaving in a kind and pleasant way towards someone; showing that you like them and are ready to help.
• friendly fire

  nounLow-Frequency / Specialized
  /ˌfrend.li ˈfaɪə(r)/Weapons fire (such as bullets, missiles, bombs) from one's own side or allies that causes accidental injury or death to one's own personnel.
• friendly islands

  plural-nounLow
  /ˌfrend.li ˈaɪ.ləndz/The historical European name for the South Pacific archipelago now officially known as the Kingdom of Tonga.
• friendly society

  nounC2
  /ˌfrend.li səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/A mutual association for the collective financial provision for members in times of need, such as sickness, unemployment, or old age.
• friends of the earth

  nounB2
  /ˌfrendz əv ði ˈɜːθ/The name of an international network of environmental advocacy and activist organizations.
• friendsgiving

  nounMedium (Common in North American informal contexts, especially in November; rare outside that context.)
  /ˈfrɛn(d)zˌɡɪv.ɪŋ/An informal celebration where friends gather to share a Thanksgiving-style meal, typically held on or around the US Thanksgiving holiday.
• friendship

  nounHigh frequency, common word.
  /ˈfrendʃɪp/A relationship between two or more people who share mutual affection, trust, and support.
• friendswood

  nounVery Low
  /ˈfren(d)zwʊd/A proper noun referring to a specific place name, most notably a city in Texas, United States.
• frier

  nounC2
  /ˈfraɪə(r)/A person who fries food; or, a young chicken suitable for frying.

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