English Words Starting With F

• fastback

  nounLow
  /ˈfɑːstbak/A car body style with a roof that slopes continuously down to the rear of the vehicle, without a distinct rear deck or trunk.
• fastball

  nounC1
  /ˈfɑːst.bɔːl/A type of pitch in baseball thrown at high speed with minimal spin, typically traveling in a straight or nearly straight path.
• fasten

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /ˈfɑːs(ə)n/to close or attach something securely
• fastener

  nounB2
  /ˈfɑːs(ə)nə/A device or object used to attach, join, or close something securely.
• fastening

  nounB2
  /ˈfɑːsənɪŋ/A device or mechanism that securely joins two or more things together.
• fastie

  nounLow/Very Informal
  /ˈfɑːsti/A dishonest, deceptive, or cunning trick or ploy, often aimed at gaining an unfair advantage.
• fastigium

  nounVery Low (Highly specialized)
  /fæˈstɪdʒ.i.əm/The peak, climax, or highest point of something, especially used in medical contexts for the highest point of a fever or illness.
• fastness

  nounC1/C2 (Low-frequency, literary/technical)
  /ˈfɑːs(t)nəs/The quality or condition of being fixed, firm, or not easily moved; a secure, fortified place.
• fat

  adjectivenounverbverb-ambitransitiveB1
  /fæt/Having a large amount of excess flesh, especially in a way that is considered unhealthy or unattractive.
• fat body

  nounLow-to-Medium
  /fæt ˈbɒdi/A person whose body has a significant amount of adipose tissue, often implying a larger-than-average physique.
• fat camp

  nounLow
  /ˈfæt ˌkæmp/A residential summer camp, typically for children or teenagers, with a primary focus on weight loss and promoting healthier habits.
• fat cat

  nounB2
  /ˌfæt ˈkæt/A wealthy, privileged, and powerful person, especially one in business or politics who profits at others' expense.
• fat cell

  nounC1
  /ˈfæt ˌsel/A specialized cell in the body that stores energy in the form of fat.
• fat city

  nounC2
  /ˈfæt ˈsɪti/A state of prosperity, comfort, or success.
• fat depot

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌfæt ˈdep.əʊ/A specific anatomical location in the body where fat is stored in concentrated amounts.
• fat farm

  nounC1
  /ˈfæt ˌfɑːm/A commercial establishment, often residential, where people go to lose weight through diet, exercise, and sometimes medical supervision.
• fat hen

  nounLow
  /ˌfæt ˈhen/A common name for a widespread edible weed plant, Chenopodium album.
• fat lamb

  nounC1-C2 / Uncommon idiom
  /ˌfæt ˈlæm/A sheep (particularly a young one) that has been reared and fed to be ready for slaughter, producing high-quality meat.
• fat lip

  nounMedium
  /ˌfæt ˈlɪp/A lip that is swollen due to physical injury or impact.
• fat man

  nounMedium
  /ˌfæt ˈmæn/A man who is physically overweight or has a significant amount of body fat.

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