English Words Starting With F

• fealty

  nounC2
  /ˈfiːəlti/A feudal tenant's or vassal's sworn loyalty to a lord; formal acknowledgment of allegiance.
• fear

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveHigh
  /fɪə(r)/An unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm.
• fearnought

  nounLow-frequency
  /ˈfɪə.nɔːt/A thick, heavy, woollen fabric or overcoat made from it, designed to withstand rough wear and harsh weather.
• feasance

  nounVery Low Frequency
  /ˈfiːz(ə)ns/The performance or carrying out of an obligation, duty, or function, especially as specified by law or contract.
• feasibility

  nounC1
  /ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/The quality or state of being possible, practical, and able to be done successfully.
• feasibility study

  nounB2
  /ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti ˌstʌdi/An assessment of whether a proposed project, plan, or product is practical, achievable, and worth pursuing.
• feast

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /fiːst/A large and special meal for many people, often to celebrate something.
• feast day

  nounB2
  /ˈfiːst ˌdeɪ/A day set apart for religious observance and celebration, particularly in honour of a saint or sacred event in Christianity.
• feast of dedication

  nounC1
  /ˈfiːst əv ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/A Jewish religious festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
• feast of fools

  nounC2
  /ˈfiːst əv ˈfuːlz/A medieval European festival, typically held around January 1st, where social and ecclesiastical hierarchies were temporarily inverted through parody and revelry.
• feast of lanterns

  nounLow
  /fiːst əv ˈlæntənz/A historical celebration, often Chinese in origin, featuring the display of many lit lanterns.
• feast of lights

  nounLow
  /fiːst əv laɪts/A religious festival characterized by the ceremonial lighting of candles or lamps, most commonly referring to the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
• feast of lots

  nounC2
  /fiːst əv lɒts/Another name for the Jewish holiday of Purim, which commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot of annihilation in ancient Persia, as recorded in the Book of Esther. 'Lots' refers to the purim (lots) cast by the villain Haman to determine the date for the massacre.
• feast of orthodoxy

  nounVery low
  /ˌfiːst əv ɔːˈθɒdəksi/An annual religious festival in Eastern Orthodox Christianity commemorating the restoration of the veneration of icons in 843 AD, marking the final victory over Iconoclasm.
• feast of tabernacles

  nounLow
  /fiːst əv ˈtæbəneɪkəlz/A major Jewish autumn festival commemorating the Israelites' wandering in the desert, marked by dwelling in temporary shelters.
• feast of weeks

  nounC2
  /ˈfiːst əv ˈwiːks/A Jewish religious festival that occurs seven weeks (50 days) after Passover.
• feat

  adjectivenounB2
  /fiːt/An achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength; a remarkable act or deed.
• feather

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /ˈfɛðə/one of the many light, flat, thin structures that cover a bird's body, consisting of a central hollow stem with fine hairs or vanes growing on either side.
• feather banding

  nounC1
  /ˈfɛðə ˈbændɪŋ/A decorative inlay or border resembling overlapping feathers, typically used in woodworking or cabinetry.
• feather bed

  nounverbC1-C2
  /ˈfeðə ˌbed/A soft bed with a mattress stuffed with feathers for comfort.

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