English Words Starting With F

• femme

  adjectivenounLow (in general English); Medium-High (in LGBTQ+ and specific style/fashion contexts).
  /fam/A woman, especially one whose appearance or manner is traditionally feminine. Also, specifically, a lesbian who takes on a traditionally feminine gender role.
• femme de chambre

  nounLow
  /ˌfam də ˈʃɒ̃br(ə)/A female chambermaid or housemaid, especially in a hotel or private household; a woman employed to clean and tidy rooms.
• femme fatale

  nounLow-medium (specialized/artistic/descriptive contexts)
  /ˌfam fəˈtɑːl/A seductive, mysterious, and often dangerous woman who lures men into compromising, dangerous, or doomed situations, typically leading to their downfall.
• femoral artery

  nounC2
  /ˈfɛmərəl ˈɑːt(ə)ri/The main artery supplying blood to the lower limbs, located in the thigh.
• femtometer

  nounvery low
  /ˈfɛm.təʊˌmiː.tər/A unit of length in the metric system equal to one quadrillionth (10^-15) of a meter, used in particle physics and nuclear physics to measure subatomic particles.
• femur

  nounC1
  /ˈfiː.mər/The large bone in the upper part of the leg; the thigh bone.
• fen

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
  /fɛn/A low, flat, marshy or flooded area of land, typically with peaty soil and alkaline water, found in eastern England.
• fen-phen

  nounLow
  /ˈfɛn.fɛn/A discontinued weight-loss drug combining fenfluramine and phentermine, known for causing serious heart valve damage.
• fenagle

  verb-ambitransitiveC2
  /fɪˈneɪ.ɡəl/To obtain something by clever, tricky, or dishonest means.
• fence

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /fɛns/A structure serving as a barrier, boundary, or enclosure, typically made of posts and wire or wood.
• fence lizard

  nounLow
  /ˈfɛns ˌlɪz.əd/A common, small, spiny-scaled lizard, typically brown or grey, often seen basking on or near wooden fences, rocks, or logs.
• fence post

  nounB1
  /ˈfens pəʊst/A vertical post set in the ground to support a fence.
• fence-mending

  adjectivenounC2
  /ˈfɛns ˌmɛndɪŋ/The act of repairing or restoring a physical fence; the restoration of a literal boundary.
• fence-off

  nounLow
  /ˈfens ɒf/A confrontation, contest, or dispute between two parties, often involving direct opposition or competition.
• fence-sitter

  nounC1-C2 Vocabulary
  /ˈfens ˌsɪt.ə(r)/A person who remains neutral or refuses to choose between two opposing sides or opinions.
• fencer

  nounC1
  /ˈfɛnsə(r)/A person who participates in the sport of fencing (fighting with swords).
• fencerow

  nounRare
  /ˈfɛnsrəʊ/The strip of land, often overgrown with grasses, shrubs, and wild plants, immediately adjacent to and running along a fence line.
• fencible

  adjectivenounVery Low (Obsolete/Historical)
  /ˈfɛnsɪb(ə)l/A historical term for a soldier, or more specifically a militia volunteer, liable only for home defense within a limited district.
• fencing

  nounB2
  /ˈfɛnsɪŋ/The sport of fighting with swords, such as the foil, épée, or sabre, following specific rules.
• fencing wire

  nounC2
  /ˈfɛnsɪŋ ˈwaɪə/Strong wire used for constructing fences to enclose areas or mark boundaries.

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