Browse by letter
English Words Starting With G
5,448 entries — pick a word to see its definition, pronunciation, and usage.
Filter
Parts of speech
- ginger up/ˌdʒɪndʒər ˈʌp/To enliven, stimulate, or make something more interesting, active, or exciting.verbC1/C2 - Low Frequency (primarily British English; somewhat dated/informal)
- ginger wine/ˌdʒɪndʒə ˈwaɪn/An alcoholic beverage made from fermented ginger, sugar, and other ingredients, often consumed during winter or festive occasions.nounLow (specialized/regional)
- gingerbread/ˈdʒɪndʒəbred/A type of cake or biscuit made with ginger and treacle/molasses, often shaped into decorative figures, especially at Christmas.adjectivenounB1
- gingerbread palm/ˈdʒɪndʒəbred pɑːm/A species of palm tree (Hyphaene thebaica) native to Africa and parts of Arabia, known for its edible fruit.nounVery low
- gingerbread plum/ˈdʒɪndʒəbred plʌm/A type of plum, specifically a variety of Prunus domestica, notable for its dark skin and sweet flavour.nounVery Low
- gingerbread tree/ˈdʒɪn.dʒə.bred triː/A common name for a tropical tree (Moringa oleifera), also known as the drumstick tree or horseradish tree, known for its nutritious seed pods and leaves.nounLow
- gingerroot/ˈdʒɪndʒəruːt/The root of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale), used as a spice and in traditional medicine.nounB1
- gingersnap/ˈdʒɪndʒəsnæp/A small, crisp biscuit or cookie flavoured with ginger and sweetened with molasses or brown sugar.nounB1
- gingham/ˈɡɪŋəm/A lightweight, plain-woven cotton fabric, typically checked or striped.nounC1
- gingili/ˈdʒɪndʒɪli/an archaic or historical term for sesame, specifically sesame seeds or sesame oil.nounVery Low (C2+ Vocabulary)
- gingiva/ˈdʒɪn.dʒɪ.və/The anatomical term for the tissue, commonly called the gum, that surrounds the necks of the teeth and covers the alveolar parts of the jaws.nounC2
- gingivectomy/ˌdʒɪndʒɪˈvɛktəmi/A surgical procedure to remove gum tissue (gingiva).nounVery Low
- gingivitis/ˌdʒɪndʒɪˈvaɪtɪs/Inflammation of the gums.nounLow frequency in everyday conversation, but common in medical/dental contexts.
- ginglymus/ˈɡɪŋɡlɪməs/A type of synovial joint, like a hinge, that allows movement primarily in one plane.nounVery Low
- gingrich/ˈɡɪŋɡrɪtʃ/A surname, most prominently associated with Newt Gingrich, an American politician and author who served as the 58th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.nounLow (Proper Noun, context-dependent)
- gink/ɡɪŋk/A somewhat derogatory term for a man or fellow, often implying oddness, foolishness, or insignificance.nounVery Low / Archaic / Slang
- ginkgo/ˈɡɪŋkɡəʊ/A large, deciduous tree (Ginkgo biloba) native to China, with distinctive fan-shaped leaves.nounLow-Frequency
- ginnel/ˈɡɪnəl/A narrow passage between buildings, often connecting streets or leading to a courtyard.nounVery low (regional/dialectal)
- ginnery/ˈdʒɪnəri/A factory or building where cotton is ginned (processed by a cotton gin to separate the fibres from the seeds).nounVery Low
- ginnie mae/ˌdʒɪni ˈmeɪ/A government-owned corporation in the United States that guarantees mortgage-backed securities (MBS) composed of federally insured or guaranteed loans, primarily those insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).nounC2 (Specialized/Financial)
Showing 1901–1920 of 5448 words.