English Words Starting With H

• hazleton

  nounLow (as a common word); High as a proper noun within its specific geographic context.
  /ˈheɪzəltən/A proper noun, most commonly recognized as a city name.
• hazlitt

  nounC1
  /ˈhæzlɪt/A proper noun, typically referring to William Hazlitt (1778–1830), an influential English essayist, drama critic, and literary critic known for his humanist and Romantic writings.
• hazmat

  nounC1
  /ˈhæzmæt/A noun and attributive adjective referring to materials or substances that pose a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment, typically due to being toxic, corrosive, flammable, explosive, or radioactive.
• hazor

  nounVery low / Archaic
  /həˈzɔː(r)/To make a loud, inharmonious noise; to confuse, perplex, or disturb.
• hazzan

  nounVery low
  /ˈhɑːz(ə)n/In Judaism, a cantor who leads liturgical music and chanting in synagogue services.
• hazzard

  nounLow (as a misspelling)
  /ˈhæz.əd/A common misspelling of the noun 'hazard', meaning a source of danger, a risk, or an obstacle.
• haˌbituˈation

  nounLow
  /həˌbɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/The process of becoming accustomed to a stimulus or situation, resulting in a decreased response.
• hdr energy

  nounVery low / Niche
  /ˌeɪtʃ.diː.ˈɑː ˈɛ.nə.dʒi/A term combining the photographic/acronym 'HDR' (High Dynamic Range), typically relating to high contrast and vivid imagery, with 'energy', used metaphorically to describe vibrant, intense, or highly dynamic qualities.
• he

  adjectivenounpronounA1
  /hiː/ (strong form), /hi/ (weak form)Third person singular masculine pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.
• he-huckleberry

  nounObsolete / Archaic
  /ˈhiː ˌhʌk.l̩.bər.i/A colloquial term for a male gooseberry bush or, by extension, a male gooseberry.
• he-man

  nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, culturally specific term)
  /ˈhiː mæn/A man noted for his great strength, muscularity, and aggressively masculine characteristics; a very strong, virile, or rugged man.
• head

  adjectivenounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA1
  /hɛd/The upper part of the human body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
• head arrangement

  nounC2
  /ˌhed əˈreɪndʒmənt/A musical composition that is not written down, but is created, learned, and performed by memory, typically through collective rehearsal, especially in jazz.
• head balance

  nounLow
  /ˈhɛd ˌbæl.əns/The physical state of having one's body weight supported on the head, often as part of gymnastics, yoga, or similar practices; a headstand.
• head cold

  nounB1
  /ˌhed ˈkəʊld/A common cold with symptoms primarily located in the head (e.g., stuffy/runny nose, sneezing, headache, sinus pressure).
• head collar

  nounC1
  /ˈhɛd ˌkɒl.ər/A piece of tack for a horse or other animal that fits around the head, typically including a nosepiece and cheekpieces, used for leading, tying, or control. It is not a bit/bridle.
• head count

  nounB2
  /ˈhed kaʊnt/The act of counting the number of people present in a group or organization.
• head dip

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈhɛd ˌdɪp/A quick, brief downward movement of the head, often to acknowledge or greet someone or to avoid something.
• head for

  verbB1
  /ˌhɛd ˈfɔː/To move or travel towards a specific place, destination, or situation.
• head gate

  nounLow (Technical)
  /ˈhɛd ˌɡeɪt/The primary gate at the point where water is diverted from a main irrigation channel into a smaller ditch or field.

Showing 1621–1640 of 5990 words.