English Words Starting With K

• kennan

  nounVery Low / Obsolete / Dialectal
  /ˈkɛnən/(verb, rare) To know, to perceive; to have knowledge of. (noun, rare) A small, narrow glen or valley, particularly one with a watercourse; a crevice; also a small heap or pile (of stones).
• kennebec

  nounVery Low
  /ˈkɛnɪbɛk/A proper noun referring to a major river in the US state of Maine.
• kennebunk

  nounVery Low
  /ˈkɛnɪbʌŋk/A proper noun referring to a town in the US state of Maine.
• kennebunkport

  nounC1
  /ˌkɛnɪˈbʌŋkpɔːt/A coastal town in York County, Maine, USA, known as a historic resort community and the location of the summer estate of the Bush political family.
• kennedy

  nounB1
  /ˈkɛn.ə.di/A proper noun primarily referring to a prominent American political family, most notably including President John F. Kennedy.
• kennel

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈkɛn(ə)l/A small shelter for a dog.
• kennel club

  nounB2/C1
  /ˈkɛnəl klʌb/An organization dedicated to the registration, breeding, welfare, and showing of pedigree dogs.
• kennel cough

  nounMedium-low frequency. Common among dog owners, veterinarians, and in pet care contexts, but not in general everyday conversation.
  /ˈkɛn(ə)l kɒf/An infectious respiratory disease in dogs, characterized by a harsh, hacking cough.
• kennelly

  nounVery low
  /ˈkɛnəli/A proper noun referring to a surname of Irish origin.
• kennelly-heaviside layer

  nounC2
  /ˌkenəli ˈhevisaɪd ˌleɪə/A historical name for the E region of the ionosphere, a layer of ionised gases in the Earth's upper atmosphere that reflects radio waves.
• kenner

  nounLow-frequency, specialized term.
  /ˈkɛnə/A person with a refined and expert understanding of a particular subject, especially in art, wine, food, or other cultural pursuits.
• kennesaw mountain

  nounVery Low (except in regional/context-specific use)
  /ˈkɛnɪsɔː ˈmaʊntɪn/A proper noun referring to a prominent mountain ridge in the U.S. state of Georgia, site of a major Civil War battle in 1864.
• kenneth

  nounLow
  /ˈkɛn.ɪθ/A masculine given name of Scottish and Irish origin.
• kenneth i

  nounVery Low (Proper Noun, Historical)
  /ˈkɛnɪθ ðə ˈfɜːst/The name 'Kenneth'; specifically, King Kenneth I of Scotland (Cináed mac Ailpín), a historical figure who united the Picts and Scots in the 9th century.
• kennett

  nounverbVery Low
  /ˈkɛnɪt/A proper noun, primarily a surname of English origin; also refers to place names, including a town in Missouri (USA) and a village in Wiltshire (England).
• kennewick

  nounC2
  /ˈkɛnəwɪk/A city in Washington, USA, located at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima rivers. It is also associated with the Kennewick Man, a significant archaeological discovery.
• kenning

  nounLow
  /ˈkɛnɪŋ/A metaphorical compound word or phrase used in place of a common noun in Old Norse and Old English poetry (e.g., 'whale-road' for sea).
• kenny

  nounLow (as a common noun it does not exist; frequency applies only to its use as a proper name)
  /ˈkɛni/A given name, typically masculine, often a diminutive or nickname for Kenneth.
• kenny method

  nounVery Low (Technical Term)
  /ˈkɛni ˈmɛθəd/A therapeutic approach for vocal tension and voice improvement, typically involving laryngeal massage and manipulation techniques.
• keno

  nounLow
  /ˈkiːnəʊ/A gambling game resembling bingo, where players mark numbers on a card as they are randomly drawn.

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