English Words Starting With K

• kissing bridge

  nounLow
  /ˈkɪs.ɪŋ ˌbrɪdʒ/A covered bridge, traditionally associated with couples stealing a kiss while crossing, sheltered from view.
• kissing bug

  nounLow
  /ˈkɪsɪŋ ˌbʌɡ/A blood-sucking insect, primarily of the subfamily Triatominae, known for biting humans around the lips.
• kissing cousin

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌkɪs.ɪŋ ˈkʌz.ən/A relative one knows well enough to greet with a kiss; a close relative not from one's immediate family.
• kissing disease

  nounLow
  /ˈkɪsɪŋ dɪˌziːz/A colloquial term for infectious mononucleosis, a viral illness.
• kissing gate

  nounLow
  /ˈkɪsɪŋ ɡeɪt/A type of gate, typically found in rural areas, that allows people to pass through one at a time while preventing livestock from escaping. It consists of a small enclosure with a hinged gate that swings between two posts.
• kissing gourami

  nounLow
  /ˈkɪs.ɪŋ ˈɡʊə.rə.mi/A species of tropical freshwater fish (Helostoma temminckii) known for its distinctive mouth-to-mouth behavior that resembles kissing.
• kissing kin

  nounlow
  /ˈkɪs.ɪŋ kɪn/Relatives close enough to be greeted with a kiss; close family members.
• kissinger

  nounLow
  /ˈkɪsɪndʒə/A proper noun, the surname of the 20th-century German-born American diplomat and political scientist Henry Kissinger, who served as US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor. The name is primarily used to refer to this historical figure.
• kisspeptin

  nounVery Low
  /ˈkɪspɛptɪn/A neuropeptide hormone that stimulates the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), playing a key role in initiating puberty and regulating reproductive functions.
• kissy-face

  nounLow
  /ˈkɪsi feɪs/A facial expression or gesture involving puckered lips, typically to signal affection, greeting, or flirtation.
• kist

  nounVery low
  /kɪst/A chest, box, or coffin (archaic/regional).
• kistna

  nounRare / Historical
  /ˈkɪstnə/The former name of the Krishna River in southern India.
• kistvaen

  nounExtremely Rare
  /ˈkɪst.vaɪn/A prehistoric stone-built burial chamber or tomb.
• kisumu

  nounVery low
  /kɪˈsuːmuː/A city in western Kenya, located on the shores of Lake Victoria.
• kiswah

  nounLow (Specialized/Very Low Frequency)
  /ˈkɪswɑː/A rich, embroidered cloth, often black, that covers the Kaaba in Mecca.
• kiswahili

  nounC1
  /ˌkɪswəˈhiːli/A Bantu language widely spoken as a lingua franca in East Africa, particularly in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• kit

  nounverb-transitiveB1
  /kɪt/A set of articles or equipment needed for a specific purpose; the clothes and equipment of a sports player, soldier, or traveller.
• kit bag

  nounC1
  /ˈkɪt bæɡ/A long cylindrical bag, typically made of canvas or leather, used to carry personal belongings or equipment, especially by soldiers, sailors, or sportspeople.
• kit fox

  nounRare
  /ˈkɪt ˌfɒks/A small, nocturnal fox species (Vulpes macrotis) native to arid regions of North America, known for its large ears.
• kit out

  verbB2
  /ˈkɪt aʊt/To equip or supply someone or something with necessary items, clothing, or gear.

Showing 1581–1600 of 2547 words.