English Words Starting With L

• ladder track

  nounC2
  /ˈlædə ˌtræk/A type of railway track construction where the rails are supported at regular intervals by transverse concrete or steel sleepers, giving the appearance of a ladder.
• ladder truck

  nounLow (Specialized Terminology)
  /ˈladə ˌtrʌk/A large firefighting vehicle equipped with a long, extendable mechanical ladder and a platform (bucket) for aerial operations such as rescue and water delivery.
• ladderman

  nounVery Low
  /ˈlædəmən/A firefighter who operates and often rides on the ladder of a fire engine.
• ladderway

  nounRare / Technical
  /ˈlædəweɪ/A narrow passage or shaft, typically vertical or near-vertical, containing a fixed ladder for access.
• laddie

  nounLow
  /ˈladi/A boy or young man (chiefly Scottish and Northern English).
• lade

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2
  /leɪd/To load or put a cargo onto a ship or vehicle; to put a burden upon someone or something.
• laden

  adjectiveverbverb-transitiveC1-C2
  /ˈleɪ.dən/Heavily loaded or burdened, either physically or metaphorically.
• ladette

  nounC1
  /læˈdet/A young woman whose behaviour is typically characterized by drinking, swearing, and loud, boisterous socializing in a manner traditionally associated with young men.
• ladies

  nounHigh
  /ˈleɪ.diz/The plural form of 'lady', referring to women in a polite, formal, or traditional way.
• ladies aid

  nounLow
  /ˈleɪ.diz eɪd/A women's charitable society, typically within a church or community, organized to provide financial and practical support for church operations, local welfare, and charitable projects.
• ladies auxiliary

  nounmedium
  /ˈleɪ.diz ɔːɡˈzɪl.i.ə.ri/A women's organization that provides supplementary support to a larger parent body, especially a church, charity, or veterans' group.
• ladies' day

  nounC1
  /ˈleɪdiz deɪ/A day at a sports event, racecourse, or social club when women are admitted at a reduced price or given special attention.
• ladies' fingers

  nounC1
  /ˈleɪdɪz ˈfɪŋɡəz/A common name for okra, a green edible seed pod vegetable.
• ladies' gallery

  nounC2/Rare/Historical
  /ˈleɪ.diz ˈɡæl.ər.i/A designated seating area in a church, theatre, or public hall traditionally reserved for women.
• ladies' man

  nounC1
  /ˈleɪ.diz ˌmæn/A man who enjoys, is particularly popular with, or seeks the company of women.
• ladies' room

  nounB1
  /ˈleɪ.diz ˌruːm/A public toilet facility intended for women.
• ladies'-eardrops

  nounVery Low
  /ˌleɪ.diːz ˈɪə.drɒps/The common name for a species of flowering plant in the genus Fuchsia, characterized by drooping clusters of showy, bell-shaped flowers, typically with contrasting red and purple petals.
• ladies'-earrings

  nounLow
  /ˌleɪ.dizˈɪə.rɪŋz/A common name for a type of wildflower, specifically a jewelweed (Impatiens capensis), known for its orange, pendulous flowers that resemble small, delicate earrings.
• ladies'-tobacco

  nounRare / Historical
  /ˈleɪ.diz təˌbæk.əʊ/A traditional herbal smoking mixture, often a mild aromatic blend, historically prepared or marketed for women's use.
• ladies'-tresses

  nounRare/Technical
  /ˈleɪ.dɪz ˌtres.ɪz/Any of several orchids of the genus Spiranthes or related genera, bearing slender spikes of small, white, fragrant flowers that spiral around the stem.

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