English Words Starting With L

• lashkar

  nounRare / Specialist
  /ˈlʌʃkɑː/An armed band, especially one in South Asia; a military camp or expedition.
• lashup

  nounC2
  /ˈlæʃʌp/A temporary, improvised, or makeshift arrangement, connection, or solution.
• lasik

  nounLow
  /ˈleɪzɪk/A type of refractive eye surgery that uses a laser to reshape the cornea to correct vision problems.
• lasik surgery

  nounMid-frequency
  /ˈleɪ.zɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/A common type of laser eye surgery used to correct vision problems.
• lasing

  nounC2
  /ˈleɪzɪŋ/The action of a substance or device emitting coherent light through stimulated emission, as in a laser.
• lasker

  nounVery Low
  /ˈlɑːskə/A term not found in standard English lexicons. Likely refers to the surname of Emanuel Lasker (1868-1941), the German chess champion, or to 'Lasker' as a proper noun in names, titles, or specialized jargon.
• lasket

  nounVery Rare / Archaic
  /ˈlæs.kɪt/A small strip or lath of wood used in shipbuilding, specifically a lath fastened to the bottom of the mast-partners to prevent the sail from catching.
• laski

  nounVery Low
  Of or relating to the French philosopher and writer Fyodor Dostoevsky; characteristic of his style or themes.
• lasky

  nounExtremely Rare (as a common noun/verb/adjective)
  /ˈlɑːski/A surname or proper name, not a standard English word with lexical meaning.
• lass

  nounLow-Medium
  /las/A girl or young woman, especially in a regional or informal context.
• lassa

  nounLow
  /ˈlæsə/A severe, contagious viral hemorrhagic fever endemic to West Africa, caused by the Lassa virus.
• lassa fever

  nounLow (used mainly in medical and public health contexts)
  /ˈlæsə ˌfiːvə/An acute viral hemorrhagic illness, endemic to parts of West Africa, caused by the Lassa virus and transmitted to humans from rodents.
• lassalle

  nounC2
  /ləˈsɑːl/A surname of French origin, most commonly associated with the 19th-century German socialist philosopher and activist Ferdinand Lassalle.
• lassen peak

  nounLow
  /ˈlæs.ən ˌpiːk/A prominent volcanic dome and the southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range, located in Northern California, USA.
• lassen volcanic national park

  nounLow (Geographically specific)
  /ˌlæs.ən vɒlˌkæn.ɪk ˈnæʃ.nəl pɑːk/A proper noun; the official name of a U.S. national park in California, famous for its volcanic geology and hydrothermal features.
• lassi

  nounLow
  /ˈlʌsiː/A traditional South Asian yogurt-based drink, often flavoured with fruit, spices, or salt.
• lassie

  nounB1
  /ˈlæsi/A girl or young woman (chiefly Scottish and Northern English).
• lassitude

  nounC2 / Formal / Low-frequency
  /ˈlasɪtjuːd/A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy, listlessness, or fatigue.
• lasso

  nounverbverb-transitiveC1
  /læˈsuː/A long rope with a noose at one end, used especially for catching cattle or horses.
• lassus

  nounVery Low / Archaic / Specialised
  /ˈlas.ʊs/A Latin-derived term, not a standard English word. It is the past participle of the Latin verb 'lado', meaning 'to be weary' or 'to be tired'. It appears in historical or ecclesiastical contexts, often as a Latin gloss.

Showing 1101–1120 of 5456 words.