English Words Starting With L

• lazarus

  nounC2
  /ˈlaz(ə)rəs/A person restored to life; a biblical figure raised from the dead by Jesus.
• laze

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /leɪz/To spend time in a relaxed, idle way; to be pleasantly lazy.
• lazear

  nounExtremely Low (Proper Noun)
  /ləˈzɪə/A family name, particularly associated with Dr. Jesse Lazear (1866–1900), a U.S. Army physician known for his research on yellow fever.
• laziness

  nounB2
  /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/The state of being unwilling to work or use energy; indolence.
• lazio

  nounB1
  /ˈleɪzi/Unwilling to work or use energy; characterized by a lack of effort.
• lazuli

  nounC1
  /ˈlazjʊli/A blue mineral used historically as a precious stone and pigment.
• lazulite

  nounVery low
  /ˈlazjʊlʌɪt/A rare, deep blue mineral, a phosphate of magnesium, iron, and aluminium.
• lazurite

  nounC1
  /ˈlæz.jʊə.raɪt/A deep blue mineral, the primary component of the gemstone lapis lazuli.
• lazy

  adjectiveverb-intransitiveB1
  /ˈleɪzi/Unwilling to work or use energy; characterized by a lack of effort or activity.
• lazy bed

  nounLow / Historical / Regional
  /ˈleɪzi bɛd/A raised bed for planting crops, typically made by digging trenches and piling the soil onto the planting area, often edged with turf.
• lazy daisy stitch

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈleɪzi ˈdeɪzi stɪtʃ/A basic embroidery stitch that forms a detached loop, resembling a flower petal.
• lazy eye

  nounMedium
  /ˌleɪ.zi ˈaɪ/A condition where one eye has reduced vision because it fails to work properly with the brain, even though the eye itself appears normal.
• lazy guy

  nounB1
  /ˈleɪzi/unwilling to work or use energy; idle, slothful
• lazy river

  nounB1
  /ˈleɪzi ˈrɪvə/A recreational water feature, typically a slow-moving, artificial, circular channel found at water parks, resorts, or pools, where people float on inflatable tubes.
• lazy susan

  nounC1
  /ˌleɪ.zi ˈsuː.zən/A rotating tray or turntable, usually circular, placed on a table or within a cupboard to allow food or condiments to be shared easily among diners.
• lazy tongs

  nounplural-nounLow
  /ˌleɪ.zi ˈtɒŋz/A mechanical device consisting of a series of linked, folding metal bars that can extend to reach objects at a distance, typically operated by squeezing a handle.
• lazybones

  nounC1
  /ˈleɪ.zi.bəʊnz/A person who is habitually lazy or idle.
• laˈconian

  adjectivenounC2 / Low Frequency / Formal Register
  /drəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/Excessively harsh, severe, or cruel; characterized by extreme strictness.
• lcd tv

  nounMedium to High (in consumer electronics contexts)
  /ˌɛl.siːˈdiː ˌtiːˈviː/A type of television set that uses liquid crystal display (LCD) technology to produce images.
• lcm chair

  nounExtremely Low (Non-Standard/Contextual Compound)
  /ˌel.siːˈem tʃeə(r)/A chair with a specific function within a group context, often serving as a meeting's lead or facilitator (literal interpretation of a compound noun).

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