English Words Starting With N

• necessity

  nounC1
  /nɪˈsɛsɪti/Something that is essential, indispensable, or unavoidable; a thing that is absolutely needed.
• nechako

  nounLow
  /nɛˈtʃɑːkəʊ/A toponym referring to a river, a lake, and a region in central British Columbia, Canada.
• neches

  nounVery Low
  /ˈnɛtʃɪz/A proper noun, primarily a river name in Texas, USA.
• necho

  nounRare/Obsolescent
  /ˈniːtʃəʊ/To utter a continuous, low, inarticulate sound, often expressing dissatisfaction, pain, or effort.
• neck

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA1
  /nɛk/The part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders.
• neck-rein

  verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow (specialist term)
  /ˈnɛk ˌreɪn/To guide a horse by laying the reins lightly against the side of its neck, rather than by pulling on the bit in its mouth.
• neckar

  nounC1-C2 / Very Low
  /ˈnɛkɑː/A major river in southwestern Germany, flowing through the state of Baden-Württemberg and joining the Rhine at Mannheim.
• neckband

  nounC1
  /ˈnɛkband/A band or strip of material around the neckline of a garment, often at the top of a shirt or blouse.
• neckcloth

  nounLow
  /ˈnɛkˌklɒθ/A piece of fabric, typically a scarf or cravat, worn wrapped or tied around the neck.
• necker

  nounC1
  /ˈnɛkə/A person who engages in kissing and cuddling.
• necker cube

  nounC2
  /ˈnekə kjuːb/A simple line drawing of a cube that can be perceived in two different orientations, as a classic optical illusion.
• neckerchief

  nounLow
  /ˈnek.ə.tʃiːf/A piece of cloth, usually square, worn tied around the neck, typically for warmth, fashion, or as part of a uniform.
• necking

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈnɛkɪŋ/The act of kissing and caressing intimately (often as a couple's romantic/sexual activity).
• necklace

  nounverbB1
  /ˈnɛklɪs/A piece of jewellery, typically consisting of a chain or cord, worn around the neck.
• necklace bomb

  nounLow / Very Specific
  /ˈnɛklɪs bɒm/A crude explosive device, typically homemade, that is designed to be placed around a person's neck and detonated.
• necklet

  nounC2
  /ˈnɛklɪt/A small necklace or piece of jewelry worn around the neck.
• neckline

  nounB2
  /ˈnɛklaɪn/The line formed by the upper edge of a garment around the neck and shoulders.
• neckpiece

  nounLow
  /ˈnɛkpiːs/An item of clothing or jewellery worn around the neck.
• necktie

  nounC1
  /ˈnɛktʌɪ/A long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck and tied in a knot at the front, typically by men as part of formal or business attire.
• necktie party

  nounLow
  /ˈnɛktaɪ ˈpɑːti/A lynching or hanging, particularly one carried out by a mob, often involving a rope.

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