English Words Starting With N

• new world

  nounB2
  /ˌnjuː ˈwɜːld/A fresh or unfamiliar place, experience, or period of discovery, often capitalized ('New World') to refer specifically to the Americas as opposed to the 'Old World' of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
• new world monkey

  nounC1
  /ˌnjuː ˈwɜːld ˈmʌŋki/Any monkey belonging to the infraorder Platyrrhini, native to Central and South America, characterized by a broad nose with sideways-facing nostrils and often a prehensile tail.
• new world order

  nounC1-C2
  /ˌnjuː ˌwɜːld ˈɔːdə/A period of significant global change in political, economic, or social structures, often implying a shift in international power dynamics.
• new year

  nounVery High
  /ˌnjuː ˈjɪə(r)/The first day of the year, celebrated on January 1st, and the start of the calendar year.
• new year's

  nounB1
  /ˌnjuː ˈjɪəz/The holiday marking the beginning of the calendar year, specifically referring to December 31st (New Year's Eve) and January 1st (New Year's Day).
• new year's day

  nounA2
  /ˌnjuː jɪəz ˈdeɪ/The first day of the year, January 1st, celebrated as a public holiday in many countries.
• new year's eve

  nounB1
  /ˌnjuː jɪəz ˈiːv/The evening and night of December 31st, the last day of the calendar year, marking the transition to the new year.
• new york

  nounA1 (Proper Noun)
  /ˌnjuː ˈjɔːk/A major city in the northeastern United States, also the name of a state.
• new york bay

  nounLow
  /ˌnjuː ˈjɔːk ˈbeɪ/A natural harbor and tidal estuary at the mouth of the Hudson River, surrounding New York City.
• new york fern

  nounLow
  /ˌnjuː ˈjɔːk ˈfɜːn/A common, slender-leaved fern (Parathelypteris noveboracensis) native to eastern North America, named after the state of New York.
• new york minute

  nounModerately Low / Idiomatic
  /ˌnjuː ˈjɔːk ˈmɪnɪt/An extremely short period of time; an instant.
• new york school

  nounC2
  /ˌnjuː ˈjɔːk skuːl/A group of artists, poets, dancers, and musicians active primarily in the 1950s and 1960s in New York City, noted for their avant-garde, experimental, and interdisciplinary approach, often blending abstraction, spontaneity, and urban energy.
• new york state barge canal

  nounVery Low
  /ˌnjuː ˌjɔːk ˌsteɪt ˈbɑːdʒ kəˌnæl/A major inland waterway system in New York State, connecting the Great Lakes with the Hudson River and Atlantic Ocean, designed for commercial barge traffic.
• new york stock exchange

  nounB2
  /ˌnjuː ˌjɔːk ˈstɒk ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/The primary stock exchange located in New York City, often referred to as the NYSE.
• new york strip

  nounMid-frequency (Common in culinary, restaurant, and North American contexts; less frequent elsewhere)
  /ˌnjuː ˈjɔːk ˈstrɪp/A specific cut of beef steak, also known as a strip steak, characterized by its tenderness and marbling.
• new yorker

  nounMedium
  /ˌnjuː ˈjɔː.kər/A person who is a native or inhabitant of New York City.
• new yorkese

  nounRare
  /ˌnjuː jɔːˈkiːz/The dialect, accent, or distinctive speech patterns characteristic of New York City, especially of its native inhabitants.
• new zealand

  nounB1
  /ˌnjuː ˈziːlənd/An island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, comprising two main islands (North Island and South Island) and numerous smaller islands. It is a sovereign state, a member of the Commonwealth, and a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system.
• new zealand ash

  nounVery Low
  /ˌnjuː ˈziːlənd ˈæʃ/A large, evergreen tree native to New Zealand, known scientifically as Syzygium maire, valued for its hard, durable timber and glossy leaves.
• new zealand flax

  nounLow
  /ˌnjuː ˈziː.lənd flæks/A robust, strap-leaved plant (Phormium tenax) native to New Zealand, known for its tough, fibrous leaves.

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