English Words Starting With R

• romeoville

  nounVery Low
  /ˈrəʊ.mi.əʊ.vɪl/A proper noun referring to a city in Illinois, United States.
• rommel

  nounC2
  /ˈrɒm(ə)l/A hasty, disorderly retreat or withdrawal from a position.
• romney

  nounLow
  /ˈrɒmni/A British breed of sheep, known for its long wool and hardiness; also a surname.
• romney marsh

  nounC2
  /ˌrɒmni ˈmɑːʃ/A geographic region: a coastal wetland area in Kent, England.
• romp

  nounverbverb-intransitiveMedium-frequency
  /rɒmp/to play energetically, boisterously, and happily, especially by running, jumping, and chasing.
• romp through

  verbC1-C2
  /ˈrɒmp θruː/To complete something quickly, easily, and often joyfully, without any serious difficulty.
• romper

  nounMedium
  /ˈrɒm.pə/A one-piece garment for a baby or young child, covering the body and with legs, typically fastened at the crotch.
• romper room

  nounLow
  /ˈrɒm.pə ˌruːm/A proper noun referring to a classic, long-running children's television franchise originating in the 1950s, consisting of a preschool educational program hosted by a "Miss" or "Mister" who interacted with a group of young children.
• rompers

  plural-nounB1
  /ˈrɒm.pəz/A one-piece garment, typically for a baby or young child, combining a top and shorts.
• romulo

  nounVery Low
  /ˈrɒmjʊləʊ/A proper noun, most commonly a given name of Spanish or Portuguese origin, or a reference to Rómulo Betancourt, a significant historical figure in Venezuela.
• romulus

  nounC1
  /ˈrɒmjʊləs/The legendary founder and first king of Rome.
• romus

  nounVery Rare
  /ˈrəʊ.məs/A playful or affectionate term for a Roman person, especially in informal historical reference or fiction.
• rona

  nounLow to Medium
  /ˈrəʊ.nə/A slang, informal term for COVID-19 or the SARS-CoV-2 virus, originating from Australian English pronunciation.
• ronald

  nounUncommon (as a common noun); Common (as a proper noun/name)
  /ˈrɒn.əld/A male given name of Old Norse origin, meaning 'ruler's advisor' or 'counsel power'.
• ronan

  nounVery Low (outside of use as a personal name)
  /ˈrəʊnən/A male given name of Irish origin, meaning 'little seal' or 'seal-like'.
• roncesvalles

  nounVery Low (C2/Proficiency)
  /ˌrɒnsəˈvæl(e)ɪs/, /ˌrɒnθəˈvæl(e)ɪs/ (approximations for the Spanish toponym)A specific place name referring to a village and mountain pass in the Pyrenees, Navarre, Spain, famous for the historical Battle of Roncesvalles (Roncevaux).
• ronco

  nounC2 (Very low frequency, technical/borrowed/proper noun)
  /ˈrɒŋkəʊ/The word 'ronco' is not an English word. It is a Spanish/Portuguese/Italian word meaning 'hoarse' (adj.) or 'snore' (verb, Spanish). In English contexts, it is almost exclusively a proper noun (surname, place name, brand) or a technical term borrowed from other languages (e.g., a fish species, a rock type).
• rond de jambe

  nounLow
  /ˌrɒ̃ də ˈʒɒ̃b/A circular movement of the leg, executed either on the ground (à terre) or in the air (en l'air), used as a fundamental exercise in classical ballet training.
• rondavel

  nounVery Low / Specialised
  /rɒnˈdɑːv(ə)l/A traditional, circular, single-roomed dwelling with a conical thatched roof, typically found in Southern Africa.
• ronde

  nounC1-C2
  /rɒnd/A circular dance or a piece of music for such a dance.

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