English Words Starting With R

• rowing machine

  nounB1
  /ˈrəʊɪŋ məˌʃiːn/An exercise machine designed to simulate the action of rowing a boat, providing aerobic and strength training for the upper and lower body.
• rowland heights

  nounExtremely Low
  /ˈrəʊlənd ˈhaɪts/A specific place name referring to a designated populated place or an unincorporated community.
• rowlandson

  nounVery Low
  /ˈrəʊlənds(ə)n/A surname, most famously associated with the English artist and caricaturist Thomas Rowlandson (1756–1827), known for his satirical and social commentary works.
• rowley

  nounLow
  /ˈrəʊli/A thin, coarse-faced greyhound.
• rowling

  nounVery low for general usage; high in pop culture due to the author.
  /ˈrəʊlɪŋ/A surname, most commonly associated with J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series.
• rowlock

  nounC2
  /ˈrɒlək/A pivot or support attached to the side of a boat, serving as a fulcrum for an oar.
• rowth

  nounC2
  /rəʊθ/Archaic or dialectal term for growth; the process of growing or increasing.
• roxanne

  nounLow to moderate in general English usage, but common as a personal name.
  /rɒkˈsæn/A feminine given name of Persian origin, meaning 'dawn' or 'bright'.
• roxas

  nounVery Low (as a common noun, it is non-existent; frequency is tied to its use as a name or within a specific fandom).
  /ˈrɒksəs/A proper noun, primarily a given name (often masculine) and a surname of Spanish origin. Also the name of a central character in the 'Kingdom Hearts' video game series.
• roxas y acuna

  nounExtremely Low
  /ˌrɒ.hæs iː əˈkuː.njə/A proper noun, specifically a Spanish double surname (apellido compuesto) indicating a family name of Spanish origin, not a common English word.
• roxburgh

  nounRare / Specialized
  /ˈrɒksb(ə)rə/A specific type of book binding where the spine is covered with a different material than the boards, leaving the spine material exposed at the corners.
• roxburghshire

  nounVery Low / Obsolete
  /ˈrɒksbərəʃər/A former historic county in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland.
• roy

  nounC1
  /rɔɪ/a slang term for a Royal (member of a royal family) or an old British coin, also used as a proper name (noun) and slang for 'marijuana' in some contexts (noun).
• roy rogers

  nounLow
  /ˌrɔɪ ˈrɒdʒ.əz/A non-alcoholic cocktail, typically made with cola, grenadine syrup, and a maraschino cherry.
• royal

  adjectivenounB1
  /ˈrɔɪəl/Belonging to, connected with, or related to a king or queen, or their family.
• royal academy

  nounC1
  /ˌrɔɪəl əˈkædəmi/An institution, typically for the advanced teaching or promotion of arts or sciences, founded or patronized by a monarchy.
• royal air force

  nounB2
  /ˌrɔɪ.əl ˈeə ˌfɔːs/The official air warfare branch of the British Armed Forces.
• royal air force list

  nounLow
  /ˌrɔɪəl ˈeə fɔːs ˈlɪst/An official, published directory of serving commissioned officers in the UK's Royal Air Force, detailing their rank, seniority, and appointment.
• royal and ancient club

  nounLow
  /ˌrɔɪəl ənd ˈeɪnʃənt klʌb/A historical golf club (specifically the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, often abbreviated R&A) that was, until 2004, the governing authority for golf rules worldwide outside the United States and Mexico.
• royal anne

  nounLow
  /ˌrɔɪəl ˈæn/A type of large, flavorful cherry, typically dark red and used for eating fresh or in preserves.

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