English Words Starting With V

• vanish

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈvæn.ɪʃ/To disappear or cease to exist, often quickly and completely.
• vanishing cream

  nounLow
  /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ kriːm/A type of cosmetic cream or lotion, typically used as a foundation or moisturiser, which is designed to be rubbed into the skin and become invisible.
• vanishing point

  nounC1
  /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ pɔɪnt/In perspective drawing, the point on the horizon where parallel lines appear to converge and disappear.
• vanitas

  nounC2
  /ˈvanɪtɑːs/A symbolic work of art, especially a 17th-century Dutch still life, depicting objects that symbolize the futility of earthly pleasures, the certainty of death, and the transience of life (e.g., skulls, wilting flowers, hourglasses).
• vanitory

  nounLow
  /ˈvænɪt(ə)ri/A low bathroom cabinet with a sink and a mirror, typically with storage space.
• vanity

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈvæn.ə.ti/Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.
• vanity bag

  nounC1
  /ˈvæn.ə.ti ˌbæɡ/A small, often decorative bag used by women to carry personal items such as makeup, perfume, and grooming tools.
• vanity case

  nounC1
  /ˈvænəti keɪs/A small case, typically carried by women, for holding cosmetics, toiletries, and other personal items used for grooming.
• vanity fair

  nounLow (literary, allusive)
  /ˈvæn.ə.ti ˌfeə/A place or social scene characterized by excessive concern with one's appearance, status, and frivolous pleasures; the superficial and showy aspects of society.
• vanity plate

  nounC1
  /ˈvæn.ə.ti ˌpleɪt/A vehicle licence plate issued with a customised combination of letters and/or numbers, often chosen by the owner to express a personal message, name, or interest, usually for an additional fee.
• vanity plates

  plural-nounC1
  /ˈvæn.ə.ti pleɪts/Customized vehicle registration plates, typically featuring letters and numbers chosen by the owner for personal reasons, often to convey a message or represent a name.
• vanity press

  nounC1
  /ˈvæn.ə.ti ˌpres/A publishing company that prints and binds books at the author's expense, with little to no editorial selection or marketing support.
• vanity publishing

  nounC1
  /ˈvæn.ə.ti ˌpʌb.lɪʃ.ɪŋ/A publishing model where the author pays all costs to have their book printed and distributed, rather than being paid by a traditional publisher.
• vanity unit

  nounC2
  /ˈvænəti ˌjuːnɪt/A bathroom cabinet or furniture piece containing a sink (basin), storage, and sometimes a mirror, designed as a single unit.
• vanload

  nounC1
  /ˈvænləʊd/A quantity or number of goods or people that fill or are carried by a van.
• vanman

  nounC2
  /ˈvænmæn/A person whose job is to drive a van.
• vanner

  nounUncommon / Rare
  /ˈvæn.ər/A person who operates, owns, or travels in a caravan or van.
• vannes

  nounB2
  /veɪn/A thin, flat or curved object that rotates freely to show wind direction or is used for decoration.
• vanning

  nounLow
  /ˈvæn.ɪŋ/The action or process of transporting goods or people in a van.
• vanquish

  verbverb-transitiveC2 (Very low frequency; mostly literary/formal contexts)
  /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/To defeat thoroughly in battle or contest; to completely overcome or overpower an opponent or enemy.

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