English Words Starting With V

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v-type engine
nounC1
/ˈviː taɪp ˈen.dʒɪn/An internal combustion engine with its cylinders arranged in two banks at an angle to each other, forming a V shape when viewed from the end.
v.
abbreviationnounMedium-High
Not applicable as an abbreviation; spoken as the full word it represents (e.g., /vɜːb/, /vɜːs/, /ˈver.i/).An abbreviation for "verb" or "verse", often used in dictionary entries, reference works, or citations to indicate a verb form or a biblical/poetic verse.
v6
nounC1
/ˌviː ˈsɪks/A common abbreviation for 'version 6', typically denoting the sixth iteration of a product, software, or standard.
v8
nounC1
/ˌviː ˈeɪt/A type of internal combustion engine with eight cylinders arranged in a V configuration.
va-va-voom
nounC2
/ˌvɑː.vəˈvuːm/The quality of being exciting, energetic, especially in a sexually attractive or stylish way.
vaad
nounVery Rare / Technical
/vɑːd/A Jewish communal council or administrative body, typically overseeing religious, educational, or civic affairs in a specific community.
vaal
nounRare (outside South African context)
/vɑːl/A proper noun referring to a major river in South Africa, also used as a place name.
vaasa
nounNon-existent
The term 'vaasa' does not exist in standard English vocabulary. It is not a recognized English word.
vac
nounC1
/væk/A short, informal term for 'vacuum cleaner' (noun) or the act of vacuuming (verb).
vacancy
nounB2
/ˈveɪ.kən.si/An unoccupied position or job available to be filled.
vacant possession
nounC1
/ˈveɪkənt pəˈzeʃən/A legal term for property that is empty and free of occupants at the time of sale or transfer, and can be immediately occupied by the buyer.
vacate
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
/vəˈkeɪt/to leave a place, position, or property so that it becomes empty or available for someone else.
vacated
adjectiveverbB2
/vəˈkeɪ.tɪd/To have left a place, position, or property empty; to have officially given up occupancy or an office.
vacation
nounverbverb-intransitiveC1 (High frequency, common in everyday conversation and writing)
/vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/A fixed period of time spent away from work or home for rest, travel, or leisure.
vacation bible school
nounIntermediate
/veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən ˈbaɪ.bl̩ skuːl/A seasonal educational program for children run by Christian churches, typically during school holidays, teaching Bible stories and related activities.
vacation pay
nounC1
/vəˈkeɪʃən peɪ/Money paid to an employee for time taken as annual leave.
vacationer
nounB2
/veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)nə/A person who is on holiday, especially one travelling away from home.
vacationland
nounLow
/veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən.lænd/A region or area known primarily as a destination for holidaymakers and tourists.
vacaville
nounVery Low
/ˌvækəˈvɪl/A proper noun referring to a city in Solano County, California, United States.
vacay
nounMedium to High (in informal contexts)
/vəˈkeɪ/An informal, slang shortening of the word 'vacation'.

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