English Words Starting With V

• victoria falls

  plural-nounB1
  /vɪkˌtɔːriə ˈfɔːlz/A massive waterfall on the Zambezi River in southern Africa, located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, considered one of the world's largest waterfalls.
• victoria island

  nounC2
  /vɪkˌtɔː.ri.ə ˈaɪ.lənd/A proper noun referring to a specific geographical island, most commonly a large island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.
• victoria land

  nounLow
  /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.ə lænd/A major region of Antarctica, located between the Ross Sea and Wilkes Land, discovered and named during British expeditions.
• victoria nile

  nounVery Low (C2+ Geography/Technical)
  /vɪkˌtɔː.ri.ə ˈnaɪl/The section of the Nile River flowing from its source at Lake Victoria in Uganda to its confluence with Lake Albert.
• victorian

  adjectivenounB2
  /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.ən/Of, relating to, or characteristic of the period of British history when Queen Victoria reigned (1837–1901).
• victorian box

  nounLow
  /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.ən bɒks/A traditional wooden box, often ornate, from or in the style of the Victorian era (1837-1901), used for storage.
• victorian values

  plural-nounC1
  /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.ən ˈvæl.juːz/A set of moral principles and social attitudes associated with 19th-century Britain, especially during Queen Victoria's reign, emphasising propriety, hard work, thrift, respectability, sexual restraint, and patriarchal family structure.
• victoriana

  plural-nounC2
  /ˌvɪk.tɔː.riˈɑː.nə/Objects, materials, architecture, and styles typical of the Victorian era (1837-1901), especially when collected or imitated.
• victorianism

  nounC2
  /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.ə.nɪ.zəm/The moral attitudes, social practices, cultural norms, and artistic styles characteristic of the Victorian era (1837–1901) in Britain, especially emphasizing strict morality, prudery, and elaborate ornamentation.
• victoriate

  nounObsolete/Rare
  /vɪkˈtɔːrɪeɪt/To celebrate a victory in a triumphant or showy manner; to behave as if victorious.
• victoriaville

  nounVery Low
  /vɪkˌtɔːrɪəˈvɪl/A proper noun referring to a city located in central Quebec, Canada.
• victorine

  nounC2
  /ˌvɪk.təˈriːn/A woman's fur tippet or shoulder scarf, typically with long ends that hang down.
• victorio

  nounVery Low
  /vɪkˈtɔːrɪəʊ/A proper noun, most commonly the name of a 19th-century Chiricahua Apache leader.
• victorville

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency, proper noun)
  /ˈvɪktəvɪl/A city located in the High Desert region of San Bernardino County, California, USA.
• victory

  nounHigh
  /ˈvɪk.tər.i/The act of defeating an opponent or achieving success in a struggle, competition, or battle.
• victory garden

  nounC2
  /ˈvɪk.tər.i ˌɡɑː.dən/A vegetable, fruit, or herb garden planted by civilians, especially during wartime, to supplement food rations and boost morale.
• victory lap

  nounMid-Frequency
  /ˈvɪkt(ə)ri ˌlæp/In sports: a celebratory lap around the track or stadium taken by the winner(s) immediately after a race.
• victory medal

  nounC1
  /ˈvɪktəri ˈmedl/A medal awarded to all participants in a military campaign or war, distinct from a medal for individual bravery or achievement.
• victory roll

  nounLow (specialised)
  /ˈvɪk.tər.i ˌrəʊl/A specific hairstyle popular in the 1940s, especially among wartime women, characterized by two large, upward-sweeping rolls of hair above the forehead, often associated with victory celebrations and retro fashion.
• victory ship

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈvɪkt(ə)ri ʃɪp/A type of cargo ship mass-produced in the United States during World War II, designed for speed and efficiency.

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