English Words Starting With W

• white mahogany

  nounC2 (Specialized term)
  /ˌwaɪt məˈhɒɡ.ə.ni/The wood of a specific type of Australian eucalyptus tree, valued for its light colour and strength.
• white man's burden

  nounLow
  /ˌwaɪt mænz ˈbɜːdn/A phrase referring to the historical belief that it was the duty and moral responsibility of white people, particularly Europeans and Americans, to govern and 'civilize' non-white, non-European peoples, often used to justify colonialism and imperialism.
• white mariposa

  nounLow
  /ˌwaɪt ˌmær.ɪˈpəʊ.sə/A common name for a specific species of lily, Calochortus venustus, native to California, known for its large, white, butterfly-like flowers.
• white market

  nounC1
  /ˌwaɪt ˈmɑː.kɪt/The legal, official trade in goods and services, governed by regulations and taxation.
• white marlin

  nounC1
  /ˌwaɪt ˈmɑː.lɪn/A species of large, predatory billfish (Kajikia albida) found in tropical and subtropical Atlantic Ocean waters, known for its elongated upper jaw (bill), light-colored body, and being a prized sport fish.
• white matter

  nounLow
  /ˌwaɪt ˈmætə(r)/The whitish nerve tissue of the central nervous system, consisting of myelinated nerve fibres.
• white meat

  nounMedium (common in culinary/restaurant contexts, less common in general conversation)
  /ˌwaɪt ˈmiːt/The light-coloured meat of poultry, specifically breast meat, as opposed to dark meat (legs and thighs); more broadly, poultry or sometimes pork.
• white melilot

  nounVery Low
  /ˌwaɪt ˈmɛlɪlɒt/A tall, fragrant, herbaceous plant of the pea family, with white flowers, also known as white sweet clover.
• white metal

  nounC1
  /ˌwaɪt ˈmet.əl/A general term for non-ferrous alloys with a silvery appearance, often used as a base for plating or bearing materials; also a specific term for tin-based alloys.
• white meter

  nounC2
  /ˌwaɪt ˈmiːtə(r)/A UK-specific electricity meter that measures off-peak electricity usage at a cheaper, typically nighttime rate, often used for storage heaters.
• white mountains

  plural-nounLow (Proper Noun)
  /ˌwaɪt ˈmaʊn.tɪnz/A proper noun referring to a specific mountain range, notably the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Maine, USA, named for their appearance due to granite peaks, snow cover, or light-colored rock.
• white mule

  nounVery Low (Archaic/Specialist)
  /ˌwaɪt ˈmjuːl/A slang term for illegally distilled or bootlegged whiskey, particularly un-aged corn whiskey, in the early-to-mid 20th century United States.
• white mustard

  nounC1
  /ˌwaɪt ˈmʌs.təd/A plant (Sinapis alba) cultivated for its seeds, which are used to make a mild, pale yellow mustard condiment.
• white nationalism

  nounC2
  /ˌwaɪt ˈnæʃ.nəl.ɪ.zəm/A political ideology or movement that advocates for a nation-state governed by and for people who are defined as racially white, often based on the belief that white identity should be maintained and protected.
• white night

  nounC2
  /ˌwaɪt ˈnaɪt/A night spent without sleeping.
• white nile

  nounC1/C2 - Low frequency proper noun, used in specific geographical, historical, and environmental contexts.
  /ˌwaɪt ˈnaɪl/The name of the river that flows from Lake Victoria through South Sudan, merging with the Blue Nile in Sudan to form the main Nile River.
• white noise

  nounMedium-High (Common in technical contexts, media, and everyday wellness/audio discussions)
  /ˌwaɪt ˈnɔɪz/A random, steady sound containing all audible frequencies at equal intensity, often used to mask other sounds.
• white oak

  nounC1
  /ˌwaɪt ˈəʊk/A species of oak tree (Quercus alba) native to eastern North America, known for its pale bark and strong, durable wood.
• white out

  nounverbB2
  /ˈwaɪt aʊt/To cover a mistake in writing using correction fluid.
• white pages

  plural-nounC1
  /ˌwaɪt ˈpeɪdʒɪz/A printed or digital directory listing telephone subscribers alphabetically by surname, typically including their address and phone number.

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