English Words Starting With W

• whited sepulcher

  nounC2
  /ˌwaɪtɪd ˈsɛpəlkə/A person or thing that appears pure, virtuous, or attractive on the outside but is corrupt, evil, or hypocritical on the inside.
• whited sepulchre

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
  /ˌwaɪtɪd ˈsɛp(ə)lkə/A hypocrite; someone who appears morally pure or righteous on the outside but is corrupt or evil within.
• whitedamp

  nounC2
  /ˈwaɪtdæmp/A colourless, toxic mixture of gases, primarily carbon monoxide, found in coal mines following an explosion or fire.
• whiteface

  nounC2
  /ˈwaɪtfeɪs/The application of white makeup, typically to cover the face entirely, especially for theatrical or performance purposes, or a performer who wears such makeup.
• whitefield

  nounLow
  /ˈwaɪtfiːld/A proper noun referring to a specific place name, most commonly a suburb, town, or urban area.
• whitefish

  nounB2
  /ˈwʌɪtfɪʃ/A general term for various species of freshwater fish, especially from the salmon family, with pale or silvery flesh.
• whitefish bay

  nounC1
  /ˌwaɪt.fɪʃ ˈbeɪ/A toponym referring to a specific bay or geographical area, most famously associated with a village on the shore of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin, USA.
• whitefly

  nounC1
  /ˈwaɪt.flaɪ/A small, sap-sucking insect of the family Aleyrodidae, typically with powdery white wings.
• whitefriars

  nounC2/Rare
  /ˌwaɪtˈfraɪəz/A historical term referring to a community of Carmelite friars, specifically to their monasteries, particularly the one in London. The name derives from their distinctive white mantle.
• whitehead

  nounIntermediate
  /ˈwaɪt.hɛd/A small, pale pimple or papule, especially on the face, caused by a blocked sebaceous gland.
• whitehorse

  nounRare (as a common noun); Medium-Low (as a proper noun/place name)
  /ˈwaɪt.hɔːs/A white horse; the capital city of Yukon, Canada.
• whitelash

  nounLow-to-medium
  /ˈwaɪt.læʃ/A strong negative reaction or backlash from white people, particularly against social progress by minority groups or against multiculturalism.
• whitelaw

  nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
  /ˈwaɪt.lɔː/A surname of Scottish origin, primarily functioning as a proper noun.
• whiteley

  nounVery Low
  /ˈwaɪtli/A toponymic surname of English origin, primarily referring to specific places in Northern England, most notably a town in West Yorkshire.
• whiteline

  nounLow
  /ˈwaɪt laɪn/A thin, white-painted line on a road surface, pavement, or sports field used to mark boundaries, lanes, or specific areas.
• whitelist

  nounverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈwaɪt.lɪst/An approved list of trusted entities.
• whiteman

  nounLow (rare in modern, non-specialized use; potentially offensive)
  /ˈwaɪtmən/A term historically used to refer to a man of European descent or a white man; now considered dated, offensive, or colonialist in many contexts.
• whiten

  verbverb-ambitransitiveLow-to-Mid
  /ˈwaɪ.tən/to make or become white or lighter in colour.
• whitener

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈwaɪtənə(r)/A substance or product used to make something white or whiter, often by removing stains or discolouration.
• whitening

  nounB2
  /ˈwaɪtənɪŋ/The process or result of making something white or lighter in colour.

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