English Words Starting With W

• wilson

  nounHigh (as a surname), Low (as a general lexical item)
  /ˈwɪlsən/A common English surname, originally meaning 'son of William'.
• wilson cloud chamber

  nounC2
  /ˈwɪlsən klaʊd ˈtʃeɪmbə/A scientific device used historically to detect and visualize the paths of ionizing radiation, such as alpha and beta particles, by creating a supersaturated vapour that condenses into droplets along the particle's track.
• wilson dam

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency / Proper Noun)
  /ˈwɪlsən dæm/A specific dam, the Wilson Dam on the Tennessee River in Alabama, USA.
• wilson's disease

  nounC2
  /ˈwɪlsənz dɪˌziːz/A rare, inherited, autosomal recessive disorder characterized by excessive accumulation of copper in the body's tissues, particularly the liver, brain, and corneas of the eyes.
• wilson's petrel

  nounRare
  /ˈwɪlsənz ˈpɛtrəl/A specific species of small seabird, Oceanites oceanicus, known for its long migrations and fluttering flight pattern.
• wilson's phalarope

  nounVery Low (Specialist)
  /ˈwɪlsənz ˈfæləˌrəʊp/A specific species of shorebird (Phalaropus tricolor), notable for its reversed sexual roles where females are larger and more colorful than males, and for its spinning feeding behavior in shallow water.
• wilson's snipe

  nounC1
  /ˈwɪls(ə)nz snaɪp/A North American bird species (Gallinago delicata), a medium-sized, long-billed, camouflaged shorebird.
• wilson's storm petrel

  nounLow
  /ˌwɪlsənz ˈstɔːm ˌpɛtrəl/A small, dark seabird (Oceanites oceanicus) of the storm-petrel family, known for its distinctive fluttering flight low over ocean waves and its wide distribution in the southern oceans and North Atlantic during the non-breeding season.
• wilson's thrush

  nounLow
  /ˈwɪlsənz ˈθrʌʃ/A North American songbird, a subspecies of the veery, known for its flute-like song.
• wilson's warbler

  nounLow
  /ˈwɪlsənz ˈwɔːblə(r)/A small, primarily yellow New World songbird (Cardellina pusilla) with a distinctive black cap in males.
• wilsonism

  nounC1/C2 (Low-frequency; used primarily in historical, political science, and academic contexts)
  /ˈwɪls(ə)nɪz(ə)m/A political principle, policy, or characteristic associated with or derived from the leadership, ideals, or presidency of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th U.S. President (1913-1921).
• wilt

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /wɪlt/To droop, weaken, or lose freshness, typically due to heat, lack of water, or vitality.
• wilton

  nounRare
  /ˈwɪltən/A type of high-quality woven carpet with a deep, dense pile.
• wilton house

  nounC1-C2 (Proper noun, low frequency in general discourse, higher in architectural, historical, or touristic contexts)
  /ˈwɪl.tən ˌhaʊs/A specific country house in Wiltshire, England, known for its architecture, art collection, and historical significance as a stately home.
• wilton manor

  nounLow
  /ˈwɪltən ˈmænə/A proper noun referring to a specific place, most commonly a town, district, or estate.
• wiltshire

  nounMedium
  /ˈwɪlt.ʃər/A county in southwestern England.
• wiltshire horn

  nounVery Low Frequency
  /ˈwɪlt.ʃə hɔːn/A British breed of sheep, characterized by its lack of wool and distinctive horns.
• wimble

  nounverbverb-transitiveRare/Archaic
  /ˈwɪmbl/A hand tool for boring holes, typically featuring a cross handle and a pointed screw tip.
• wimbledon

  nounC1
  /ˈwɪmbəldən/A tennis tournament held annually in Wimbledon, London, UK. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments.
• wimmin

  plural-nounVery Low
  /ˈwɪmɪn/A deliberate non-standard spelling of 'women' used to remove the word 'men' from the plural form. It is often employed in feminist contexts to highlight the perceived patriarchal bias in language.

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