English Words Starting With W

• wink

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /wɪŋk/To quickly close and open one eye intentionally as a signal, greeting, or hint.
• wink at

  verbC1
  /wɪŋk æt/to deliberately ignore or pretend not to notice (a fault, rule violation, or wrongdoing), typically as a sign of secret understanding or tolerance.
• winkelried

  nounVery Rare
  /ˈvɪŋkəlriːd/A person who makes a self-sacrificial or heroic stand, often for the benefit of a larger cause.
• winker

  nounC2 (very low frequency, specialized/historical)
  /ˈwɪŋkə/A person or thing that winks (closes one eye briefly as a signal); also, a slang term for an eye, or a part of a horse's bridle.
• winkle

  nounverbverb-transitiveLow (noun), Rare (verb)
  /ˈwɪŋ.kəl/A small edible sea snail (periwinkle) found on rocky shores, often used as food; also the act of extracting something from a tight space with difficulty.
• winkle-pickers

  plural-nounLow (historical, specialist)
  /ˈwɪŋk(ə)l ˌpɪkəz/A style of shoe, specifically a long, sharply pointed shoe with an extended, narrow toe.
• winlestrae

  nounExtremely Rare / Non-Existent
  /ˈwɪn.lɪ.streɪ/The word 'winlestrae' does not exist in standard English dictionaries. It appears to be a non-standard, possibly invented or rare dialectal term.
• winnard

  nounArchaic / Very Rare
  /ˈwɪnəd/A now-obsolete term from British dialects, most commonly meaning 'the redwing' (a small thrush), and also used as a local nickname for various other birds.
• winnebago

  nounLow frequency; common as a brand name (RV) in North America; rare in other contexts.
  /ˌwɪnɪˈbeɪɡəʊ/A member of a Native American people originally from the present-day Wisconsin region.
• winner

  nounA2
  /ˈwɪnə/A person or thing that wins a competition, contest, or race.
• winner's circle

  nounB2
  /ˌwɪnəz ˈsɜːkl/An enclosed area at a racetrack where the winning horse and jockey go for ceremonies and photos.
• winner's enclosure

  nounC2
  /ˈwɪnəz ɪnˈklaʊʒə/A fenced area at a racecourse where the winning horse is brought for presentation, photographs, and celebration after a race.
• winnetka

  nounVery Low
  /wɪˈnɛtkə/A proper noun referring to a specific village in Cook County, Illinois, United States.
• winnie

  nounLow (C2)
  /ˈwɪni/A familiar or diminutive nickname for the name 'Winston' or 'Winifred'.
• winnie-the-pooh

  nounMedium
  /ˌwɪn.i ðə ˈpuː/The proper name of a famous fictional teddy bear created by A.A. Milne.
• winning

  adjectivenounB1
  /ˈwɪnɪŋ/Being successful in a competition, game, or contest; achieving victory.
• winning gallery

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈwɪnɪŋ ˈɡæləri/A physical or metaphorical exhibition of past successes, awards, or achievements, often displayed prominently for recognition or inspiration.
• winning hazard

  nounVery Low
  /ˈwɪnɪŋ ˈhæzəd/A stroke in English billiards where the player's cue ball hits the opponent's ball and then goes into a pocket.
• winning opening

  nounLow
  /ˈwɪnɪŋ ˈəʊpənɪŋ/A successful first move, action, or event that creates a significant and positive advantage at the start of a competition, project, or activity.
• winning post

  nounC1/C2 (Specialized, uncommon in general discourse)
  /ˈwɪnɪŋ pəʊst/The post or marker that indicates the finish line of a race, especially in horse racing; the point where a winner is determined.

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