English Words Starting With W

• worktable

  nounC1
  /ˈwɜːkˌteɪb(ə)l/A sturdy table, often in a workshop or studio, designed for practical tasks such as woodworking, crafting, or assembly.
• worktop

  nounMedium
  /ˈwɜːk.tɒp/A flat, durable surface, usually in a kitchen, on which food can be prepared or other tasks can be done.
• workup

  nounC1
  /ˈwɜːkʌp/A detailed diagnostic examination or evaluation of a patient's condition, or a systematic preparation or process to make something ready.
• workwear

  nounB2
  /ˈwɜːk.weə(r)/Clothing designed to be worn at work, especially durable clothing for manual, industrial, or service jobs.
• workweek

  nounHigh
  /ˈwɜːk.wiːk/The period of seven consecutive days designated as the standard time for paid employment.
• workwoman

  nounVery Low
  /ˈwɜːkˌwʊm.ən/A woman who does manual or physical work, especially one skilled in a particular craft or trade.
• world

  nounA1
  /wɜːld/The planet Earth and all life upon it; the entirety of existence, human society, or a particular domain of experience.
• world bank

  nounLow in general discourse; Medium-High in specific contexts (economics, development, politics, news).
  /ˌwɜːld ˈbæŋk/An international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects aimed at reducing poverty and promoting economic development.
• world bank group

  nounB2
  /ˌwɜːld bæŋk ɡruːp/An international financial institution comprising five organizations that provide financing, advice, and research to developing countries to reduce poverty and support economic development.
• world beat

  nounC1
  /ˈwɜːld biːt/A genre of popular music that blends Western pop or rock music with traditional musical styles and instruments from various cultures around the world, often focusing on global awareness and rhythmic diversity.
• world car

  nounC1
  /ˌwɜːld ˈkɑː/A vehicle designed and manufactured to be sold globally, using standardized components and platforms across multiple international markets.
• world communion sunday

  nounLow
  /ˌwɜːld kəˈmjuːn.i.ən ˈsʌn.deɪ/A specific Sunday (usually the first Sunday in October) observed by many Christian denominations worldwide to celebrate Holy Communion/Eucharist in a spirit of global Christian unity.
• world council of churches

  nounC2/High-Context (Specialist)
  /ˌwɜːld ˌkaʊn.səl əv ˈtʃɜːtʃ.ɪz/A global ecumenical Christian organization founded in 1948, comprising churches and denominations from over 120 countries to promote Christian unity, cooperation, and social justice.
• world court

  nounC1
  /ˈwɜːld ˌkɔːt/A permanent international tribunal established to adjudicate legal disputes between states and provide advisory opinions on international law.
• world cup

  nounB1
  /ˌwɜːld ˈkʌp/A major international sporting tournament, most famously in football (soccer), contested by national teams to determine the world champion.
• world day of prayer

  nounC1
  /ˌwɜːld deɪ əv ˈpreə(r)/An annual ecumenical Christian observance where people across the world gather to pray for common causes, traditionally held on the first Friday of March.
• world englishes

  plural-nounSpecialized (C1-C2)
  /wɜːld ˈɪŋɡlɪʃɪz/The concept that English exists in many distinct, legitimate varieties around the world, each with its own norms, rather than a single 'correct' standard.
• world exposition

  nounC1
  /ˌwɜːld ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/A large international public exhibition designed to showcase achievements, innovations, and cultures from nations around the globe.
• world federalism

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌwɜːld ˈfɛdərəlɪzəm/A political ideology and movement advocating for a global federal system of governance, where nations transfer some sovereignty to a central world government while retaining local/regional autonomy.
• world federalist

  nounC1
  /ˌwɜːld ˈfed.ər.əl.ɪst/A person who advocates for the establishment of a federal world government, where national states delegate some sovereignty to a global authority.

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