English Words Starting With W

• washfountain

  nounLow
  /ˈwɒʃˌfaʊn.tən/A public or communal plumbing fixture combining multiple wash basins, often in a row, with a common water supply and drainage, typically found in schools, factories, gyms, or public restrooms.
• washin

  nounC1
  /ˈwɒʃ.ɪn/The buildup or accumulation of material along a specific line or edge, especially relating to the modification of an aircraft's wing or aerofoil to improve its aerodynamic characteristics by increasing its lift.
• washiness

  nounLow Frequency
  /ˈwɒʃi.nəs/The state or quality of lacking substance, vividness, or definiteness; the characteristic of being weak, diluted, or pale.
• washing

  nounHigh
  /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/The act or process of cleaning something with water and, typically, soap or detergent.
• washing machine

  nounB1
  /ˈwɒʃɪŋ məˈʃiːn/A household appliance that automatically washes laundry, typically consisting of a drum that rotates with water and detergent.
• washing powder

  nounB1
  /ˈwɒʃɪŋ ˌpaʊdə(r)/A powdered detergent or soap used for washing clothes, especially in a washing machine.
• washing soda

  nounB2
  /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ ˌsəʊ.də/Sodium carbonate decahydrate (Na2CO3·10H2O), a crystalline alkaline compound used primarily as a cleaning and water-softening agent.
• washing-up

  nounB1
  /ˌwɒʃɪŋ ˈʌp/The act of cleaning dirty plates, pans, cutlery, and other kitchen items after a meal.
• washington

  nounC1
  /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ.tən/A proper noun referring primarily to the 1st U.S. President, George Washington; the U.S. capital city (Washington, D.C.); or the U.S. state in the Pacific Northwest.
• washington court house

  nounVery Low
  /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən ˈkɔːt ˌhaʊs/A city name in Ohio, USA, specifically referring to a municipality.
• washington island

  nounVery Low
  /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ.tən ˈaɪ.lənd/A proper noun referring to a specific island named in honor of George Washington.
• washington lily

  nounC2/Technical/Uncommon
  /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ.tən ˈlɪl.i/A tall, showy species of lily native to the western United States, known for its large, fragrant, white flowers with maroon spots.
• washington palm

  nounC1+
  /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən pɑːm/A large fan palm native to the southwestern United States and northwest Mexico, characterized by a thick trunk and shaggy, persistent dead leaves that form a distinctive skirt.
• washington pie

  nounVery Low / Archaic
  /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən paɪ/A type of American dessert consisting of two layers of sponge cake with a fruit filling, typically lemon, between them.
• washington square

  nounMid-Frequency (C1)
  /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən skweə/A proper noun referring to a specific public park and surrounding area in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
• washington state

  nounB1
  /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən steɪt/A federal state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, with its capital in Olympia.
• washington thorn

  nounC1
  /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən θɔːn/A North American hawthorn tree (Crataegus phaenopyrum), known for its bright red fruit and dense clusters of white flowers.
• washington's birthday

  nounLow-Mid
  /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ.tənz ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/The anniversary of the birth of George Washington, first President of the United States, on February 22, 1732.
• washingtonian

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌwɒʃ.ɪŋˈtəʊ.ni.ən/A person who lives in or comes from the U.S. state of Washington or the city of Washington, D.C.
• washita

  nounVery Low / Technical
  /ˈwɒʃɪtə/A fine-grained, high-quality whetstone used for sharpening tools, especially razors and surgical instruments; historically also a trademarked brand for this type of Arkansas stone.

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