English Words Starting With W

• washo

  nounNon-existent / Not applicable
  No English dictionary entry exists for the orthographic form 'washo'.
• washoe

  nounLow
  /ˈwɒʃəʊ/A proper noun referring to a Native American people of the Great Basin region, their language, or a specific county in Nevada.
• washout

  nounC1
  /ˈwɒʃaʊt/A complete failure or disappointment; something that fails to materialise as planned. Also, a channel or hole eroded by water.
• washrag

  nounLow
  /ˈwɒʃraɡ/A small piece of cloth, often terrycloth or similar absorbent material, used for washing the face or body.
• washroom

  nounMedium
  /ˈwɒʃruːm/A room containing a toilet and sink, typically for public use.
• washstand

  nounC1
  /ˈwɒʃstand/A piece of furniture, typically in a bedroom, designed to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing one's hands and face.
• washtub

  nounC1
  /ˈwɒʃtʌb/A large tub or basin, typically made of metal or plastic, used for washing clothes or other items by hand.
• washup

  nounLow-to-medium (common in specific contexts, rare in general usage).
  /ˈwɒʃʌp/The act of washing oneself, especially one's hands and face, or washing dishes after a meal.
• washwoman

  nounVery Low
  /ˈwɒʃˌwʊmən/A woman whose job is to wash clothes and linen; a laundress.
• wasim akram

  nounLow (Specialized/Contextual)
  /ˈwʌsɪm ˈækrɑːm/Proper noun referring to the legendary Pakistani cricket fast bowler.
• wasp

  acronymnounB1
  /wɒsp/A social or solitary insect with a narrow waist, often having a sting and typically with black and yellow stripes.
• wasp waist

  nounC1
  /ˈwɒsp ˌweɪst/An extremely slender, tightly corseted waist, often exaggerating the curves of the hips and bust, fashionable in various historical periods.
• wasps, the

  nounB1
  /wɒsps/Stinging flying insects of the family Vespidae, often with black and yellow stripes, known for building nests and sometimes aggressive behaviour.
• wassail

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈwɒseɪl/A festive occasion or drink, traditionally involving spiced ale or mulled wine, drunk to health and good cheer.
• wassermann

  nounLow
  /ˈvɑːsəman/A German surname literally meaning 'water man'; historically associated with August von Wassermann, a German bacteriologist who developed a diagnostic test for syphilis.
• wassermann antibody

  nounVery Low
  /ˈvɑːsəˌmɑːn ˈæntɪˌbɒdi/An antibody detected in the blood as part of a diagnostic test for syphilis.
• wassermann test

  nounC2 / Highly Specialized
  /ˈvɑːsəmən ˌtɛst/A specific, outdated blood test used to diagnose syphilis.
• wasserstein

  nounVery low
  /ˈvæsəstaɪn/A surname of German origin, also the name of a mathematical concept in probability theory.
• wassily chair

  nounLow
  /vəˈsɪli tʃɛə/A specific, historically significant design of armchair, characterized by a tubular steel frame and leather or fabric straps.
• wast

  verbExtremely rare
  /wɑːst/Archaic second person singular form of the verb 'to be', used with 'thou'.

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