English Words Starting With W

• watcheye

  nounVery Rare
  /ˈwɒtʃaɪ/An opaque, cloudy, or bluish-white discoloration of the cornea of the eye, particularly in a horse.
• watchlist

  nounB2
  /ˈwɒtʃlɪst/A list of people, entities, or items that are being monitored closely, typically for security, investment, or regulatory purposes.
• watchmaker

  nounC1
  /ˈwɒtʃmeɪkə(r)/A person whose profession is making, repairing, and adjusting watches.
• watchman

  nounC1
  /ˈwɒtʃmən/A person whose job is to guard a building or area, especially at night.
• watchout

  nounHigh
  /ˌwɒʧ ˈaʊt/A warning or imperative to be careful, alert, or vigilant about a potential danger or problem.
• watchstrap

  nounC2
  /ˈwɒtʃ.stræp/The strap or band that attaches to a watch case and wraps around the wrist to secure the watch.
• watchtower

  nounC1
  /ˈwɒtʃtaʊə(r)/A tall structure, often part of a fortification or prison, from which people can watch for danger, intruders, or fire.
• watchword

  nounC1
  /ˈwɒtʃwɜːd/A word or phrase expressing a principle or goal that guides a group or movement.
• water

  adjectivenounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA1
  /ˈwɔːtə(r)/A clear, colourless, odourless, and tasteless liquid essential for most plant and animal life; chemically H₂O.
• water arum

  nounC1/C2 - Specialized
  /ˈwɔː.tər ˈɛə.rəm/A perennial aquatic or semi-aquatic plant, specifically plants in the Calla or Calla palustris species, known for its white spathe and red berries, typically growing in wetlands.
• water ash

  nounVery Low
  /ˈwɔːtər ˌæʃ/A species of tree (Fraxinus americana or F. pennsylvanica) native to North America, commonly found near rivers, lakes, and wetlands; also known as green ash or swamp ash.
• water back

  nounLow (technical/situational)
  /ˈwɔːtə bæk/To return water to its original level, location, or state; to restore water flow or containment.
• water bag

  nounLow frequency / technical/specific use
  /ˈwɔː.tə ˌbæɡ/A bag or pouch, often made of flexible material like rubber or plastic, designed to hold water, either for drinking, medical use, or as a heating/cooling device.
• water bailiff

  nounC2
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌbeɪlɪf/An official responsible for enforcing fishing laws and managing fishing rights on a body of water.
• water ballet

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔː.tə ˌbæl.eɪ/A performance art and sport that combines swimming, gymnastics, and dance performed synchronously in water, typically to music.
• water bath

  nounLow (B2-C1)
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌbɑːθ/A container of heated water in which another vessel is placed for gentle, indirect cooking, warming, or chemical processing.
• water bear

  nounLow (Specialist/Scientific)
  /ˈwɔːtə beə/A tiny, resilient, microscopic invertebrate animal belonging to the phylum Tardigrada, characterized by its ability to survive extreme environmental conditions.
• water bearer

  nounC2
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌbeərə/A person who carries or transports water, often as a service or occupation.
• water bed

  nounB2
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌbɛd/A bed with a mattress consisting of a water-filled vinyl or plastic container.
• water beetle

  nounC2
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌbiːtl̩/An aquatic beetle that lives in or on the water.

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