English Words Starting With W

• wairua

  nounRare
  /ˈwaɪ.ruː.ə/In Māori culture, the fundamental concept of spirit, soul, or non-physical essence of a person or entity, often linked to ancestors and the spiritual realm.
• wais

  nounHigh
  /weɪst/The part of the human body between the ribs and the hips.
• wais-r

  nounC2/Technical
  /ˌdʌbəl.juː eɪ aɪ ɛs ˈɑː/A revised version of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, a standardized psychological test for measuring adult intelligence.
• waist

  nounB1
  /weɪst/The part of the human body between the ribs and hips, usually narrower than the chest and hips.
• waist pack

  nounMedium frequency; common in travel/outdoor contexts; less common in formal fashion.
  /ˈweɪst ˌpæk/A small bag attached to a belt, worn around the waist for carrying personal items.
• waistband

  nounB1
  /ˈweɪstbænd/A strip of fabric forming the upper edge of a garment, encircling the waist.
• waistcloth

  nounLow (C2/Proficiency). Rare in modern everyday use except in historical, anthropological, or specific cultural contexts.
  /ˈweɪstklɒθ/A simple, rectangular piece of cloth worn around the waist and typically covering the loins, often used as a basic garment or apron.
• waistcoat

  nounB2
  /ˈweɪs.kəʊt/A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt and often under a suit jacket.
• waistcoating

  nounVery Rare / Obsolete
  /ˈweɪsˌkəʊ.tɪŋ/A heavy fabric, traditionally of wool or cotton, used for making waistcoats.
• waistline

  nounB1
  /ˈweɪstlaɪn/The line or measurement around the narrowest part of a person's torso, between ribs and hips.
• wait

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA1
  /weɪt/to allow time to pass while staying in one place, or to delay action, in expectation of something.
• wait on

  interjectionverbB2
  /weɪt ɒn/To serve or attend to someone's needs, particularly in a service context, such as in a restaurant or shop.
• wait up

  verbMedium-High
  /weɪt ˈʌp/To stop or pause so that someone else can catch up; to delay going to bed until someone arrives.
• wait-a-bit

  nounLow
  /ˌweɪt ə ˈbɪt/A name for various thorny plants, particularly Acacia species, whose hooked thorns catch on clothing or skin, causing one to 'wait a bit' to detangle.
• wait-a-while

  nounC2/Rare
  /ˌweɪt ə ˈwaɪl/To pause or delay for a short period of time.
• waitangi day

  nounC2
  /waɪˌtæŋi ˈdeɪ/The national day of New Zealand, commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on 6 February 1840.
• waitangi tribunal

  nounLow (NZ-specific, highly contextual)
  /ˌwaɪtæŋi traɪˈbjuːnəl/A permanent commission of inquiry in New Zealand established to investigate and make recommendations on claims brought by Māori relating to actions or omissions of the Crown that breach the promises made in the Treaty of Waitangi.
• waite

  nounA1 (Basic user)
  /weɪt/To stay in one place or delay action until a particular time, event, or condition occurs.
• waiter

  nounverb-intransitiveB1
  /ˈweɪtə(r)/A person, typically male, whose job is to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant or café.
• waitering

  nounRare / Obsolete
  /ˈweɪtərɪŋ/The act or occupation of working as a waiter; serving food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or similar establishment.

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