English Words Starting With Y

Filter

Parts of speech

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb Plural noun Verb (transitive)Verb (intransitive)Verb (ambitransitive)

y chromosome
nounC1
/ˈwaɪ ˌkrəʊ.mə.səʊm/The sex chromosome that is present in males (typically one X and one Y chromosome) and is responsible for male sex determination and development.
y connection
nounLow
/ˌwaɪ kəˈnɛkʃən/A method of connecting three-phase electrical equipment in which three windings are joined at a common point, forming a shape resembling the letter Y.
y-axis
nounMedium
/ˈwaɪ ˌæk.sɪs/The vertical reference line on a graph or coordinate plane.
y-fronts
plural-nounlow
/ˈwaɪ frʌnts/A style of men's underpants (briefs) characterized by a Y-shaped seam in the front panel, serving as a fly opening.
y-intercept
nounLow
/ˌwaɪ ˈɪn.tə.sept/The point where a line or curve crosses the y-axis of a graph, where the x-coordinate is zero.
y-level
nounLow
/ˈwaɪ ˌlɛv.əl/A secondary or lower-priority level of focus or standard.
y2k
abbreviationadjectivenounmedium
/ˌwaɪ.tuː ˈkeɪ/The year 2000; specifically referring to the year 2000 computer problem.
ya-ta-ta
nounVery low
/ˈjæ.təˌtæ/Continuous, trivial, or rapid chatter; gossipy or idle talk.
yaar
nounLow in global English; high in Indian English and diaspora communities.
/jɑː(r)/A term of address for a friend or mate, expressing familiarity and camaraderie.
yabber
nounverbVery low / Rare
/ˈjæb.ə(ɹ)/To talk rapidly, incessantly, or excitedly; to chatter, babble.
yabby
nounverbC2
/ˈjabi/A small freshwater crayfish, native to Australia.
yablonovy mountains
plural-nounVery Low
/ˌjæbləˈnɒvi ˈmaʊntɪnz/A mountain range located in southeastern Siberia, Russia, forming part of the watershed between the Pacific and Arctic Ocean drainage basins.
yablonovyy range
nounVery Low (Specialist)
/ˌjæbləˈnɒvi ˈreɪndʒ/A mountain range in Siberia, Russia, forming part of the watershed between the Pacific and Arctic oceans.
yacca
nounObscure / Technical
/ˈjakə/A term for two different types of plants: 1) A tropical American tree (Podocarpus coriaceus) yielding a hard wood; 2) A West Indian name for species of the genus Yucca.
yacht
nounverbverb-intransitiveB1
/jɒt/A medium-sized sailing vessel equipped for cruising or racing, or a power-driven vessel of similar size used for private pleasure.
yacht chair
nounLow
/jɒt tʃeə(r)/A specific type of deck chair, often folding, designed for use on yachts and characterized by its maritime styling and materials.
yacht club
nounLow
/ˈjɒt klʌb/A private club for yacht owners and sailing enthusiasts, providing facilities like moorings, social events, and sailing activities.
yacht rock
nounLow-medium
/ˈjɒt ˌrɒk/A subgenre of soft rock music popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s, characterized by smooth, polished production and lyrics often evoking themes of leisure, sailing, and coastal luxury.
yachtie
nounC1/C2
/ˈjɒti/A person who works on or is deeply involved with yachts, either as crew or as an owner/enthusiast.
yachtsman
nounC1
/ˈjɒtsmən/A man who sails or owns a yacht.

Showing 1–20 of 617 words.