English Words Starting With Y

• yorba linda

  nounVery Low (Rare proper noun)
  /ˌjɔː.bə ˈlɪn.də/A city in Orange County, California, United States.
• yore

  adverbnounC2
  /jɔː/A time long past, especially a period remembered for its good qualities.
• york

  nounB2
  /jɔːk/A historic city and county in North East England, famous for its Roman and Viking history, medieval architecture (including York Minster), and as the administrative centre of Yorkshire.
• york boat

  nounC2
  /ˈjɔːk ˌbəʊt/A large wooden freight boat, pointed at both ends and traditionally powered by oars and sails, used historically for transport on rivers and lakes in western Canada.
• york imperial

  nounVery Low
  /ˌjɔːk ɪmˈpɪə.ri.əl/A variety of apple with red-striped skin, firm, crisp flesh, and a tart flavour, commonly used for cooking, especially baking.
• york rite

  nounVery Low
  /ˈjɔːk ˌraɪt/A system of related Masonic degrees and orders that constitute one of the two main branches of Freemasonry in the United States.
• yorke peninsula

  nounLow
  /ˈjɔːk pɪˈnɪnsjələ/A triangular peninsula in South Australia, located between the Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent.
• yorker

  nounC1
  /ˈjɔː.kər/A delivery in cricket where the ball pitches on or near the batsman's popping crease, making it difficult to hit.
• yorkie

  nounmedium
  /ˈjɔː.ki/A small breed of dog, specifically the Yorkshire Terrier, characterized by long silky hair, a compact size, and a lively personality.
• yorkiepoo

  nounLow (Specialist/Vocational)
  /ˈjɔːkiˌpuː/A crossbreed dog produced by mating a Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie) with a Miniature or Toy Poodle.
• yorkist

  adjectivenounC2
  /ˈjɔːkɪst/A supporter or member of the English royal House of York, especially during the Wars of the Roses (15th century).
• yorkshire

  nounB2
  /ˈjɔːk.ʃə/A large historic county in the north of England, famous for its distinct cultural identity, industrial heritage, and natural landscapes like the Yorkshire Dales.
• yorkshire bond

  nounVery Low / Archaic
  /ˈjɔːk.ʃə bɒnd/A historical type of secured investment, debt security, or financial arrangement originating from or associated with the county of Yorkshire, England, in the 19th century, where local authorities or corporations raised capital for infrastructure projects.
• yorkshire chair

  nounRare
  /ˈjɔːkʃə tʃeə/A type of traditional wooden armchair from Yorkshire, England, typically with spindle or ladder backs and often made from locally sourced woods like oak or ash.
• yorkshire dales

  plural-nounLow
  /ˈjɔːkʃə deɪlz/A designated national park and upland area in Northern England, characterised by its limestone valleys, hills, and traditional farming landscape.
• yorkshire fog

  nounLow (Specialist/Botanical)
  /ˌjɔːk.ʃə ˈfɒɡ/A common European grass (Holcus lanatus) with soft, grey-green or pinkish flower heads and hairy leaves.
• yorkshire pudding

  nounC1
  /ˌjɔːk.ʃə ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/A traditional British dish made from a batter of eggs, flour, and milk or water, baked until risen and crispy, typically served as part of a roast dinner.
• yorkshire terrier

  nounB1
  /ˌjɔːk.ʃə ˈter.i.ər/A very small, long-haired breed of terrier dog with a blue and tan coat, originally bred in Yorkshire, England.
• yorkton

  nounVery Low
  /ˈjɔːk.tən/A small city in Saskatchewan, Canada.
• yorktown

  nounLow
  /ˈjɔːk.taʊn/The name of a town in Virginia, USA, famous as the site of the decisive 1781 battle that effectively ended the American Revolutionary War.

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