English words starting with C

a type of grass with seeds that have sharp points, originally from europe and asia, now common in north america where it dries out quickly and increases the risk of fires.

(gerund or present participle). acting dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage.

A member of a people of the north-eastern Caucasus.

to examine something to make sure it is correct, safe, or satisfactory

The business or service of exchanging a check for cash, typically for a fee.

the act of reporting your arrival at an airport, hotel, hospital, etc.

A deduction of union dues from a worker's wages by the employer, who then pays the money to the union.

The act or process of writing a check (cheque).

Able to be checked, verified, or examined.

A small book containing preprinted checks issued by a bank to an account holder.

Having a pattern of small squares, often of alternating colors.

A pattern of squares, typically of alternating colors

a board with a pattern of squares of two alternating colors, used especially for playing checkers or chess.

having a pattern of squares, usually of two colours

The act of making sure that something is correct, safe, or satisfactory by examining it.

A list of items, tasks, or points to be checked or referred to, used as a reminder or to ensure completeness.

A mark (✓) used to show that something is correct, has been verified, or is selected on a list.

A position in chess in which a player's king is under direct attack and has no possible move to escape, meaning that player has lost the game.

The action or process of deducting union dues or other payments directly from an employee's wages.

the place in a supermarket where you pay for your goods

A place, especially on a border or at a road, where people and vehicles are stopped and examined.

An examination to make sure that someone is healthy or that something is working correctly.

A firm, smooth, pale yellow cheese originally made in the English village of Cheddar.

either side of the face below the eye.

the bone below the eye that forms the prominent part of the cheek.

in a bold, rude, or disrespectful way, often in a manner that is amusing or not intended to cause serious offense.

showing a lack of respect or politeness in a way that is amusing or appealing

To make the weak, high-pitched sound characteristic of a young bird.

to shout loudly in order to show support or praise for somebody, or to encourage them

happy and positive in feeling or attitude.

in a happy and positive way

The state or quality of being cheerful; a feeling of being happy and optimistic.

in a happy and cheerful way

The state or quality of being cheerful; a feeling or expression of happiness and optimism.

Shouts of encouragement, praise, or joy.

a friendly way of saying goodbye.

a person, usually a young woman, who leads the crowd in shouting encouragement and supporting a team at a sports event

the activity of leading the cheering of a crowd, especially at a sports event, by a group of people who shout special words and perform synchronized movements.

lacking happiness or joy; gloomy and depressing.

A word said to express good wishes before drinking.

happy and lively in a way that makes other people feel happy

A food made from the pressed curds of milk, typically produced in a wide range of flavors and textures.

(of food) having cheese as a filling or stuffing.

a hamburger with a slice of cheese on top of the meat.

a sweet dessert consisting of a filling made from soft cheese, eggs, and sugar on a base of crushed cookies or pastry.

A thin, loosely woven cotton cloth, originally used for wrapping cheese.

a person or company that makes cheese.

Tasting or smelling like cheese.

a large wild cat from africa and southwest asia that has a slender body and can run very fast.

A professional cook, typically the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.

A person who is both the head cook and the proprietor of a restaurant.

Relating to or characteristic of the Russian writer Anton Chekhov or his works, especially in their depiction of everyday life with a blend of comedy and pathos

The process of forming a chelate, a chemical compound in which a central metal ion is bonded to a molecule at two or more points.

Relating to chemistry, or the interactions of substances as studied in chemistry.

Containing no artificial or synthetic chemicals; not treated with chemicals.

Weapons that use toxic chemicals to kill, injure, or incapacitate people.

In a way that relates to chemistry, or the interactions of substances.

A loose piece of clothing for women, worn under other clothes such as a dress or a skirt.

a person who studies chemistry or is an expert in it

The scientific study of the structure of substances, how they react with each other, and how they behave under different conditions.

A short form for chemotherapy, the treatment of disease, especially cancer, using chemical substances.

Relating to or used in the treatment of disease with chemical substances, especially in the treatment of cancer.

The treatment of disease, especially cancer, using chemical substances.

A type of soft, thick, velvety yarn or fabric, often used for making carpets, upholstery, or decorative trimmings.

a printed form, used instead of money, to make payments from your bank account.

a large, green, heart-shaped tropical fruit with sweet, creamy white flesh.

To love and care for someone or something deeply.

Loved, valued, and protected deeply.

A member of a Native American people originally from the southeastern US, now primarily located in Oklahoma and North Carolina.

a type of cigar with both ends open and usually cut straight

a small, soft, round fruit, typically bright or dark red, with a single hard stone

having a taste or smell like that of cherries

The act of choosing only the best or most desirable things, people, or data, especially in a way that is unfair or biased.

of a bright deep red colour like that of a ripe cherry.

The hard, reddish-brown wood of the cherry tree, valued for making furniture and decorative items.

The hard, reddish-brown wood of the cherry tree, valued for making furniture and decorative items.

a hard, dark, opaque rock composed of silica (chalcedony) and found as nodules in limestone.

A type of angel, often represented in art as a beautiful child with wings.

having a sweet, innocent, or childlike appearance, typically with a round, plump face.

A low-growing plant of the parsley family, with small white flowers and delicate, aromatic leaves used as a culinary herb.

A board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules, with the goal of checkmating the opponent's king.

A square board divided into 64 squares of alternating colors, used for playing chess or checkers.

The front part of a person's body between the neck and the stomach.

Reaching up to the level of a person's chest.

Reaching up to the level of a person's chest.

A large, heavily padded sofa with upright ends and no backrest, often made of leather.

a large, smooth, reddish-brown nut that grows inside a prickly case and can be eaten.

having a rich, reddish-brown color like that of a chestnut.

Having a large or prominent chest.

A type of cheese, especially one from France, made from goat's milk.

a v-shaped line or stripe, especially one worn on the sleeve of a uniform to indicate rank or length of service.

To bite and crush food with your teeth to make it easier to swallow.

(of food or medicine) able to be chewed easily, often designed to be chewed rather than swallowed whole.

Past tense and past participle of chew: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth.

Damaged, worn out, or made ragged by chewing or similar rough treatment.

A person or animal that chews something.

The action of crushing or grinding food with the teeth.

A soft, sweet substance that you chew for a long time but do not swallow, made from a type of rubber-like material.

(of food) needing to be chewed a lot before it can be swallowed

The circulating life force whose existence and properties are the basis of much Chinese philosophy and medicine.

Trying too hard to be stylish or sophisticated in a way that seems affected or pretentious.

a statistical method used to test the difference between observed data and expected data, or to test the independence of two variables.

Relating to or involving a statistical method that uses the chi-squared distribution to assess how likely it is that any observed difference between sets of data arose by chance.

the treatment of light and shade in a painting or drawing

A rhetorical or literary figure in which words, grammatical constructions, or concepts are repeated in reverse order.

relating to or characterized by chiasmus; having a reversed or inverted order.

stylish and fashionable in an understated or sophisticated way.

Relating to or conforming to the conventions of the Chicago Manual of Style, a widely used guide for American English writing and citation.

The use of clever but misleading talk or action to trick people, especially in legal matters or politics.

An American of Mexican origin or descent, especially a man or boy.

most stylish and fashionable in an elegant and sophisticated way

A fermented or non-fermented beverage, typically made from maize, common in Central and South America.

A young bird, especially a young chicken.

a small north american bird of the tit family, with a dark crown and a call that sounds like its name.

a common farm bird kept for its eggs and meat

Describing a situation where it is impossible to decide which of two things happened first or caused the other.

(of meat, typically steak) coated in seasoned flour and pan-fried in the manner of fried chicken.

a disease, especially of children, that causes a slight fever and spots on the skin

A contemptible, cowardly, or worthless person.

a round yellowish seed, used as a vegetable, also known as a garbanzo bean.