Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with E
Showing words 361–480 of 2,231. Choose a word to read its meaning, etymology and origin.
eight-fifteen
na time of day, specifically fifteen minutes past eight o'clock (either a.m. or p.m.).
eight-figure
adjRelating to an amount of money between 10,000,000 and 99,999,999, especially a salary or price.
eight-foot
adjMeasuring eight feet in length, height, or dimension.
eight-foot-high
adjmeasuring eight feet from the bottom to the top
eight-foot-tall
adjMeasuring eight feet in height.
eight-footer
nA person or thing that is eight feet tall, long, or high.
eight-game
nA match or contest in which the first player or team to win eight points, tricks, or games is the victor.
eight-hour
adjLasting for eight hours.
eight-inch
adjMeasuring eight inches in length, height, or diameter.
eight-item
adjConsisting of eight separate parts, points, or units.
eight-lane
adjHaving eight lanes for vehicular traffic.
eight-legged
adjHaving eight legs.
eight-letter
adjConsisting of eight letters.
eight-man
adjConsisting of or performed by eight people, especially a team or crew of eight.
eight-member
adjConsisting of eight people or members
eight-mile
adjMeasuring or extending a distance of eight miles.
eight-minute
adjLasting for a period of eight minutes.
eight-month
adjLasting for or relating to a period of eight months.
eight-month-old
adjBeing eight months in age
eight-ounce
adjWeighing eight ounces.
eight-page
adjConsisting of eight pages.
eight-part
adjConsisting of or divided into eight sections, pieces, or stages.
eight-passenger
adjDesigned to accommodate or capable of carrying eight passengers.
eight-person
adjDesigned for or involving eight people
eight-piece
adjConsisting of eight separate parts or members.
eight-point
adjHaving eight points, marks, or projections, as on a star, compass, or tool.
eight-pound
adjWeighing eight pounds.
eight-sided
adjhaving eight sides and eight angles.
eight-story
adj(of a building) having eight floors or levels.
eight-team
adjConsisting of or involving eight teams.
eight-tenths
nA fraction representing eight parts out of ten; 8/10.
eight-thirty
nThe time thirty minutes after eight o'clock, either a.m. or p.m.
eight-time
adjHaving achieved something eight times.
eight-track
nA magnetic tape sound recording technology that uses a continuous loop of tape divided into eight parallel sound tracks, housed in a cartridge.
eight-week
adjLasting for a period of eight weeks
eight-yard
adjMeasuring eight yards in length or distance.
eight-year
adjBeing eight years in age or duration
eight-year-old
adjBeing eight years of age.
eighteen
cardinal numberthe number equivalent to the product of two and nine; one more than seventeen, or eight more than ten; 18.
eighteen-month
adjLasting for or relating to a period of eighteen months
eighteen-wheeler
na large truck that has eighteen wheels, especially a tractor-trailer.
eighteen-year
adjBeing eighteen years of age
eighteen-year-old
adjBeing eighteen years of age.
eighteenth
adjConstituting number eighteen in a sequence; 18th.
eighteenth-century
adjrelating to the period from 1701 to 1800.
eightfold
adjeight times as great or as numerous
eighth
ordinal numberConstituting number eight in a sequence; 8th.
eighth-century
adjrelating to or belonging to the period from the year 701 to 800 ad
eighth-floor
adjlocated on the eighth level of a building
eighth-grade
adjrelating to the eighth year of school, typically for students aged 13-14
eighth-grader
na student who is in the eighth and typically final year of elementary or middle school
eighth-inning
adjOccurring in or relating to the eighth inning of a baseball or softball game.
eighth-largest
adjused to describe something that is in the eighth position when things are arranged in order of size, from largest to smallest.
eighth-place
adjfinishing in position number eight in a competition or ranking
eighth-seeded
adj(in sports tournaments) having been assigned the eighth position in a ranking or seeding list, typically indicating a relatively high but not top-ranked competitor.
eighths
nthe ordinal number corresponding to the number eight; one of eight equal parts of something.
eightieth
adjConstituting number eighty in a sequence; 80th.
eighty
cardinal numberthe number equivalent to the product of eight and ten; ten less than ninety; 80.
eighty-eight
nThe number equivalent to the product of eight and ten plus eight; 88.
eighty-five
cardinal numberthe number equivalent to the product of five and seventeen; 85.
eighty-four
cardinal numberThe number equivalent to the product of eight and ten plus four; 84.
eighty-nine
cardinal numberthe number equivalent to the product of nine and ten; one more than eighty-eight or nine less than one hundred; 89.
eighty-one
cardinal numberthe number equivalent to the product of nine and nine; one more than eighty.
eighty-seven
cardinal numberthe number equivalent to the product of eight and ten plus seven; 87.
eighty-six
vto refuse to serve a customer, typically because they are drunk or disorderly
eighty-three
cardinal numberthe number equivalent to the product of eight and ten plus three; 83.
eighty-three-year-old
adjBeing eighty-three years of age.
eighty-two
cardinal numberthe number equivalent to the product of eight and ten; two more than eighty; 82.
eighty-year-old
adjBeing eighty years of age.
einsteinian
adjrelating to or characteristic of the physicist albert einstein or his theories, especially the theory of relativity.
either
detOne or the other of two people or things
either/or
conjUsed before the first of two (or occasionally more) alternatives that are being specified (the other being introduced by ‘or’).
ejaculate
vTo discharge semen from the body.
ejaculation
nThe action of ejecting semen from the body.
ejaculatory
adjRelating to or occurring in a sudden, forceful, and often involuntary emission, especially of semen or other bodily fluid.
eject
vto push, throw, or force something out suddenly
ejecta
plural nounmaterial that is forcibly ejected, especially from a volcano or an exploding star.
ejected
vforced or threw out suddenly and forcefully.
ejection
nThe action of forcing or throwing something out, especially in a sudden or violent way.
ejector
na person or thing that ejects something.
ejido
nA piece of land farmed communally under a system supported by the state, especially in Mexico.
eke
vTo make a small or inadequate amount last longer by using it carefully or supplementing it.
elaborate
adjcontaining a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts
elaborated
adjdeveloped or executed with great care and thoroughness; detailed and complicated.
elaborately
advin a very detailed and complicated way, especially involving a lot of careful planning or effort
elaboration
nThe process of developing or presenting a theory, policy, or system in further detail.
elaborative
adjServing to add more detail or information; explanatory or expansive in nature.
elan
nEnthusiastic vigor and liveliness; distinctive style or flair.
eland
nA large African antelope with spiraled horns and a hump on the shoulders.
elapse
v(of time) to pass or go by
elapsed
v(of time) to pass or go by
elastic
adjAble to return to its original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or bent.
elasticity
nThe ability of an object or material to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed; stretchiness.
elasticized
adj(of fabric or material) treated or made with elastic threads so that it can stretch.
elastin
nA protein that is the main component of elastic fibers in connective tissue, allowing it to stretch and recoil.
elastomer
na natural or synthetic polymer having elastic properties, such as rubber.
elastomeric
adjhaving the elastic properties of rubber; rubberlike.
elate
vTo make someone feel very happy and excited.
elated
adjextremely happy and excited, especially because of something good that has happened
elation
nA feeling of great happiness and excitement.
elbow
nthe joint between the upper and lower parts of the arm where it bends in the middle.
elbow-length
adj(of a sleeve or glove) reaching down to the elbow
elbowroom
nEnough space to move your elbows and body comfortably; freedom to act or move without restriction.
elder
adj(of people, especially two related people) the older of two
elder-care
nThe care and support provided for elderly people, especially in their own homes or in special facilities.
elderberry
na small, dark purple berry that grows on the elder tree, often used to make wines, syrups, and jams.
eldercare
nThe care and support of older people, especially within their own homes or in specialized facilities.
elderly
adj(of a person) old or aging
eldest
adjBeing the oldest of three or more people, especially within a family.
elect
vTo choose someone for a position by voting.
elected
adjchosen by voting
election
na process in which people vote to choose a person or group for an official position
election-night
nthe evening on which the votes are counted and the results of an election are announced
election-year
adjRelating to or characteristic of a year in which a major election is held, especially for a national office.
elective
adjChosen by vote; filled or appointed by election.
elector
nA person who has the right to vote in an election.
electoral
adjrelating to elections or the process of voting.
electorally
advin a manner relating to elections or electors
electorate
nall the people in a country or area who have the right to vote in an election.
electric
adjUsing, producing, or powered by electricity.