English words starting with F

strong alcoholic drink, especially whiskey or other distilled spirits.

a tall plant with narrow leaves and purple or pink flowers, often one of the first plants to grow on land that has been burned or cleared.

Wood that has been cut into pieces and is used for burning on a fire.

a device containing gunpowder and other chemicals that is designed to produce a spectacular display of light, noise, and smoke when ignited, often used in celebrations.

The action of shooting a gun or other weapon.

solid and not easy to bend, move, or break

Relating to or characteristic of a particular company or business organization.

the heavens or the sky, especially when regarded as a tangible, arching structure.

in a strong, steady, or secure way

the quality of being solid, steady, and not easily moved or changed

permanent software programmed into a read-only memory, forming an integral part of a hardware device.

Coming before all others in time, order, or importance.

emergency medical help given to someone who is injured or suddenly becomes ill, before full medical treatment is available.

In American football, the situation where the offensive team has a first down and the line to gain is the opponent's goal line, meaning they are very close to scoring a touchdown.

(Of a solution or outcome) being the most desirable or optimal in an ideal situation, but often not achievable in practice due to real-world constraints.

Being the first child to be born to a parent or parents.

Belonging to or characteristic of the period from the year 1 to 100 AD.

of the highest quality or standard; excellent.

Of or relating to the first day of something, especially a new job or experience.

(of a crime, especially murder) of the most serious kind, involving premeditation or other specific aggravating factors.

In American football, the first of a series of four attempts a team has to advance the ball ten yards down the field.

A copy of a book, newspaper, or other publication from the first batch of copies printed and published.

happening or appearing for the first time

Being the first group or type of a new development, model, or product.

relating to the first year of formal education in the US, typically for children aged 6-7

a child in the first year of formal school, typically around six or seven years old.

Relating to or occurring in the first part of a game, performance, period of time, etc.

Obtained directly from the original source or through personal experience.

Being the earliest or most prominent in a country to hold a significant event, especially a primary election or caucus.

Occurring or relating to the first inning of a baseball or softball game.

of the highest rank, importance, or quality; primary.

used in the initial treatment of a disease, especially as the most preferred option

the name that was given to you when you were born and that comes before your family name

The first public performance of a play, film, or other show.

Describing a system, process, or reaction that is primary, fundamental, or involves the simplest level of complexity.

Describing a narrative or perspective in which the narrator is a participant in the events, using pronouns like "I" and "we".

The initial pitch thrown by a pitcher to a batter in a baseball or softball game, especially at the start of an inning or a game.

describing someone or something that has won a competition or contest

Relating to or occurring in the first quarter of a year, financial period, or lunar cycle.

of the highest quality; excellent

A person, such as a police officer, firefighter, or paramedic, who is trained to be among the first to arrive and provide assistance at the scene of an emergency.

happening or used in the first stage of a competition, selection process, or series of events

(of a film, television program, etc.) being shown or broadcast for the first time

relating to or occurring in the first half of an academic year

being or occurring in the initial phase of a process or project

Relating to or being the first offensive attack in a conflict, especially a nuclear attack.

Being a regular member of a team who plays at the start of a game

Relating to or being the group of players who are the primary or most skilled choices for a sports team, especially in soccer or rugby.

happening, serving, or existing during the first part of a specified period, especially a political or academic term

Belonging to the highest or most important rank, level, or group.

happening, done, or experienced for the first time

a person who is doing something or going somewhere for the first time

relating to or occurring in the first three months of a pregnancy.

Being part of the earliest or initial stage of a movement, trend, or event, especially a series of occurrences.

Relating to or occurring during the initial seven days of a particular period, such as a course, job, or event.

Relating to the industrialized, capitalist nations of the world, typically characterized by high levels of economic development, political stability, and advanced technology.

relating to or designed for someone in their first year of a particular school, college, or university

Being the first child to be born to a parent or parents.

Received directly from the original source or obtained by personal experience.

Used to introduce a first point or reason.

relating to government revenue, especially taxes

in a way that relates to government revenue, especially taxes and public spending

A cold-blooded animal that lives in water, breathes through gills, and usually has fins and scales.

a dish consisting of fried fish fillets and french fries, typically served together and often eaten with salt and vinegar.

(of an animal) that eats fish as its main food.

A very wide-angle photographic lens that produces a characteristic circular, convex, or panoramic image with significant distortion.

Oil obtained from the bodies of fish, especially used as a dietary supplement rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

A person who feels awkward or uncomfortable because they are in a situation or environment that is not familiar to them.

Having the form or outline of a fish.

(of water) containing fish in sufficient numbers to make fishing worthwhile.

A bone from a fish.

A small, usually round, glass bowl for keeping pet fish.

A person who catches fish, especially for a living.

a person who catches fish, especially as a job or for sport.

a woman who catches fish as a job or for sport.

a part of the sea or a river where fish are caught in large quantities.

An electronic device used by anglers to locate fish underwater, typically using sonar technology.

a sharp, curved piece of metal, typically barbed and attached to a line, used for catching fish.

The activity or sport of catching fish.

Containing no fish; devoid of fish.

resembling a fish in appearance, characteristics, or behavior

A coarse flour or powder made from dried, ground fish, used as animal feed or fertilizer.

A person or shop that sells fish for food.

A type of open-meshed fabric, typically made of threads arranged in a diamond-shaped pattern.

A small pond in which fish are kept, often on a farm or as part of a garden.

the tail of a fish.

A coarse-mannered, loud, or abusive woman, especially one of low social standing.

Relating to or resembling a fish, especially in smell or taste.

capable of being split or divided easily along a natural grain or line.

The action of splitting or being split into two or more parts.

(of an atom or element) capable of undergoing nuclear fission

A long, narrow opening or line of breakage made by cracking or splitting, especially in rock or the earth.

Having long, narrow cracks or openings.

A hand with the fingers bent in towards the palm and held there tightly, typically in order to hit someone or something.

Having a size roughly comparable to that of a clenched human hand.

approximately the size of a clenched human hand

Having a fist or fists of a specified kind (often used in combination).

a fight in which people hit each other with their fists

an amount that can be held in a closed hand

an abnormal or surgically made passage between a hollow organ and the body surface, or between two hollow organs.

Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose

Having an attractive, healthy, and physically strong appearance.

Occurring in short, irregular periods; not steady or continuous.

In a way that is not regular or continuous, but happens for short periods and is often interrupted.

the condition of being physically strong and healthy

connected to or concerning physical fitness, health, or exercise.

Made to conform to the shape or dimensions of something, especially for a particular purpose.

A person whose job is to put together or adjust machinery or equipment.

Suitable or appropriate for a particular situation or purpose.

In a way that is suitable or appropriate for a particular situation or purpose.

the number 5

Describing a piece of land that measures five acres in area.

(of a fire) so large or intense that it requires many firefighting units to be called in

Being equal to or lasting five and a half units (e.g., years, hours, miles)

A store that sells a wide variety of inexpensive goods, originally with many items priced at five or ten cents.

Having five bedrooms.

A length or distance equivalent to five consecutive city blocks.

Relating to or involving a group of five counties, typically used to describe a geographical, administrative, or statistical region.

Consisting of or involving five separate dishes or stages in a meal.

having five cylinders, especially relating to an internal combustion engine