English words starting with L

A symbol or design that identifies a brand, company, or organization.

regarding reason and logic as the primary or most fundamental basis for knowledge and meaning.

An act of logging in to a computer system, network, or application.

a tropical american tree of the pea family, from which a dark heartwood is obtained.

The part of the body on both sides of the spine between the ribs and the hips.

A piece of cloth worn around the hips and between the legs, especially by men in some hot countries as their only piece of clothing.

To stand or wait somewhere, especially in a public place, with no real purpose or activity.

a person who stands or waits around idly or without apparent purpose, often in a public place.

to stand or wait somewhere, especially in a public place, with no clear purpose or activity

To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way

a hard, round or flat sweet on a stick.

A piece of candy, especially a hard one on a stick.

A low, broad, rounded hill or ridge, especially one with a flat top.

Having no companions; solitary or isolated.

The state of being unhappy because you are not with other people or because you have no friends.

Unhappy because you are not with other people or do not have anyone to talk to.

A person who prefers to be alone and does not have many friends.

Sad because one lacks friends or company.

Measuring a great distance from end to end

Having been left empty, unused, or neglected for a very long time.

Having been generally agreed upon or believed for a long time.

(of a drug or medical treatment) having an effect that continues for a long time after it is administered.

Belonging to or happening in a time far in the past.

Having been expected or looked forward to for a long time.

(of a law or legal power) having a wide scope or jurisdiction, especially applying to people or activities outside the normal territory of the governing authority.

having been expected or desired for a long time

A long pass or kick in sports such as soccer or rugby, intended to move the ball a great distance quickly.

Having a long barrel, especially referring to a firearm.

Having a long blade.

having been buried or hidden for a long time

consisting of molecules that contain a relatively large number of atoms in a linear or branched arrangement.

(of a hope, wish, belief, etc.) held for a long time

Having been dead for a long time; no longer alive or existing.

Having been postponed or put off for a long time.

covering or involving a long distance

having been inactive, asleep, or not developing for a long period of time

lasting for a long period of time

Having existed or continued for a long time; traditional and well-known.

Having been anticipated or looked forward to for a long time.

A photographic technique where the camera's shutter is left open for an extended period, allowing more light to reach the sensor or film and creating effects such as blurred motion or light trails.

Having ceased to exist a very long time ago.

having a sad, gloomy, or disappointed expression

Having long fingers.

Having been forgotten for a long time; no longer remembered or considered.

(of a piece of writing, broadcasting, or entertainment) having a substantial length or duration; not short or abbreviated.

Having disappeared, ended, or died a long time ago.

Having long hair

Having a long handle.

involving the transport of goods or passengers over a long distance

Having been believed, possessed, or felt for a long time.

Having long horns or antennae.

having long eyelashes

continuing for a long time; durable

having long legs

designed to last or remain usable for a long time

Having long limbs (arms and legs).

Having a long life or existence; lasting for a long time.

Having been lost or not seen for a very long time.

Having been married for a long time.

Having a long neck.

Having been ignored or not cared for over a long period of time.

Having a long nose.

Having been expected or needed for a very long time.

Lasting for or relating to a long duration of time.

Planned or intended for a long time before happening or being carried out.

(of a gramophone record) designed to be played at a slow speed and usually containing a long recording, especially of music.

Describing something that was assured or pledged a long time ago but has not yet been delivered or realized.

designed to cover or travel over a great distance

(of a feeling, memory, or desire) kept suppressed or controlled for a long time

relating to or over an extended period of time

continuing for a long time, especially of a show, series, or situation

having worked in a particular job or for a particular organization for a long time

An attempt or guess that is very unlikely to succeed.

(of a feeling or problem) existing for a long time but not expressed or dealt with openly until now.

Having sleeves that extend to the wrist or near the wrist.

(of a garment) having sleeves that cover the arm from shoulder to wrist.

desired or pursued for a long time

Having been delayed or at a standstill for a long time.

having existed for a long time

(of a plant or flower) having a long stem or stems.

Having or showing patience in spite of troubles, especially those caused by other people

Kept under control or held back for a long time, especially feelings, desires, or information.

having a tail that is long in comparison with the body or with others of the same kind

lasting for or relating to a long period of time

A system of medical and social services provided over an extended period for people who are chronically ill, elderly, or disabled.

Designed to allow a large range of movement or displacement, especially of a mechanical component.

Having disappeared or ceased to exist a very long time ago.

relating to or using radio waves of a wavelength greater than one kilometer (or a frequency below 300 kilohertz)

Relating to or having a long wavelength, especially in the context of electromagnetic radiation such as radio waves or infrared light.

designed to remain in good condition for a long time, even with frequent use.

(of speech or writing) continuing for too long and therefore boring

A man with a long beard.

a large boat, especially one carried by a sailing ship for use in shallow water or as a lifeboat.

a large bow used for shooting arrows, especially in medieval times, which is made from a single piece of wood and is roughly the same height as the person who uses it.

greatly desired or wished for

continuing for a greater amount of time; more durable or persistent.

living or lasting for a longer time than someone or something else

covering or capable of covering a greater distance

relating to or extending over a longer period of time; not immediate or short-term

Continuing for a longer period than anything else of its kind; most durable or enduring.

having the greatest length of life; living or existing for a longer time than anyone or anything else of its kind.

Having continued for a longer period than any other of its kind.

having held a particular position or office for a longer period than anyone else

having held a position, office, or job for a longer period than anyone else in a particular group or context

long life; the fact of lasting a long time

ordinary handwriting in which letters are written fully and separately, as opposed to shorthand or typing.

a breed of cattle with very long horns.

a long communal dwelling, especially one traditionally built by some North American Indigenous peoples and certain Southeast Asian communities, typically constructed of wood and bark.

a strong feeling of wanting something or someone, especially when it is absent or unattainable.

in a way that shows a strong feeling of wanting something or someone that is not present or is unlikely to happen

Slightly long

The distance of a place east or west of an imaginary line between the North Pole and the South Pole, measured in degrees.

relating to the length of something rather than its width

in a way that is arranged or measured along the length of something

A long fishing line with many baited hooks attached at intervals.

A bottle of beer with a long, slender neck, typically referring to a specific style of packaging.

Relating to or existing along a shore, especially the seashore.

A person employed to load and unload ships at a port.

A bet or attempt with a very low probability of success.

having existed or continued for a long period of time