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English words starting with T

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tonneau

n

A rounded, often detachable, rear passenger compartment on an early type of automobile.

[təˈnoʊ]

tonsil

n

either of two small, soft, oval masses of tissue at the back of the throat.

[ˈtɑːnsl]

tonsillar

adj

of or relating to the tonsils

[ˈtɑːnsələr]

tonsillectomy

n

a medical operation to remove the tonsils

[ˌtɑːnsɪˈlektəmi]

tonsillitis

n

inflammation of the tonsils.

[ˌtɑːnsɪˈlaɪtɪs]

tonsorial

adj

Relating to hairdressing or a barber.

[tɑːnˈsɔːr.i.əl]

tonsure

n

the act or ceremony of shaving the top of the head of a person entering the priesthood or a monastic order.

[ˈtɑːnʃər]

tonus

n

the slight, continuous contraction present in a normal muscle when it is at rest, which helps maintain posture and readiness for action.

[ˈtoʊnəs]

tony

adj

Characteristic of or resembling a wealthy, stylish, or high-class person or environment; posh, fashionable.

[ˈtoʊni]

tony-nominated

adj

Having been nominated for a Tony Award, an annual award for excellence in Broadway theatre.

[ˈtoʊni ˈnɑːmɪneɪtɪd]

tony-winning

adj

Having won a Tony Award, which is a prestigious award for excellence in live Broadway theatre.

[ˈtoʊniˌwɪnɪŋ]

too

adv

to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible; excessively

[tuː]

too-big

adj

Excessively large in size, extent, or degree.

[ˌtuː ˈbɪɡ]

too-bright

adj

Excessively bright or intense in light, color, or appearance.

[ˌtuː ˈbraɪt]

too-familiar

adj

Excessively or inappropriately intimate, informal, or well-known, often to the point of causing discomfort or offense.

[ˌtuː fəˈmɪl.i.jɚ]

too-good-to-be-true

adj

Seeming so wonderful or perfect that it is hard to believe it is real or genuine.

[ˌtuː ɡʊd tə bi ˈtruː]

too-high

adj

Excessively high; higher than is normal, acceptable, or safe.

[ˌtuː ˈhaɪ]

too-large

adj

Of a size or extent that is excessive or more than is desirable or manageable.

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too-long

adj

Lasting for an excessive amount of time; overly extended in duration.

[ˌtuː ˈlɔːŋ]

too-short

adj

Not having enough length or duration; insufficiently long.

[ˌtuː ˈʃɔːrt]

too-small

adj

Of insufficient size or extent; inadequate or limited.

[ˌtuː ˈsmɔːl]

too-tight

adj

excessively tight; fitting too closely and uncomfortably

[ˌtuː ˈtaɪt]

tool

n

A piece of equipment that you hold in your hand and use to do a particular job.

[tuːl]

toolbar

n

A strip of icons or buttons on a computer screen that provides quick access to certain functions in a program.

[ˈtuːl bɑːr]

toolbox

n

A box or container for holding tools.

[ˈtuːlbɑːks]

tooled

adj

Having a decorative pattern impressed or hammered into the surface, especially of leather.

[tuːld]

tooling

n

The process of making, designing, or providing tools for a particular purpose.

[ˈtuːlɪŋ]

toolkit

n

A set of tools, especially one kept in a box or bag for a particular purpose.

[ˈtuːlkɪt]

toolmaker

n

A person who makes, repairs, or maintains tools, especially precision tools, jigs, or dies.

[ˈtuːlˌmeɪkər]

toolshed

n

A small building or structure used for storing garden tools and equipment.

[ˈtuːlʃɛd]

toon

n

A cartoon, especially an animated film or television show.

[tuːn]

toot

v

to make a short sound, or series of short sounds, especially with the horn of a car

[tuːt]

tooth

n

each of a set of hard, bony enamel-coated structures in the jaws, used for biting and chewing.

[tuːθ]

toothache

n

a pain in or near a tooth.

[ˈtuːθ.eɪk]

toothbrush

n

a small brush with a long handle that you use for cleaning your teeth

[ˈtuːθbrʌʃ]

toothed

adj

having teeth, especially of a specified kind or number

[tuːθt]

toothless

adj

having no teeth

[ˈtuːθləs]

toothpaste

n

a thick, soft substance that you put on a toothbrush to clean your teeth

[ˈtuːθpeɪst]

toothpick

n

a short, thin, pointed piece of wood or plastic used for removing pieces of food from between the teeth.

[ˈtuːθpɪk]

toothsome

adj

(of food) having a pleasant taste; delicious

[ˈtuːθsəm]

toothy

adj

having or showing large, noticeable, or prominent teeth

[ˈtuːθi]

tootle

v

to make a series of short, high sounds, especially on a flute or horn

[ˈtuːtl̩]

tootsie

n

a playful or affectionate term for a foot or toe.

[ˈtʊtsi]

top

n

The highest point or part of something.

[tɑːp]

top-15

adj

Being among the fifteen highest-ranking, most successful, or most popular in a particular category.

[ˌtɑːp ˈfɪfˈtiːn]

top-20

adj

Being among the twenty highest-ranked, most popular, or most successful in a particular category.

[ˌtɑːp ˈtwɛnti]

top-25

n

A list, ranking, or group of the twenty-five best, most popular, or most important items in a particular category.

[ˌti oʊ ˈtwɛnti faɪv]

top-40

n

A list or category of the forty most popular or best-selling items in a particular field, especially music recordings.

[ˌtɑːp ˈfɔːrti]

top-dollar

adj

of the highest quality or most expensive kind; commanding the highest price.

[ˌtɑːp ˈdɑːlər]

top-down

adj

Controlled, directed, or organized from the highest level or by people in authority.

[ˌtɑːp ˈdaʊn]

top-drawer

adj

Of the highest quality, rank, or importance; first-rate.

[ˌtɑːp ˈdrɔːr]

top-dressing

n

A layer of manure, compost, or fertilizer spread on the surface of the soil.

[ˈtɑːp ˌdresɪŋ]

top-end

adj

Of the highest quality, price, or social class; expensive and exclusive.

[ˌtɑːp ˈend]

top-five

adj

Being among the five best, highest, or most successful in a particular category or ranking.

[ˌtɑːp ˈfaɪv]

top-flight

adj

of the highest quality or rank; first-rate

[ˌtɑːp ˈflaɪt]

top-floor

adj

relating to or located on the highest floor of a building

[ˌtɑːp ˈflɔːr]

top-four

adj

Being among the four highest-ranking or most successful positions in a competition, league, or list.

[ˌtɑːp ˈfɔːr]

top-grade

adj

of the highest quality or standard

[ˌtɑːp ˈɡreɪd]

top-grossing

adj

Earning more money than any other of its kind, especially in entertainment.

[ˌtɑːp ˈɡroʊsɪŋ]

top-hatted

adj

Wearing a top hat.

[ˌtɑːp ˈhætɪd]

top-heavy

adj

Having the upper part too heavy in proportion to the lower part, so that it is likely to fall over.

[ˌtɑːp ˈhev.i]

top-level

adj

of the highest rank, importance, or quality

[ˌtɑːp ˈlev.əl]

top-line

adj

relating to or being revenue or sales figures, especially when considered as a measure of a company's financial performance before costs are deducted.

[ˈtɑːp laɪn]

top-loader

n

A washing machine in which clothes are loaded through a door on the top of the machine.

[ˈtɑːp ˌloʊ.dər]

top-loading

adj

(of a washing machine) having a door on the top through which clothes are put in and taken out

[ˌtɑːp ˈloʊdɪŋ]

top-notch

adj

of the highest quality; excellent

[ˌtɑːp ˈnɑːtʃ]

top-of-the-line

adj

Of the best or highest quality available; the most advanced or luxurious model in a range.

[ˌtɑːp əv ðə ˈlaɪn]

top-performing

adj

Achieving results that are among the best or most successful, especially in comparison to others.

[ˌtɑːp pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ]

top-priority

adj

of the greatest importance or urgency; needing to be dealt with before anything else.

[ˌtɑːp praɪˈɔːrəti]

top-quality

adj

of the highest standard or excellence

[ˌtɑːp ˈkwɑːləti]

top-ranked

adj

Rated or placed at the highest level in a list or hierarchy.

[ˌtɑːp ˈræŋkt]

top-ranking

adj

Having a very high position in a list or order of importance or quality.

[ˌtɑːp ˈræŋkɪŋ]

top-rated

adj

Having received the highest possible rating or evaluation.

[ˌtɑːp ˈreɪtɪd]

top-scoring

adj

Achieving the highest score or number of points.

[ˌtɑːp ˈskɔːrɪŋ]

top-secret

adj

Of the highest level of secrecy, especially in government or military matters.

[ˌtɑːp ˈsiːkrət]

top-seeded

adj

(of a player or team in a sports tournament) given the highest ranking, and therefore expected to face the weakest opponents in the early rounds.

[ˌtɑːp ˈsiːdɪd]

top-selling

adj

Having sold the most units or copies; being the most popular or commercially successful.

[ˌtɑːp ˈselɪŋ]

top-shelf

adj

of the highest quality or most expensive kind

[ˌtɑːp ˈʃelf]

top-tier

adj

Of the highest quality, rank, or level.

[ˌtɑːp ˈtɪr]

top-to-bottom

adj

Involving or proceeding from the highest level of authority or management down to the lowest level.

[ˌtɑːp tə ˈbɑːtəm]

topaz

n

a transparent, typically yellow, brown, or colorless precious stone, often used in jewelry.

[ˈtoʊ.pæz]

topcoat

n

a lightweight overcoat.

[ˈtɑːpkoʊt]

topiary

n

The art of trimming trees and bushes into decorative shapes, especially of animals or geometric forms.

[ˈtoʊ.pi.er.i]

topic

n

A subject that is discussed, written about, or studied.

[ˈtɑːpɪk]

topical

adj

Relating to or dealing with current or local events and issues.

[ˈtɑːpɪkəl]

topicality

n

the quality of being of immediate relevance or interest to current events or popular discussion.

[tɑːpɪˈkæləti]

topically

adv

In a way that relates to a particular subject or topic.

[ˈtɑːpɪkli]

topknot

n

a hairstyle in which the hair is gathered into a knot or bunch on the top of the head.

[ˈtɑːpnɑːt]

topless

adj

Not wearing any clothes on the upper part of the body, especially a woman not covering her breasts.

[ˈtɑːpləs]

topmost

adj

Highest in position; at the very top.

[ˈtɑːpmoʊst]

topo

n

A shortened, informal form of "topographical map" or "topography".

[ˈtoʊpoʊ]

topographer

n

A person who describes and maps the physical features of a place or region in detail.

[təˈpɑːɡrəfər]

topographic

adj

Relating to the arrangement of the physical features of an area.

[ˌtɑːpəˈɡræfɪk]

topographical

adj

Relating to the arrangement of the physical features of an area.

[ˌtɑːpəˈɡræfɪkl̩]

topographically

adv

In a way that relates to the arrangement of the physical features of an area.

[ˌtɑːpəˈɡræfɪkli]

topography

n

The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.

[təˈpɑːɡrəfi]

topological

adj

Relating to the branch of mathematics concerned with the properties of geometric figures that remain unchanged under continuous deformations such as stretching or bending.

[ˌtɑːpəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl]

topology

n

A branch of mathematics concerned with the properties of geometric figures that remain unchanged under continuous deformations such as stretching or bending, but not tearing or gluing.

[təˈpɑːlədʒi]

toponym

n

A place name, especially one derived from a topographical feature.

[ˈtɑːpənɪm]

topos

n

a traditional theme or formula in literature, art, or rhetoric; a commonplace.

[ˈtoʊpoʊs]

topper

n

a person or thing that is at the top of a list, class, or ranking.

[ˈtɑːpər]

topping

n

a layer of food poured or spread over another food to add flavor or decoration.

[ˈtɑːpɪŋ]

topple

v

to become unsteady and fall down, or to make something do this

[ˈtɑː.pəl]

toppled

v

to become unsteady and fall down

[ˈtɑːpld]

toppling

adj

in the process of falling over, collapsing, or being overthrown.

[ˈtɑː.pəl.ɪŋ]

topsail

n

a sail set on a yard above the lowest sail on the mast of a square-rigged sailing ship.

[ˈtɑːp.seɪl]

topside

n

the upper side or surface of something

[ˈtɑːpsaɪd]

topsoil

n

the upper layer of soil, which is usually richer and darker than the soil beneath it because it contains more organic matter.

[ˈtɑːpsɔɪl]

topspin

n

A fast forward spin imparted to a ball in sports such as tennis or table tennis, causing it to dip and bounce forward sharply.

[ˈtɑːp.spɪn]

topsy

adj

Marked by or being in a state of utter confusion or disorder; upside down.

[ˈtɑːpsi]

topsy-turvy

adj

in a state of confusion and disorder; upside down.

[ˌtɑːpsi ˈtɜːrvi]

topwater

adj

Designed to be used or effective on the surface of the water.

[ˈtɑːpˌwɔːtər]

toque

n

a small, round, close-fitting hat, often brimless.

[toʊk]

torah

n

(the Torah) The law of God as revealed to Moses and recorded in the first five books of the Hebrew Bible (the Pentateuch).

[ˈtɔːrə]

torch

n

a long stick with material that burns at one end, used to give light

[tɔːrtʃ]

torch-lit

adj

Illuminated by the light of a torch or torches.

[ˈtɔːrtʃlɪt]

torchbearer

n

A person who leads or inspires others in working towards a particular goal or upholding a tradition.

[ˈtɔːrtʃˌber.ɚ]

torched

v

to set fire to something deliberately and destroy it by fire

[tɔːrtʃt]

torching

v

Setting fire to something deliberately and destructively.

[ˈtɔːrtʃɪŋ]

torchlight

n

The light produced by a burning torch.

[ˈtɔːrtʃlaɪt]
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