Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with T
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twenty-four
nthe number 24
twenty-four-hour
adjlasting or available throughout the entire day and night without interruption.
twenty-four-year-old
adjBeing twenty-four years of age
twenty-fourth
adjConstituting number twenty-four in a sequence; 24th.
twenty-minute
adjLasting for or taking a period of twenty minutes.
twenty-nine
cardinal numberThe number equivalent to the product of three and ten; one more than twenty-eight, or one less than thirty; 29.
twenty-nine-year-old
adjBeing twenty-nine years of age
twenty-ninth
adjConstituting number twenty-nine in a sequence; 29th.
twenty-odd
adjApproximately twenty; a little more than twenty.
twenty-one
cardinal numberThe number equivalent to the sum of twenty and one; 21.
twenty-one-year-old
adjBeing twenty-one years of age.
twenty-plus
adjBeing twenty or more years of age.
twenty-second
adjConstituting number twenty-two in a sequence; 22nd.
twenty-seven
nThe number equivalent to the product of seven and three; one more than twenty-six; 27
twenty-seven-year-old
adjBeing twenty-seven years of age
twenty-seventh
adjConstituting number twenty-seven in a sequence; 27th.
twenty-six
nThe number 26
twenty-six-year-old
adjBeing twenty-six years of age.
twenty-sixth
adjConstituting number twenty-six in a sequence; 26th.
twenty-some
adjApproximately twenty; being an unspecified number between twenty and thirty.
twenty-something
nA person, especially a young adult, between the ages of 20 and 29.
twenty-third
adjConstituting number twenty-three in a sequence; 23rd.
twenty-three
nThe number equivalent to the product of three and ten; one more than twenty-two; 23.
twenty-three-year-old
adjBeing twenty-three years of age.
twenty-two
nthe number 22
twenty-two-year-old
adjBeing twenty-two years of age
twenty-year
adjLasting for or relating to a period of twenty years.
twenty-year-old
adjBeing twenty years of age
twentysomething
nA person who is between 20 and 29 years old.
twerp
nA silly or annoying person
twice
advtwo times; on two occasions
twice-a-week
adjHappening or appearing two times every week.
twice-baked
adj(of food) baked for a second time, typically to make it crisp or dry.
twice-daily
adjHappening or done two times every day.
twice-divorced
adjhaving been legally divorced from two different spouses.
twice-exceptional
adjDescribing a person, especially a child, who is both intellectually gifted and has a learning disability or developmental disorder.
twice-monthly
adjHappening or appearing two times in every month; bimonthly.
twice-weekly
adjhappening or appearing two times every week
twice-yearly
adjHappening or appearing two times in a year; semiannual.
twiddle
vTo twist or turn something, especially with small, quick, and often aimless movements of the fingers.
twig
na very small thin branch that grows out from a larger branch on a tree or bush
twiggy
adj(of a person) very thin and slender, like a twig.
twilight
nthe soft, dim light occurring when the sun is just below the horizon, especially in the evening.
twilit
adjlit by or as if by twilight; dim.
twill
nA strong fabric woven with a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs.
twin
nOne of two children or animals born at the same birth
twin-engine
adj(of an aircraft) having two engines
twin-screw
adj(of a ship or boat) having two propellers, each driven by a separate engine shaft.
twine
nstrong string made of two or more strands twisted together
twinge
na sudden, brief, and sharp pain or uncomfortable feeling, either physical or emotional.
twining
adjGrowing or moving in a spiraling manner around a support.
twinkie
nA small, sweet, sponge cake with a creamy filling, sold as a packaged snack.
twinkle
v(of a star or a light) to shine with a light that changes rapidly from bright to faint
twinkling
na very short period of time; an instant.
twinkly
adjShining with a light that changes rapidly from bright to faint; sparkling.
twinned
adjForming or being one of a pair; coupled or linked.
twirl
vto turn or spin around and around quickly
twirler
nA person or thing that twirls, especially a baton twirler who performs with a marching band.
twirling
v(present participle or gerund). Turning or spinning around quickly and lightly
twist
vto turn something, especially repeatedly, or to turn or wrap one thing around another
twisted
adjbent or turned so that the original shape is lost; misshapen.
twister
nA thing that twists something, especially a device for twisting fibers together.
twisting
adjHaving a spiral or curved shape; winding.
twisty
adjHaving many bends or curves
twit
vTo tease or ridicule someone in a lighthearted or mildly critical way.
twitch
vto make a sudden, quick, and usually uncontrolled movement with a part of the body
twitching
na sudden, quick, and uncontrollable small movement of a part of the body.
twitchy
adjnervous and unable to keep still
(of a bird) to make a series of short, high sounds
twittering
nA series of light, high-pitched, and rapid sounds, especially those made by small birds.
two
cardinal numberThe number equivalent to the sum of one and one; one less than three; 2.
two-a-day
na performance, event, or activity that occurs twice in a single day.
two-acre
adjMeasuring two acres in area.
two-and-a-half
adjBeing equal to the sum of two and one half
two-and-a-half-hour
adjLasting for two hours and thirty minutes.
two-and-a-half-year
adjBeing two years and six months in age or duration.
two-and-a-half-year-old
adjBeing two years and six months in age.
two-back
nA cognitive task or test in which a person must remember and respond to information that was presented two steps earlier in a sequence.
two-bedroom
adjHaving two bedrooms
two-bit
adjcheap or insignificant; of little value or quality
two-block
vTo cut a person's hair very short on the sides and back, leaving the top longer, in a specific men's hairstyle.
two-book
adjRelating to or involving two books, especially as a set or pair.
two-burner
adjHaving two burners, especially referring to a stove or cooking appliance.
two-button
adjHaving or featuring two buttons.
two-by-four
nA length of wood with a rectangular cross section measuring approximately two inches by four inches, used as a building material.
two-car
adjInvolving or consisting of two cars
two-career
adjInvolving or relating to two people, typically a couple, who both have active professional careers.
two-cd
nA compact disc containing two albums, or a double album released on a single CD.
two-channel
adjHaving or using two separate communication or transmission paths.
two-character
adjConsisting of or using two written characters, especially in the context of Chinese or Japanese writing systems.
two-class
adjDivided into or consisting of two distinct groups or categories, especially of different quality, status, or treatment.
two-color
adjHaving two different colors or shades.
two-component
adjConsisting of two separate parts or elements.
two-cycle
adjoperating on or having a two-stroke cycle of combustion
two-day
adjLasting for two days
two-day-old
adjBeing two days in age or having existed for two days
two-decade
adjLasting for or relating to a period of twenty years.
two-deep
adjArranged in two rows or layers, one behind or on top of the other.
two-digit
adjconsisting of two numbers, from 10 to 99.
two-dimensional
adjHaving or appearing to have length and breadth but no depth; flat.
two-disc
adjConsisting of or relating to two discs, especially as a format for audio or data storage.
two-dollar
adjcosting two dollars
two-door
adjHaving two doors, typically used to describe a vehicle or a building.
two-dozen
adjApproximately twenty-four in number.
two-earner
adjDescribing a household or family in which two people, typically spouses or partners, are employed and earning income.
two-edged
adjHaving two cutting edges
two-element
adjConsisting of two distinct parts or components.
two-engine
adjHaving two engines.
two-faced
adjdeceitful or hypocritical; presenting a different, often false, character or intention to different people.
two-factor
adjUsing or involving two independent elements, especially two distinct methods of identity verification, to achieve a result or provide security.
two-family
adj(of a house or building) designed for or occupied by two separate families or households.
two-fifths
nThe fraction equal to two parts out of five equal parts of something.
two-fifty
nThe number 250
two-finger
adj(of a salute) made by raising the hand with the first two fingers extended and the back of the hand facing outward.
two-fisted
adjusing both fists with equal vigor; vigorous and forceful in action or style.
two-fold
adjTwice as great or as numerous
two-foot
adjMeasuring two feet in length, height, or width.
two-foot-high
adjMeasuring two feet in height or length.
two-foot-long
adjmeasuring two feet in length
two-foot-tall
adjMeasuring two feet in height.