English words starting with W

having a pale yellowish-brown color similar to that of ripe wheat.

A field where wheat is grown.

a young grass of the common wheat plant, consumed as a health food or dietary supplement.

An exclamation expressing delight, excitement, or exhilaration, often associated with a swift or thrilling motion.

to persuade someone to do or give you something by using pleasant words or actions that are not sincere

Using flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something or give one something.

A circular object that revolves on an axle and is fixed below a vehicle or other object to enable it to move easily over the ground.

A small cart with one wheel at the front and two supporting legs and handles at the back, used for carrying small loads in the garden or on a building site.

The distance between the front and rear axles of a vehicle.

a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk because of illness, injury, or disability.

Designed or modified to allow people using wheelchairs to enter, move around in, and use a place or facility without obstruction.

Confined to a wheelchair; unable to walk and reliant on a wheelchair for mobility.

Having a wheel or wheels.

a person who is skillful in making deals, especially in business or politics, often in a clever and possibly dishonest way

a small enclosed structure on a ship or boat, containing the steering wheel and other controls.

a manoeuvre in which the front wheel or wheels of a vehicle are raised off the ground while it is moving, balanced on the rear wheel or wheels.

the action or process of moving or transporting something on wheels or in a wheeled vehicle.

a pair of wheels mounted on a common axle, especially on a railway vehicle or bicycle.

A person whose job is making and repairing wooden wheels and wheeled vehicles.

to breathe with a whistling or rattling sound in the chest, as a result of obstruction in the air passages.

making a high, whistling sound while breathing, especially because of a respiratory condition.

making a high, whistling sound while breathing, especially because of some breathing difficulty

A predatory marine mollusk with a pointed spiral shell, some kinds of which are edible.

To submerge or engulf completely, especially with water.

a young dog; a puppy.

At what time

In or to what place or situation

From what place or source

At any or every time that; on any occasion that

at, in, or to what place or situation

in or near what place

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or makes a qualification for something that has just been said.

by or through which

For what reason; why

in which place, situation, or thing

Of what or which thing, idea, or circumstance.

on which

Immediately after which; and then.

in or to any or every place

the money or other means needed for a particular purpose.

To sharpen the blade of a cutting tool by rubbing it against a hard surface.

Used to introduce the first of two or more alternatives, and sometimes repeated before the second or later alternative.

a fine-grained stone used for sharpening cutting tools.

the watery liquid that separates from the curds during the making of cheese.

Used to ask for information specifying one or more people or things from a definite set.

used to refer to any one of a set of people or things, when it does not matter which one is chosen

a slight smell, carried on a current of air

A member of a British political group in the 17th–19th centuries that wanted to limit royal power and supported parliamentary reform and religious freedom.

relating to or characteristic of a whig or whig principles, especially a 19th-century british liberal or a supporter of the american revolution.

During the time that; at the same time as

At the same time that; during the time that.

A sudden wish, idea, or desire to do something, especially one that is unusual or unnecessary.

To make a series of low, weak, crying sounds, especially when expressing pain, fear, or complaint.

The act of making a series of low, weak, crying or complaining sounds.

playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.

in a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner, especially in an appealing way.

playful or fanciful behavior or ideas

to make a long, high, complaining sound, often in a way that is annoying

A person who complains in a feeble or petulant way.

having a complaining tone or manner; fretful or peevish.

The act of making a long, high-pitched complaining sound or expressing dissatisfaction in a feeble or annoying way.

to make the gentle, high sound that a horse makes

complaining in a childish, annoying, or fretful way.

A long, thin piece of leather or rope with a handle, used for hitting animals or people.

Extremely intelligent or clever; very quick-witted.

a neck injury caused by a sudden violent movement of the head forwards and then backwards

resembling a whip in form, especially in being long, thin, and flexible

(of cream or other food) beaten into a light, fluffy mass

A light, fluffy cream made by beating cream until it is thick and aerated, often sweetened and used as a dessert topping or filling.

A person or thing that whips, especially a person who drives horses in a race.

A young person who is confident and does not show enough respect to older people, often in a way that is amusing or annoying.

a small, slender breed of dog, similar to a greyhound but smaller, used for racing.

The act of beating a person or animal with a whip as a punishment or to make them go faster.

A nocturnal North American bird with a distinctive call that sounds like its name.

flexible and springy; moving with a quick, whiplike motion.

A long narrow saw with a handle at each end, used typically by two people for cutting wood.

to make a continuous low sound like the sound of a machine or of something moving quickly through the air

to move or make something move quickly around and around

A toy that spins rapidly, such as a top or a pinwheel.

Moving rapidly in a circular or spiraling motion.

a powerful, circular current of water that can pull objects down into its center.

a very strong wind that moves very fast in a spinning movement and causes a lot of damage

to make a continuous low sound like the sound of a wheel turning very quickly

Making a continuous low, soft, buzzing sound

To move something or someone very quickly and lightly

any of the long, stiff hairs that grow near the mouth of an animal such as a cat or a mouse

having whiskers; especially having hair or bristles growing on the face.

an alcoholic drink made from grain, especially malted barley, which is matured in wooden containers

an alcoholic drink made from grain, especially malted barley, and typically aged in oak barrels.

to speak very softly or quietly, using one's breath rather than one's throat

Spoken in a very quiet voice, using the breath but not the vocal cords.

a person who whispers, especially habitually or professionally.

(of a voice or sound) very soft and quiet.

(of a sound or voice) very soft and quiet, like a whisper.

a card game for two pairs of players, a forerunner of bridge, in which points are scored according to the number of tricks won over six.

To make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through a small opening, especially with the lips or a device.

a person who informs someone in authority about illegal or dishonest activities occurring in an organization or government

a very short stop made by a political candidate on a tour, especially in a small town, to give a speech or meet people.

A person or thing that makes a whistling sound.

the act or sound of making a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through a small opening or one's lips.

the smallest amount or part imaginable; a bit.

of the colour of milk or fresh snow, due to the reflection of all visible rays of light; the opposite of black.

Having the colors white and black, typically in a pattern of contrasting patches or stripes.

Having a beard that is white or grey in color, often implying age or wisdom.

Involving or characterized by a stark contrast or opposition, especially between two extremes or absolutes.

(of hair) very pale blond, almost white in color.

Any of the blood cells that are colorless, lack hemoglobin, and include lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.

Relating to or characteristic of the white middle class, especially in being conventional, bland, or conservative.

Having a top or crest that is white in color, often used to describe waves with white foam or mountains with snow on their peaks.

A sweet, creamy food made from cocoa butter, milk solids, and sugar, but without the cocoa solids that give regular chocolate its brown color and characteristic bitter flavor.

Dressed in white clothes.

A white coat worn as a symbol of professional authority, especially by a doctor, scientist, or laboratory worker.

Wearing a white coat, especially as part of a professional uniform.

Relating to the work done or the people who work in offices and professional environments, rather than in factories, doing physical work.

Having white columns

Having a crown or top part that is white in color, especially used in bird names.

Controlled, governed, or characterized by a majority of white people or by white culture and values.

Having a pale or white face.

Having white flowers.

Denoting a service of the highest quality, characterized by meticulous attention to detail, exclusivity, and personal care.