English words starting with Y

A contraction of 'you all', used as a second person plural pronoun, especially in the Southern United States.

The vertical reference line on a graph or coordinate system.

Having a shape like the letter Y; forked or branching into two parts.

used to give an affirmative reply

An informal form of address or exclamation used to get someone's attention or express excitement.

A state or period of noisy, excited, or foolish behavior, especially by a group of people.

a medium-sized sailing boat equipped for cruising or racing.

the sport or activity of sailing in a yacht.

a person who sails a yacht, especially as a sport or hobby.

An exclamation used to express excitement, triumph, or derision.

A rude, noisy, or violent person.

A large domesticated wild ox with long shaggy hair and large horns, found in the Himalayas and central Asia.

A powerful organized crime syndicate in Japan.

Having received one's education at Yale University, an Ivy League institution in the United States, often implying a high level of academic achievement, prestige, or a specific social background.

The edible starchy tuber of a tropical climbing plant, which is a staple food in many tropical and subtropical regions.

To complain or talk loudly and persistently in an annoying way.

In Chinese philosophy, the active, masculine, positive, or light principle, element, or force in the universe, complementary to yin.

To pull something suddenly with a quick, strong movement.

to bark in a high-pitched, sharp, and often annoying way.

making a sharp, high-pitched, and often annoying bark or sound, typically used for small dogs.

(of a dog) inclined to bark in a sharp, high-pitched, and often irritating way.

A unit of length equal to three feet (approximately 0.9144 meters)

Measuring a yard in length.

An amount or length measured in yards.

Either end of a ship's yard, supporting the sail.

A man employed to do general work in the grounds or gardens of a house or other building.

a standard used for judging how good or successful something is

a small, round cap worn by jewish men, especially during prayer and religious study.

A long, continuous length of fibers (like wool, cotton, or nylon) used for knitting, weaving, or sewing.

A plant with feathery leaves and clusters of small white or pink flowers, often found in grasslands and used in traditional medicine.

(of a moving ship or aircraft) to turn to one side or from side to side about a vertical axis

a two-masted sailing boat with the mizzenmast stepped far aft, behind the rudder post.

to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply because you are tired or bored

Describing a wide open space or gap.

An archaic or dialectal form of 'you' (singular or plural).

an old or formal word for 'yes'

used to mean 'yes'

a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months, starting on January 1 and ending on December 31

Relating to or occurring in the period of twelve months preceding the present time.

A period of time lasting one year and six months.

happening, calculated, or considered one year after another

Happening or existing at a time one year before a specified or implied point of reference.

Relating to or occurring at the end of a calendar or financial year

Lasting for a whole year

Being of the age specified, especially when that age is between one and about twelve.

(of figures, rates, or comparisons) measured with reference to the same period in the previous year.

happening, available, or used throughout the entire year

relating to the period from the beginning of the current year to the present time

relating to a comparison with the same period in the previous year

A book published once a year, especially by a school, containing photographs and information about the events and people of the past year.

An animal, especially a young horse or cow, that is between one and two years old.

Happening, produced, or done once every year

To have a strong, often sad, desire for something, especially something you cannot have or something that is difficult to get.

A strong feeling of wanting or longing for something.

Lasting for or over a period of years.

Used to indicate the age of a person or thing, following a number.

A type of fungus used in making alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine, and for making bread swell and become light.

of or resembling yeast, especially in being frothy or fermenting.

to shout something or make a loud noise, usually because you are angry, afraid, excited, or in pain

A person who yells or shouts loudly.

The action or sound of shouting loudly, especially in anger, pain, or excitement.

Having the colour of lemons, egg yolks, or ripe sunflowers.

Having the colors yellow and black combined, often in a pattern.

Definition 1: cowardly or lacking courage.

Of or relating to a path or road paved with yellow bricks, especially as a symbol of an idealized journey toward a goal.

Of a colour intermediate between yellow and brown.

Having eyes that are yellow in color.

Having yellow flowers.

Of a color intermediate between yellow and green.

Having hair that is yellow or blond in color.

Of a color intermediate between yellow and orange.

Marked with spots of a yellow color.

Of a color that is a pale, light shade between yellow and white.

A solid, concentrated form of uranium oxide, typically yellow or brownish in color, produced as an intermediate step in the processing of uranium ore for use in nuclear reactors or weapons.

Having become yellow, especially with age or use.

A type of tuna (Thunnus albacares) with distinctive yellow finlets and a yellow stripe along its side, found in warm seas and valued as a food and game fish.

The process of turning yellow, or the state of having turned yellow.

Slightly yellow in colour

Any of various marine fishes having a yellow or yellowish tail, especially a food and game fish of the genus Seriola.

Having a yellow tinge or hue; somewhat yellow.

to give a sudden, short, high-pitched cry, especially from pain, alarm, or excitement

The action of making a short, sharp, high-pitched cry or bark.

of or relating to yemen or its people

Of or relating to Yemen or its people.

the standard unit of money used in japan

a man who owned and cultivated a small area of land in the past

An informal variant of 'yes'.

A nonstandard or dialectal form of "you" or "your".

A plant, especially one of the South American holly species (Ilex paraguariensis) whose dried leaves are used to make a stimulating tea-like beverage (mate).

used to give an affirmative response or to express agreement.

A person who always agrees with and obeys a superior, especially in order to gain favor.

Requiring or offering a choice between only two alternatives, especially 'yes' and 'no'.

Requiring a direct answer of either 'yes' or 'no'

A plant of the genus Uvaria, especially Uvaria chamae, a climbing shrub of tropical Africa and Asia.

a jewish educational institution focusing on the study of traditional religious texts, primarily the talmud and torah.

on the day before today

the recent past, especially as a time remembered nostalgically.

Until now or until a particular time

a large, hairy, human-like creature said to live in the himalayas; the abominable snowman.

an evergreen tree with dark green needle-like leaves and red berries, often found in churchyards

A language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews, based on High German with elements of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Slavic languages.

Using or able to speak the Yiddish language

to produce or provide something, such as a profit, result, or crop

A person or thing that yields or produces something, especially a financial return.

Willing to give way to the wishes or authority of others; compliant.

(in Chinese philosophy) the passive female principle of the universe, characterized as dark, wet, and cold and associated with the earth, the moon, and shadows.

The ancient Chinese concept of two opposite yet complementary forces found in all things in the universe, such as dark and light, female and male, passive and active.

To give a short, sharp cry or yelp, especially by a small dog.

an expression of happiness, excitement, or great pleasure.

A toy consisting of a circular object that can be made to go up and down a string tied to your finger.

The tenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

to sing in a way that changes quickly and frequently between the natural voice and a very high voice, as traditionally done in the mountains of switzerland and austria.

a set of physical and mental exercises, originally from india, intended to give control over the body and mind

A thick, soft, slightly sour food made from milk fermented by added bacteria.

a person who is proficient in or devoted to yoga.

relating to or characteristic of yoga or its practice.

a thick, soft, slightly sour food made from milk fermented by added bacteria.

a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plough or cart that they are to pull.

A person who lives in the countryside and is considered to be unsophisticated or stupid.

The yellow central part of an egg, which is rich in protein and fat and nourishes the developing embryo.