English to English Dictionary

/wɪʃ juː/ [wish you]

[idiom] A formulaic expression used to convey a desire for someone to experience a specific state, event, or outcome, often used in greetings, farewells, or expressions of goodwill.

/wɪt/ [wit]

[noun] Mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence combined with a capacity for producing clever, humorous remarks.

/ˈwɪtʃ.kræft/ [witchcraft]

[noun] The practice of magical arts, spells, or rituals, traditionally believed to be employed by witches to summon supernatural powers or cause harm.

/wɪðˈhəʊld/ [withhold]

[verb] To refuse to give, keep back, or withhold something that is due or requested.

/ˌdʌb.əl.juː.ɛlˌdʌb.əl.juː/ [wlw]

[noun] An umbrella term used to describe any woman who is attracted to other women, regardless of her specific sexual orientation.

/ˈwoʊkəs/ [wocas]

[noun] The edible seeds of the yellow pond lily (Nuphar lutea), traditionally harvested and processed as a food source by indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest.

/ˈwɪmɪnz frəˈtɜːnəti/ [women's fraternity]

[noun] A social, academic, or professional organization for women at a college or university, formally using the term fraternity rather than sorority.

/ˈwɒntɪd/

[adjective] Customary; habitual; usual; accustomed.

/wʊdz/ [woods]

[noun] A large area of land covered with trees and undergrowth, smaller than a forest.

/wɜːrd ɪkˈsprɛʃən ɪn mæθ/ [word expression in math]

[noun] A mathematical phrase or equation described using natural language words rather than purely numerical or algebraic symbols.

/ˈwɜːrd.pleɪ/ [wordplay]

[noun] The witty or clever use of words, especially in a way that exploits their multiple meanings or similar sounds for humorous or rhetorical effect.

/wɜːdz ðæt raɪm wɪð miː/

[noun] A linguistic query or descriptive phrase used to request or refer to words that share the same ending sound as the first-person singular objective pronoun 'me'.

/wɜːrk ˈæn.ɪ.məl/ [work animal]

[noun] A domesticated animal kept and utilized by humans to perform physical tasks such as pulling loads, plowing fields, or carrying burdens.

/ˈwɜːrkəbəl/ [workable]

[adjective] Capable of producing the desired effect or result; feasible and practical.

/ˈwɜːrkɪŋ ˈænɪməl/ [working animal]

[noun] An animal kept and trained by humans to perform specific tasks, such as labor, transportation, agriculture, or security, rather than kept as a pet.

/ˈwɜːrk.aʊt fəˈsɪl.ə.ti/ [workout facility]

[noun] A building, room, or designated area equipped with exercise machines, weights, and amenities intended for physical training and fitness activities.

/ˈwɜːr.kaʊt ruːˈtiːn/ [workout routine]

[noun] A structured, regularly practiced series of physical exercises or movements designed to condition the body, build strength, or improve endurance.

/ˈwɜːrk.pleɪs/ [workplace]

[noun] A location, such as an office, factory, or remote environment, where people perform their professional duties or tasks.