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Showing 18 of 3355 words/ˈlæp.ɪŋ/ [lapping]
[noun] The action of taking up liquid with the tongue, or the gentle, rhythmic splashing sound of water against a surface.
/lɑːrd/ [lard]
[noun] The white, solid or semi-solid rendered fat of a pig, used in cooking and baking.
/ˈlɑːrdi/ [lardy]
[adjective] Resembling or containing lard; specifically, having a soft, flabby, or overweight physical appearance.
/lɑːrˈdʒɛs/ [largesse]
[noun] Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others; the money or gifts so bestowed.
/ˈlɑːrni/ [larney]
[adjective] Posh, fancy, stylish, or characteristic of someone who considers themselves to be of a higher social class.
/ˈlɑːrvə/ [larva]
[noun] The active immature form of an insect, especially one that differs greatly from the adult and forms the stage between egg and pupa, such as a caterpillar or grub.
/ˈlæt.ɪn/ [latin]
[noun] The Indo-European language of ancient Rome and its empire, which became the ancestor of the Romance languages.
/ˈlɔːn.dri/ [laundry]
[noun] Clothes, bed linen, and other textiles that are in need of washing, are being washed, or have just been washed.
/ˈlɔːlɪsnəs/ [lawlessness]
[noun] A state of disorder due to a disregard or nonobservance of the law; unrestrained political or social anarchy.
/ˈleɪ.daʊn/ [lay-down]
[noun] The act of placing something down, especially cards in a game or materials in a construction or logistics area.
/ˈleɪ.ər/ [layer]
[noun] A sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, lying on or under another.
/ˈleɪərz/ [layers]
[noun] A sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body.
/ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/ [layperson]
[noun] A person who does not have expert or professional knowledge of a particular subject.
/leɪz əˈweɪ/ [lays away]
[verb] To set aside or store something for future use, or to save money for a specific purpose.
/liːd ɒn/ [lead on]
[idiom] To deceive someone by encouraging them to believe something that is not true, especially regarding romantic interest or future intentions.
/liːkt/ [leaked]
[verb] To disclose confidential or secret information to the public or unauthorized parties.
/liːz/ [lees]
[noun] The sediment or dregs of wine or other fermented liquors that settle at the bottom of a container during aging or fermentation.
/ˈliː.weɪ/ [leeway]
[noun] The amount of freedom to move or act that is available.