English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2) — A1 is the friendliest place to start — and browse its words grouped by topic: travel, food, the body, emotions, and more. Each word shows its meaning, example sentences, and US/UK pronunciation.
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35 words
naked
B1
/ˈneɪkɪd/
Not wearing any clothes; bare.
sand
B1
/ˈsænd/
Tiny loose grains of worn rock that form beaches and deserts.
costume
B1
/ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/
A set of clothes worn to look like someone or something else, often for fun.
underwear
B1
/ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/
Clothes worn next to the skin, under your outer clothes.
beard
B1
/bɪɹd/
The hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks.
worn
B1
/wɔɹn/
Damaged and shabby from being used a lot.
shave
B1
/ʃeɪv/
To cut hair very close to the skin, especially from the face, using a razor.
helmet
B1
/ˈhɛlmɪt/
A hard hat worn to protect the head.
collar
B1
/ˈkɑ.ləɹ/
The part of a shirt, coat, or dress that fits around the neck.
razor
B1
/ˈɹeɪzɚ/
A sharp tool used to shave hair from the skin.
gown
B1
/ˈɡæʊ̯n/
A woman's long, formal dress, often worn on special occasions.
sleeve
B1
/ˈsliːv/
The part of a piece of clothing that covers the arm.
sweaty
B1
/ˈswɛti/
covered in sweat or smelling of sweat
undress
B1
/ʌnˈdɹɛs/
To take off your clothes.
jumper
B1
/ˈd͡ʒʌmpɚ/
A knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body for warmth; a sweater (British English).
underpants
B1
/ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌpænts/
A piece of underwear worn on the lower body, under your other clothes.
blush
B1
/blʌʃ/
To become red in the face from embarrassment or shyness.
trend
B1
/tɹɛnd/
A general direction in which something is changing or developing.
barefoot
B1
/ˈbɛɹfʊt/
wearing nothing on the feet
fashionable
B1
/ˈfæʃənəbl̩/
Following the current popular style; in fashion.
garment
B1
/ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/
A piece of clothing.
slipper
B1
/ˈslɪpəɹ/
a soft, comfortable shoe that is easy to put on and is often worn indoors
sweatshirt
B1
/ˈswɛtʃəːt/
A loose, warm cotton top with long sleeves, often worn for sport or as casual clothing.
wrapper
B1
/ˈræp.ɚ/
paper, plastic, or another material folded around an object to cover or protect it
well-dressed
B1
Wearing attractive, fashionable, or smart clothes.
up-to-date
B1
/ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/
Including the latest information or features; current.
haired
B1
/hɛɹd/
having hair, especially hair of a particular kind or color
bib
B1
/bɪb/
a piece of cloth or plastic fastened under the chin to protect clothing while eating
tracksuit
B1
/ˈtɹækˌsut/
A loose, comfortable top and trousers worn for sport or relaxing.
eyeglasses
B1
/ˈaɪˌɡlæs.ɪz/
mainly North American: a frame holding two lenses, worn in front of the eyes to improve vision or protect the eyes
wearer
B1
/ˈwɛrɚ/
a person who is wearing or regularly wears a particular item of clothing, decoration, or equipment
nightdress
B1
/ˈnaɪtˌdrɛs/
a loose garment, traditionally worn by a woman or girl, for sleeping in
unshaven
B1
/ˌʌnˈʃeɪ.vən/
not recently shaved, especially so that short facial hair is visible
washbowl
B1
A bowl or sink used for washing your face and hands.
face to face
B1