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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42 words
jersey
C1
/ˈd͡ʒɝzi/
A shirt worn by a member of a sports team, often showing the player's name and number.
facial
C1
/ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/
Relating to or affecting the face.
cloak
C1
/ˈkloʊk/
A long, loose outer garment worn over the shoulders, often with a hood.
rouge
C1
/ruːʒ/
a red or pink cosmetic applied to the cheeks; blusher
fez
C1
/fɛz/
a brimless felt hat shaped like a short cone, typically red and often fitted with a tassel
undermine
C1
/ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/
To gradually weaken or damage something.
bearded
C1
/ˈbɪɹdəd/
Having a beard; with hair growing on the chin and cheeks.
thong
C1
/θɔŋ/
a narrow strip of leather or another flexible material, especially one used as a fastening
silhouette
C1
/ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/
The dark shape and outline of someone or something seen against a lighter background.
overalls
C1
/ˈoʊvəɹɔːlz/
Loose trousers with a bib and shoulder straps, often worn for work.
corset
C1
/ˈkɔrsɪt/
a close-fitting, often stiffened undergarment worn to support or shape the torso and waist
plait
C1
/pleɪt/
chiefly British: to braid hair, cord, or another flexible material by crossing strands over one another
garter
C1
/ˈɡɑrtɚ/
a band worn around the leg to hold up a sock or stocking
duds
C1
/dʌdz/
informal, plural: clothes, especially ordinary, rough, or distinctive clothes
visor
C1
/ˈvaɪ.zɚ/
a movable part of a helmet that covers and protects the face
pedicure
C1
/ˈpɛ.dɪ.kjʊɹ/
A beauty treatment for the feet and toenails.
petticoat
C1
/ˈpɛt.ɪ.koʊt/
a light undergarment worn beneath a dress or skirt
sombrero
C1
/səmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/
in English, a broad-brimmed hat of a type associated especially with Mexico and the southwestern United States
trappings
C1
/ˈtræpɪŋz/
the outward signs, accessories, or equipment associated with a role, rank, or activity
headgear
C1
/ˈhɛd.ɡɪr/
anything worn on the head, such as a hat, helmet, hood, or ceremonial covering
visage
C1
/ˈvɪz.ɪd͡ʒ/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
corduroy
C1
/ˈkɔːdɹɔɪ/
a durable cotton fabric with raised parallel ribs running along its surface
aesthetically
C1
/ɛsˈθɛtɪkli/
In a way that relates to beauty or is pleasing to the senses.
tassel
C1
/ˈtæsəl/
a decorative bunch of threads or cords tied together at one end and left hanging at the other
headpiece
C1
/ˈhɛdˌpiːs/
something worn on or covering the head, especially an ornamental or protective item
nightshirt
C1
/ˈnaɪt.ʃɝːt/
a loose, shirt-shaped garment worn in bed
mitten
C1
/ˈmɪʔ.n̩/
a glove with one section for the thumb and another shared section for the four fingers
detritus
C1
/dɪˈtɹaɪ.təs/
Scattered waste, rubbish, or leftover fragments.
verve
C1
/vɝv/
Great energy, enthusiasm, and style, especially in art or performance.
topknot
C1
/ˈtɑːpˌnɑːt/
a knot, bun, or gathered arrangement of hair worn on the top of the head
camisole
C1
/ˈkæm.ɪ.soʊl/
a short, sleeveless undergarment for the upper body, traditionally worn by women
chiselled
C1
Having sharp, clearly defined features, especially the face or body.
hosiery
C1
/ˈhoʊʒəri/
socks, stockings, tights, and similar close-fitting garments for the feet and legs, considered collectively
frill
C1
/ˈfrɪl/
a narrow strip of gathered or pleated fabric used as a decorative edge
coattail
C1
/ˈkoʊtˌteɪl/
usually plural: another person's success or influence from which an associate gains an advantage
bareheaded
C1
/ˈbɛrˌhɛdɪd/
wearing no hat or other covering on the head
blankness
C1
The state of being empty, with nothing written, marked, or shown.
hatband
C1
/ˈhætˌbænd/
a decorative or functional band fitted around the crown of a hat, just above the brim
gauzy
C1
/ˈɡɔzi/
thin, light, and translucent like gauze
ringlet
C1
/ˈrɪŋ.lət/
a long curl of hair shaped like a small ring or spiral
gray-headed
C1
/ˌɡreɪˈhɛdɪd/
having gray or white hair, especially as a sign of age
frazzled
C1
/ˈfræzəld/
extremely tired or exhausted, often due to stress or overwork