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English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2, plus C2+ for rare words beyond the CEFR scale) — 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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All 27,899 wordsC2+ is beyond the official CEFR scale: rare, specialist, and literary words kept for reference.
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face
A1
/ˈfeɪs/
The front part of your head, from your forehead to your chin.
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hair
A1
/ˈheːɹ/
The mass of fine threads that grow on a person's head.
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wear
A1
/wɛ(ə)ɹ/
To have clothes, jewellery, or other items on your body.
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clothes
A1
/kloʊ(ð)z/
Things you wear, such as shirts, trousers, and dresses.
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dress
A1
/drɛs/
To put clothes on yourself or someone else.
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suit
A2
/suːt/
A set of matching clothes, usually a jacket with trousers or a skirt.
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pants
A2
/ˈpænts/
A piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist down, with a separate part for each leg; trousers.
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hat
A1
/hæt/
A covering for the head, often with a brim.
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shirt
A1
/ʃɜɹt/
A piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with a collar, sleeves, and buttons.
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style
A2
/ˈstaɪl/
A particular way of doing, making, or expressing something.
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coat
A1
/ˈkoʊ̯t/
A piece of clothing with long sleeves worn over other clothes to keep warm.
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pocket
A2
/ˈpɑ.kɪt/
A small bag sewn into clothing for carrying small things.
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jacket
A1
/ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/
A short coat, usually reaching to the waist or hips
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uniform
A2
/ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/
A set of special clothes worn by members of a group, such as students, police, or soldiers.
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button
A2
/ˈbʌt.ən/
A small round object on clothing that fastens through a hole.
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fashion
A2
/ˈfæʃən/
The popular styles of clothing at a particular time, and the industry that creates them.
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belt
A2
/bɛlt/
A strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to hold up clothes or for decoration.
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shoe
A1
/ˈʃu/
A covering for the foot, usually made of leather or another firm material, with a sole and heel.
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outfit
B2
/ˈaʊtfɪt/
A set of clothes worn together, often for a special occasion.
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costume
B1
/ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/
A set of clothes worn to look like someone or something else, often for fun.
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laundry
B2
/ˈlɔːn.dɹi/
Clothes and other items that need to be washed, or that have just been washed.
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clown
A2
/ˈklæʊ̯n/
A performer with funny clothes, face paint, and a red nose who entertains people, often at a circus.
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hood
B2
/hʊd/
A part of a coat or jacket that covers your head.
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amber
C2
/ˈæm.bɚ/
a hard, translucent yellow or brown fossil resin, often used in jewelry and sometimes containing preserved organisms
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washing
A2
/ˈwɑʃ.ɪŋ/
Clothes and other items that need to be, are being, or have been washed.
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spencer
C2
/ˈspɛnsɚ/
A short, close-fitting jacket primarily worn by women and children in the early 19th century.
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jewelry
A1
/ˈdʒuːəlri/
Decorative items worn on the body, such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, often made of precious metals and stones.
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clothing
A2
/ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
Things people wear to cover the body, taken as a whole.
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helmet
B1
/ˈhɛlmɪt/
A hard hat worn to protect the head.
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collar
B1
/ˈkɑ.ləɹ/
The part of a shirt, coat, or dress that fits around the neck.
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skirt
A1
/skɚt/
a piece of clothing worn from the waist down, covering part of the legs
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disguise
B2
/dɪsˈɡaɪz/
Clothes, makeup, or other things used to change your appearance and hide who you are.
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glove
A2
/ɡlʌv/
A piece of clothing that covers the hand and fingers.
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trousers
A1
/ˈtɹaʊzɚz/
A piece of clothing that covers your body from the waist down, with a separate part for each leg.
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sock
A2
/sɑk/
A soft piece of clothing that covers your foot and ankle, worn inside a shoe.
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sleeve
B1
/ˈsliːv/
The part of a piece of clothing that covers the arm.
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pajamas
B2
/pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/
A loose set of clothes, usually a top and trousers, worn for sleeping.
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blouse
C2
/blaʊs/
a shirt or lightweight upper garment, especially one made for women or girls
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diaper
B1
/ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/
A soft cloth or padded garment worn around a baby's bottom to absorb urine and waste; a nappy.
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apron
A1
/ˈeɪ.pɹən/
A piece of clothing worn over the front of your clothes to keep them clean, especially when cooking.
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cloak
C1
/ˈkloʊk/
A long, loose outer garment worn over the shoulders, often with a hood.
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tights
A2
/ˈtaɪts/
A close-fitting garment that covers the legs, hips, and feet, worn mainly by women and girls.
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garment
B1
/ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/
A piece of clothing.
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ironing
B1
/ˈaɪɝnɪŋ/
The activity of pressing clothes smooth with a hot iron
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elegance
B2
/ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/
Graceful beauty and good taste in appearance, manners, or style.
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swimsuit
A2
/ˈswɪm.s(j)ut/
A piece of clothing worn for swimming.
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nudity
C2
/ˈnuːdɪti/
the state of wearing no clothes; nakedness
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attire
C2
/əˈtaɪɚ/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
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brooch
C2
/bɹoʊt͡ʃ/
an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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nightgown
C2
/ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/
a loose garment, especially a dresslike one, worn in bed
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blazer
B2
/ˈbleɪ.zɚ/
a smart jacket resembling a suit jacket but not worn with matching trousers
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overcoat
B2
/ˈoʊvɚkoʊt/
A long, heavy coat worn over other clothes in cold weather.
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overalls
C1
/ˈoʊvəɹɔːlz/
Loose trousers with a bib and shoulder straps, often worn for work.
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duds
C1
/dʌdz/
informal, plural: clothes, especially ordinary, rough, or distinctive clothes
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kilt
B2
/kɪlt/
a knee-length pleated garment, usually made of tartan cloth and traditionally associated with Scottish Highland dress
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tunic
C2
/ˈtunɪk/
a loose garment for the torso, typically reaching from the shoulders to the hips or knees
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trinket
C1
/ˈtɹɪŋkət/
a small decorative object or piece of jewelry, often inexpensive or showy
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toga
B2
/ˈtoʊɡə/
a long, loose outer garment draped around the body and worn by male citizens of ancient Rome
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goldsmith
C2
/ˈɡoʊldˌsmɪθ/
a craftsperson who makes, repairs, or sells objects made of gold, especially jewelry
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bib
B1
/bɪb/
a piece of cloth or plastic fastened under the chin to protect clothing while eating
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livery
C2
/ˈlɪ.və.ɹi/
Any distinctive identifying uniform worn by a group, such as the uniform worn by chauffeurs and male servants.
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petticoat
C1
/ˈpɛt.ɪ.koʊt/
a light undergarment worn beneath a dress or skirt
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waistcoat
B2
/ˈweɪs(t)kəʊt/
A close-fitting sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and usually under a jacket.
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stubble
B2
/ˈstʌbəl/
short, stiff hair that remains or grows after shaving, especially on the face
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headgear
C1
/ˈhɛd.ɡɪr/
anything worn on the head, such as a hat, helmet, hood, or ceremonial covering
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breeches
C2
/ˈbrɪtʃɪz/
short trousers fastened at or just below the knee, historically worn by men and now especially for riding
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smock
C2
/smɑk/
a loose garment worn over other clothes to protect them, traditionally by artists, workers, or farm laborers
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finery
C2
/ˈfaɪnəɹi/
showy, elegant, or elaborate clothes, jewellery, and ornaments
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cassock
C2
/ˈkæsək/
a long, close-fitting garment worn by members of the clergy in some Christian traditions
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clothesline
C2
/ˈkloʊðzˌlaɪn/
a rope, cord, or wire from which washed clothes are hung to dry
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nightdress
B1
/ˈnaɪtˌdrɛs/
a loose garment, traditionally worn by a woman or girl, for sleeping in
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buttonhole
B2
/ˈbʌtənˌhoʊl/
a slit in a garment through which a button passes to fasten it
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nightshirt
C1
/ˈnaɪt.ʃɝːt/
a loose, shirt-shaped garment worn in bed
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romper
C2
/ˈɹɑmpɚ/
A one-piece garment, often worn by young children at play.
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patten
C2
/ˈpætən/
historical: a wooden clog or raised overshoe worn to keep an ordinary shoe above wet or muddy ground
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topknot
C1
/ˈtɑːpˌnɑːt/
a knot, bun, or gathered arrangement of hair worn on the top of the head
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togs
C2
/tɑːɡz/
informal, plural: clothes, especially clothes for a particular activity or occasion
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pinafore
C2
/ˈpɪnəˌfɔɹ/
a sleeveless, apron-like outer garment worn over other clothes, especially by a child
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washtub
C1
/ˈwɑːʃˌtəb/
A large tub used for washing clothes.
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wimple
C2
/ˈwɪmpəl/
a cloth headdress covering the head, neck, and sides of the face, worn historically by women and still by some nuns
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raiment
C2
/ˈɹeɪ.mənt/
Clothing, garments, dress, material.
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spangle
C2
/ˈspæŋɡəl/
a small, flat, shiny ornament sewn onto clothing; a sequin
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toque
C2
/toʊk/
a close-fitting brimless hat, especially one worn by women
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farthingale
C2
/ˈfɑɹðɪŋɡeɪl/
a hooped framework or petticoat worn under a skirt, especially in the 16th and 17th centuries, to spread it outward
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decolletage
C2
/ˌdeɪkɑləˈtɑʒ/
the low neckline of a woman's garment
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cockade
C2
/kɑˈkeɪd/
an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat
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pantaloon
C2
/ˌpæntəˈluːn/
a close-fitting trouser or an old-fashioned garment covering the leg, usually used in the plural pantaloons
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bandbox
C2
/ˈbændˌbɑks/
a lightweight box, originally for neckbands and later especially for hats or other delicate clothing
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surcoat
C2
/ˈsɝːˌkoʊt/
historical: a loose sleeveless garment worn over armour, often displaying heraldic colours or arms
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fard
C2
/fɑɹd/
archaic or literary makeup or paint applied to the face
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pelisse
C2
/pəˈlis/
historical: a long outer cloak or coat worn by women or children, often trimmed or lined with fur
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galluses
C2
/ˈɡæləsɪz/
chiefly US dialect, usually plural: straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers; suspenders or braces
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lappet
C2
/ˈlæpɪt/
a small hanging fold, flap, or strip on a garment or headdress, often made of lace or muslin
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breastpin
C2
/ˈbrɛstˌpɪn/
dated: an ornamental pin worn on clothing at the chest, especially in a cravat or shirtfront
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belles-lettres
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/ˌbɛlˈlɛtrə/
literature valued primarily for beauty, style, and imaginative expression rather than for practical information
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gaiter
C2
/ˈɡeɪ.təɹ/
a protective covering worn over the ankle and lower leg, often extending over the top of a shoe
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