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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face
A1
/feːs/
The front part of your head, from your forehead to your chin.
hair
A1
/ˈheːɹ/
The mass of fine threads that grow on a person's head.
wear
A1
/wɛ(ə)ɹ/
To have clothes, jewellery, or other items on your body.
clothes
A1
/kloʊ(ð)z/
Things you wear, such as shirts, trousers, and dresses.
dress
A1
/dɹɪs/
To put clothes on yourself or someone else.
suit
A2
/suːt/
A set of matching clothes, usually a jacket with trousers or a skirt.
pants
A2
/ˈpænts/
A piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist down, with a separate part for each leg; trousers.
hat
A1
/hæt/
A covering for the head, often with a brim.
dressed
A2
/ˈdɹɛst/
Past tense and past participle of dress; wearing clothes.
shirt
A1
/ʃɜɹt/
A piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with a collar, sleeves, and buttons.
style
A2
/ˈstaɪl/
A particular way of doing, making, or expressing something.
naked
B1
/ˈneɪkɪd/
Not wearing any clothes; bare.
coat
A1
/ˈkoʊ̯t/
A piece of clothing with long sleeves worn over other clothes to keep warm.
jacket
A1
/ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/
A short coat, usually reaching to the waist or hips
uniform
A2
/ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/
A set of special clothes worn by members of a group, such as students, police, or soldiers.
fashion
A2
/ˈfæʃən/
The popular styles of clothing at a particular time, and the industry that creates them.
sand
B1
/ˈsænd/
Tiny loose grains of worn rock that form beaches and deserts.
crown
A2
/kɹæʊ̯n/
A round decoration worn on the head by a king or queen, often made of gold and jewels.
shoe
A1
/ˈʃu/
A covering for the foot, usually made of leather or another firm material, with a sole and heel.
classic
A2
/ˈklæs.ɪk/
Admired for a long time and recognized as one of the best of its kind.
outfit
B2
/ˈaʊtfɪt/
A set of clothes worn together, often for a special occasion.
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.
kit
A2
/kɪt/
A set of items needed for a particular purpose, often kept together.
hood
B2
/hʊd/
A part of a coat or jacket that covers your head.
granny
A2
/ˈɡɹæni/
Your grandmother (informal).
beard
B1
/bɪɹd/
The hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks.
jersey
C1
/ˈd͡ʒɝzi/
A shirt worn by a member of a sports team, often showing the player's name and number.
spencer
C2
/ˈspɛnsɚ/
A short, close-fitting jacket primarily worn by women and children in the early 19th century.
worn
B1
/wɔɹn/
Damaged and shabby from being used a lot.
jewelry
A1
/ˈdʒuːəlri/
Decorative items worn on the body, such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, often made of precious metals and stones.
clothing
A2
/ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
Things people wear to cover the body, taken as a whole.
shave
B1
/ʃeɪv/
To cut hair very close to the skin, especially from the face, using a razor.
rap
A2
/ɹæp/
A style of music in which words are spoken rhythmically over a beat.
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.
skirt
A1
/skɚt/
a piece of clothing worn from the waist down, covering part of the legs
bra
A2
/bɹɑː/
A piece of women's underwear worn to support the breasts.
disguise
B2
/dɪsˈɡaɪz/
Clothes, makeup, or other things used to change your appearance and hide who you are.
glove
A2
/ɡlʌv/
A piece of clothing that covers the hand and fingers.
trousers
A1
/ˈtɹaʊzɚz/
A piece of clothing that covers your body from the waist down, with a separate part for each leg.
haircut
A1
/ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/
The act of cutting someone's hair, usually by a professional.
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.
oxford
B2
/ˈɑksfɚd/
a low shoe laced over the instep
facial
C1
/ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/
Relating to or affecting the face.
mustache
B2
/ˈmʌˌstæʃ/
Hair that a man grows on his upper lip.
sleeve
B1
/ˈsliːv/
The part of a piece of clothing that covers the arm.
barber
A2
/ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/
A person whose job is cutting men's hair and shaving or trimming beards.
sweaty
B1
/ˈswɛti/
covered in sweat or smelling of sweat
hip hop
A2
/ˈhɪp.hɑp/
A style of popular music with a strong rhythm and spoken or rapped lyrics.
overall
B2
/ˌəʊ.vəˈɹɔːl/
Generally; when everything is considered.
pajamas
B2
/pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/
A loose set of clothes, usually a top and trousers, worn for sleeping.
vanity
B2
/ˈvænəti/
Too much pride in your own appearance, abilities, or achievements.
blouse
C2
/blaʊs/
a shirt or lightweight upper garment, especially one made for women or girls
bikini
B2
/bɪˈki.ni/
A two-piece swimsuit worn by women.
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).
cloak
C1
/ˈkloʊk/
A long, loose outer garment worn over the shoulders, often with a hood.
napkin
A2
/ˈnæp.kɪn/
A piece of cloth or paper used at meals to wipe your mouth and hands and protect your clothes.
underpants
B1
/ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌpænts/
A piece of underwear worn on the lower body, under your other clothes.
earring
A2
/ˈɪɹɪŋ/
A piece of jewellery that you wear on your ear.
rouge
C1
/ruːʒ/
a red or pink cosmetic applied to the cheeks; blusher
blush
B1
/blʌʃ/
To become red in the face from embarrassment or shyness.
panama
B2
/ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/
a lightweight brimmed hat traditionally woven from fine straw-like fibers
trend
B1
/tɹɛnd/
A general direction in which something is changing or developing.
dung
C2
/ˈdʌŋ/
fertilize or dress with dung
barefoot
B1
/ˈbɛɹfʊt/
wearing nothing on the feet
fashionable
B1
/ˈfæʃənəbl̩/
Following the current popular style; in fashion.
locket
B2
/ˈlɑkɪt/
a small ornamental pendant that opens to hold a photograph, lock of hair, or other keepsake
fez
C1
/fɛz/
a brimless felt hat shaped like a short cone, typically red and often fitted with a tassel
tights
A2
/ˈtaɪts/
A close-fitting garment that covers the legs, hips, and feet, worn mainly by women and girls.
mercer
C2
/ˈmɝsɚ/
historical: a merchant who dealt in textiles, especially silk and other fine cloth
undermine
C1
/ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/
To gradually weaken or damage something.
prone
C2
/pɹoʊn/
Likely to do or suffer something, especially something bad.
garment
B1
/ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/
A piece of clothing.
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
kimono
B2
/kəˈmoʊnoʊ/
a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, a wrapped front, and a broad sash
swimsuit
A2
/ˈswɪm.s(j)ut/
A piece of clothing worn for swimming.
topless
C2
/ˈtɑːpləs/
having the chest or breasts uncovered
raincoat
A2
/ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/
A coat that keeps you dry in the rain.
nudity
C2
/ˈnuːdɪti/
the state of wearing no clothes; nakedness
slipper
B1
/ˈslɪpəɹ/
a soft, comfortable shoe that is easy to put on and is often worn indoors
cowl
C2
/kaʊl/
a large loose hood, especially one attached to a monk's robe
attire
C2
/əˈtaɪɚ/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
brooch
C2
/bɹoʊt͡ʃ/
an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
cosmetic
C2
/kɑːzˈmɛtɪk/
a preparation applied to the body, especially the face or hair, to clean it or improve its appearance
nightgown
C2
/ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/
a loose garment, especially a dresslike one, worn in bed
sweatshirt
B1
/ˈswɛtʃəːt/
A loose, warm cotton top with long sleeves, often worn for sport or as casual clothing.
mannequin
B2
/ˈmænɪkɪn/
a life-size model of the human body used to display or fit clothing
tiara
B2
/tiˈɑɹə/
a jeweled ornamental headpiece worn on formal occasions
ornament
B2
/ˈɔɹnəmənt/
An object used to decorate something and make it more attractive.
stylist
B2
/ˈstaɪlɪst/
A person whose job is to cut and arrange people's hair.
blazer
B2
/ˈbleɪ.zɚ/
a smart jacket resembling a suit jacket but not worn with matching trousers
silhouette
C1
/ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/
The dark shape and outline of someone or something seen against a lighter background.