L — la le li ll lo lu ly
la |lɑː| — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
la-di-da |ˌlɑː dɪ ˈdɑː| — affectedly genteel
laager |ˈlɑːɡər| — a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons
lab |læb| — a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
labefaction |ˌlæbʌˈfækʃʌn| — (rare) The act of shaking or weakening or the resulting state; overthrow, ruination.
label |ˈleɪbl| — a brief description given for purposes of identification
labeled |ˈleɪbəld| — bearing or marked with a label or tag
labeling |ˈleɪbəlɪŋ| — A set of labels applied to the various objects in a system.
labelled |ˈleɪbəld| — bearing or marked with a label or tag
labial |ˈleɪbɪəl| — a consonant whose articulation involves movement of the lips
labialization |ˌleɪbɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən| — (linguistics) A secondary articulatory feature of usually consonants that involves the contraction or rounding of the labia during pronunciation.
labialize — pronounce with rounded lips
labiate |ˈleɪbiːeɪt| — having lips or parts that resemble lips
labile |ˈleɪbɪl| — (chemistry, physics, biology) readily undergoing change or breakdown
lability |ləˈbɪlɪtiː| — (uncountable) The state of being labile
labiodental |ˌleɪbɪəʊˈdentl| — a consonant whose articulation involves the lips and teeth
labor |ˈleɪbər| — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
labor-intensive |ˌleɪbərɪnˈtensɪv| — requiring a large expenditure of labor but not much capital
labor-saving |ˈleɪbəˌseɪvɪŋ| — Making work easier or faster.
laboratory |ˈlæbrətɔːrɪ| — a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
labored |ˈleɪbəd| — lacking natural ease
laborer |ˈleɪbərər| — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
laboring |ˈleɪbərɪŋ| — doing arduous or unpleasant work
laborious |ləˈbɔːrɪəs| — characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
labour |ˈleɪbər| — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
labour-intensive |ˌleɪbərɪnˈtensɪv| — requiring a large expenditure of labor but not much capital
labour-market |ˈleɪbəˌmɑːkɪt| — Alternative form of labor market.
laboured |ˈleɪbərd| — lacking natural ease
labourer |ˈleɪbərər| — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
labouring |ˈleɪbərɪŋ| — doing arduous or unpleasant work
labourite |ˈleɪbəraɪt| — a member of the British Labour Party
laburnum |ləˈbɜːrnəm| — flowering shrubs or trees having bright yellow flowers; all parts of the plant are poisonous
labyrinth |ˈlæbərɪnθ| — complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
labyrinthine |ˌlæbəˈrɪnθaɪn| — resembling a labyrinth in form or complexity
lac |lak| — resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax
lace |leɪs| — a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
lace into |ˈleɪs ˌɪnˈtuː| — hit violently, as in an attack
lace-pillow |ˈleɪsˌpɪləʊ| — A cushion used in making hand-wrought lace.
Lacedaemonian |læsɪdɪˈməʊniːən| — Of or pertaining to Lacedaemonia (Laconia) in Greece.
lacerate |ˈlæsəreɪt| — cut or tear irregularly
lacerated |ˈlæsəreɪtɪd| — irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn
laceration |ˌlæsəˈreɪʃn| — a torn ragged wound
lacertian — Lizard-like.
laches |ˈlætʃɪz| — (law) Legal doctrine that a person who waits too long to bring a claim alleging a wrong shall not be permitted to seek an equitable remedy because the delay prejudiced the moving party. Sleeping on one's rights.
lachrymal |ˈlakrəməl| — of or relating to tears
lachrymatory |ˈlækrʌmətɔːriː| — relating to or prompting tears
lachrymose |ˈlækrɪməʊs| — showing sorrow
lacing |ˈleɪsɪŋ| — a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage
lack |læk| — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
lackadaisical |ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkl| — lacking spirit or liveliness
lackadaisically |ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəlɪ| — in an idle and lackadaisical manner
lacker |ˈlækʌr| — One who is lacking, or in want.
lackered — simple past tense and past participle of lacker
lackey |ˈlækɪ| — a male servant (especially a footman)
lacking |ˈlækɪŋ| — inadequate in amount or degree
lackluster |ˈlæˌkləstər| — lacking brilliance or vitality
lacklustre |ˈlæklʌstər| — lacking brilliance or vitality
laconic |ləˈkɑːnɪk| — brief and to the point; effectively cut short
laconical |ləˈkɑːnɪkəl| — Archaic form of laconic.
lacquer |ˈlækər| — a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish
lacquered |ˈlækərd| — simple past tense and past participle of lacquer
lacquey |ˈlækiː| — Alternative spelling of lackey.
lacrimal |ˈlækrɪməl| — of or relating to tears
lacrosse |ləˈkrɔːs| — a game invented by American Indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal
lactation |lækˈteɪʃn| — the period following birth during which milk is secreted
lacteal |ˈlæktiːəl| — any of the lymphatic vessels that convey chyle from the small intestine to the thoracic duct
lactescent |lakˈtes(ə)nt| — milky
lactic |ˈlaktɪk| — of or relating to or obtained from milk (especially sour milk or whey)
lactiferous |ˌlakˈtɪf(ə)rəs| — Bearing or containing milk or a milky fluid.
lactometer |lækˈtɑːmɪtər| — A device that estimates the cream content of milk by measuring its specific gravity.
lactose |ˈlæktəʊs| — a sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk
lacuna |ləˈkjuːnə| — a blank gap or missing part
lacunae |ləˈkjuːniː| — plural form of lacuna
lacune — A lacuna.
lacustrine |ləˈkəstrən| — of or relating to or living near lakes
lacy |ˈleɪsɪ| — made of or resembling lace
lad |læd| — a boy or man
ladder |ˈlædər| — steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
laddie |ˈlædɪ| — a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
lade |ˈleɪd| — remove with or as if with a ladle
laden |ˈleɪdn| — remove with or as if with a ladle
ladies |ˈleɪdɪz| — Toilets for women.
lading |ˈleɪdɪŋ| — goods carried by a large vehicle
ladino |ləˈdiːnəʊ| — the Spanish dialect spoken by Sephardic Jews but written in the Hebrew script
ladle |ˈleɪdl| — a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; frequently used to transfer liquids from one container to another
lady |ˈleɪdɪ| — a polite name for any woman
lady-beetle |ˈleɪdɪˌbiːtl| — A coccinellid (ladybird or ladybug).
lady-bug |ˈleɪdɪˌbəɡ| — Alternative spelling of ladybug.
lady-in-waiting |ˌleɪdɪ ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ| — a lady appointed to attend to a queen or princess
lady-killer |ˈleɪdɪ kɪlər| — Alternative spelling of lady-killer.
lady-smock |ˈleɪdɪsmɒk| — The cuckoo-flower, Cardamine pratensis.
ladybird |ˈleɪdɪbɜːrd| — small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
ladybug |ˈleɪdɪˌbəɡ| — small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
ladyhood |ˈleɪdɪhʊd| — the quality or state of being a lady or ladylike.
ladylike |ˈleɪdɪlaɪk| — befitting a woman of good breeding
ladylove — a woman who is a man's sweetheart
ladyship |ˈleɪdɪʃɪp| — a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
lag |læɡ| — the act of slowing down or falling behind
lagan |ˈlaɡən| — goods (or wreckage) on the sea bed that is attached to a buoy so that it can be recovered
lager |ˈlɑːɡər| — a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons
laggard |ˈlæɡərd| — someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
lagging |ˈlæɡɪŋ| — insulation used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat
lagoon |ləˈɡuːn| — a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
laguna |ləˈɡuːnə| — a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
lagune — a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
laic |ˈleɪɪk| — characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
laical |ˈleɪɪkəl| — (archaic) Of or pertaining to a layman or laity.
laicize |ˈleɪɪsaɪz| — reduce to lay status
laicized |ˈleɪɪsaɪzd| — simple past tense and past participle of laicize
laid |leɪd| — set down according to a plan
lain |leɪn| — past participle of lie (oriented in a horizontal position, situated).
lair |ler| — the habitation of wild animals
laird |lerd| — a landowner
laissez-faire |ˈfer| — with minimally restricted freedom in commerce
laissez-passer |ˌleseɪˈpɑːseɪ| — A pass or permit; a document permitting the bearer to travel, sometimes issued as an emergency passport.
laity |ˈleɪətɪ| — in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy
lake |leɪk| — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
lakelet |ˈleɪklɪt| — A small lake.
laker |ˈleɪkər| — (UK dialectal) A player; an actor.
lakh |læk| — the cardinal number that is the fifth power of ten
laky |ˈleɪkiː| — of, pertaining to, or resembling a lake
lam |læm| — a rapid escape (as by criminals)
lama |ˈlɑːmə| — a Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism
lamasery |ˈlɑːməsərɪ| — a monastery for lamas
lamb |læm| — young sheep
lambaste |læmˈbeɪst| — beat with a cane
lambda |ˈlæmdə| — the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet
lambency |ˈlæmbənsɪ| — an appearance of reflected light
lambent |ˈlambənt| — softly bright or radiant
lambkin |ˈlamkən| — a very young lamb
lamblike |ˈlæmˌlaɪk| — like a lamb in meekness and gentleness
lambrequin |ˈlæmbəkɪn| — a scarf that covers a knight's helmet
lambskin |ˈlamskɪn| — the skin of a lamb with the wool still on
lame |leɪm| — someone who doesn't understand what is going on
lamella |ləˈmelə| — any of the radiating leaflike spore-producing structures on the underside of the cap of a mushroom or similar fungus
lamellae |ləˈmeliː| — plural form of lamella
lameness |ˈleɪmnəs| — disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
lament |ləˈment| — a cry of sorrow and grief
lamentable |ˈlæməntəbl| — bad; unfortunate
lamentably |ˈlæməntəblɪ| — in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
lamentation |ˌlæmənˈteɪʃn| — a cry of sorrow and grief
lamia |ˈleɪmɪə| — (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
lamina |ˈlamənə| — a thin plate or layer (especially of bone or mineral)
laminae |ˈlæmɪniː| — (anatomy) plural form of lamina
laminar |ˈlamənər| — arranged in or consisting of laminae
laminate |ˈlæmɪnət| — a sheet of material made by bonding two or more sheets or layers
laminated |ˈlæməˌneɪtɪd| — Made by lamination.
lamination |ˌlæmʌˈneɪʃən| — a layered structure
Lammas |ˈlaməs| — commemorates Saint Peter's miraculous deliverance from prison; a quarter day in Scotland; a harvest festival in England
lamp |læmp| — an artificial source of visible illumination
lamp-shade |ˈlæmpʃeɪd| — Alternative form of lampshade.
lampblack |ˈlampˌblak| — a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
lampion |ˈlæmpiːən| — A small oil lamp.
lamplight |ˈlæmplaɪt| — light from a lamp
lamplighter |ˈlæmˌplaɪtər| — (when gas was used for streetlights) a person who lights and extinguishes streetlights
lampoon |læmˈpuːn| — a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
lampooner |læmˈpuːnə| — mimics literary or musical style for comic effect
lamppost |ˈlæmpəʊst| — a metal post supporting an outdoor lamp (such as a streetlight)
lamprey |ˈlæmprɪ| — primitive eellike freshwater or anadromous cyclostome having round sucking mouth with a rasping tongue
lampshade |ˈlæmpʃeɪd| — a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view
lanate — covered with dense cottony hairs or hairlike filaments
Lancastrian |ˌlæŋˈkæstrɪən| — a member (or supporter) of the house of Lancaster
lance |læns| — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
lance-corporal |lɑːns ˈkɔːrpərəl| — (US) An enlisted rank of grade E-3 in the United States Marine Corps, ranking above private first class and below corporal. Abbreviated as LCpl.
lanceolate |ˈlænsɪəˌlet| — (of a leaf shape) shaped like a lance head; narrow and tapering to a pointed apex
lancer |ˈlænsər| — (formerly) a cavalryman armed with a lance
lancet |ˈlænsɪt| — an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance
lancinating |ˈlɑːnsɪˌneɪtiːŋ| — painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
land |lænd| — the land on which real estate is located
land-breeze |ˈlændbriːz| — A breeze blowing off the land and out to sea - common at night.
land-grabber |ˈlandˌɡrabər| — (Ireland) One in the possession or occupancy of land from which another has been evicted.
landau |ˈlændɔː| — Soviet physicist who worked on low temperature physics (1908-1968)
landed |ˈlændɪd| — owning or consisting of land or real estate
lander |ˈlandər| — a town in central Wyoming
landfall |ˈlændfɔːl| — the seacoast first sighted on a voyage (or flight over water)
landfill |ˈlændfɪl| — a low area that has been filled in
landform |ˈlændfɔːrm| — Any geological feature, such as a mountain or valley
landgrave |ˈlændˌɡrev| — a count who had jurisdiction over a large territory in medieval Germany
landholder |ˈlændhəʊldər| — a holder or proprietor of land
landing |ˈlændɪŋ| — an intermediate platform in a staircase
landing-net |ˈlændɪŋ net| — (fishing) Fishnet mounted on a ring which is connected to a handle, used by anglers to secure a catch when pulling it out of the water by the line to which it is hooked.
landing-strip |ˈlændɪŋ strɪp| — (aviation) A runway for aircraft, especially one which is auxiliary or temporary.
landlady |ˈlændleɪdɪ| — a landlord who is a woman
landless |ˈlændləs| — owning no land
landlocked |ˈlændlɑːkt| — surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land
landloper |ˈlændˌləʊpər| — Alternative form of landlouper.
landlord |ˈlændlɔːrd| — a landowner who leases to others
landlordism |ˈlændlɔːrˌdɪzəm| — An economic system under which a few private individuals (landlords) own property, and rent it to tenants.
landlouper |ˈlændˌlaʊpər| — A vagabond; a vagrant.
landlubber |ˈlændlʌbər| — a person who lives and works on land
landmark |ˈlændmɑːrk| — the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape
landmass |ˈlændˌmæs| — a large continuous extent of land
landmine |ˈlændmaɪn| — Alternative spelling of land mine.
landowner |ˈlændəʊnər| — a holder or proprietor of land
landowning |ˈlændəʊnərɪŋ| — Describing one, or a group, that owns real estate (i.e. land).
landrail |ˈlændreɪl| — The corncrake, Crex crex.
landscape |ˈlændskeɪp| — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
landscape-gardener |ˈlænskeɪpˌɡɑːdnə| — Someone who does landscape gardening.
landscape-gardening |ˈlænskeɪpˌɡɑːdnɪŋ| — The development and decoration of open spaces, especially gardens.
landscaper |ˈlændˌskepər| — someone who arranges features of the landscape or garden attractively
landscaping |ˈlændˌskepɪŋ| — working as a landscape gardener
landslide |ˈlændslaɪd| — an overwhelming electoral victory
landslip |ˈlændslɪp| — a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff
landsman |ˈlan(d)zmən| — a person who lives and works on land
landward |ˈlændwərd| — toward land
landwards — toward land
lane |leɪn| — a narrow way or road
langsyne |ˌlæŋˈsaɪn| — past times remembered with nostalgia
language |ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ| — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
languid |ˈlæŋɡwɪd| — lacking spirit or liveliness
languish |ˈlæŋɡwɪʃ| — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
languishing |ˈlæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ| — lacking of vigor or spirit.
languor |ˈlæŋɡər| — a relaxed comfortable feeling
languorous |ˈlænɡərəs| — lacking spirit or liveliness
laniard |ˈlænjʌrd| — a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon
lank |læŋk| — long and thin and often limp
lanky |ˈlæŋkɪ| — tall and thin and having long slender limbs
lanolin |ˈlænəlɪn| — a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics
lanoline — Alternative spelling of lanolin.
lansquenet |ˌlanskəˈnet| — (historical) Any of a class of German mercenaries in the 16th and 17th centuries.
lantern |ˈlæntərn| — light in a transparent protective case
lanthanum |ˈlænθənəm| — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
lanuginous — Alternative form of lanuginose.
lanyard |ˈlænjərd| — a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon
lap |læp| — the upper side of the thighs of a seated person
lap-dog |ˈlæp dɔːɡ| — A small dog, kept as household pet, whose light weight and companionable temperament make it both suited and disposed to spend time resting in the comfort of its master's lap; a dog bred to behave in this manner.
lapboard — writing board used on the lap as a table or desk
lapel |ləˈpel| — lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar
lapidary |ˈlæpɪderɪ| — an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them
lapidate |ˈlæpɪˌdeɪt| — kill by throwing stones at
lapidify |ləˈpɪdəˌfaɪ| — change into stone
lapin |ˈlæˌpɪn| — the fur of a rabbit
Laplander |ˈlæpˌlændʌr| — an inhabitant of Lapland, a Sami
Lapp |lap| — a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
lappet |ˈlapət| — a fleshy wrinkled and often brightly colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat of certain birds (chickens and turkeys) or lizards
Lappish |ˈlæpɪʃ| — any of the languages spoken by the Lapps and generally assumed to be Uralic languages
lapse |læps| — a mistake resulting from inattention
lapsed |læpst| — no longer active or practicing
lapsus |ˈlæpsʌs| — A slip, lapse, or error.
laptop |ˈlæptɑːp| — a portable computer small enough to use in your lap
lapwing |ˈlæpwɪŋ| — large crested Old World plover having wattles and spurs
larboard |ˈlɑːrbəd| — the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
larcenous |ˈlɑːrsənəs| — having a disposition to steal
larceny |ˈlɑːrsənɪ| — the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
larch |lɑːrtʃ| — wood of a larch tree
lard |lɑːrd| — soft white semisolid fat obtained by rendering the fatty tissue of the hog
larder |ˈlɑːrdər| — a supply of food especially for a household
lardy |ˈlɑːrdiː| — Resembling or containing (perhaps an excess of) lard.
lares |ˈleriːz| — plural form of lar
large |lɑːrdʒ| — a garment size for a large person
large-headed — having a large head
large-hearted |ˈhɑːrtɪd| — showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
large-minded |ˈlɑːrdʒˈmaɪndɪd| — showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
large-scale |ˈlɑːrdʒ skeɪl| — unusually large in scope
largely |ˈlɑːrdʒlɪ| — in large part; mainly or chiefly
largeness |ˈlɑːrdʒnəs| — the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
larger |ˈlɑːrdʒər| — large or big relative to something else
largess |ˈlɑːrdʒəs| — a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously
largesse |lɑːrˈdʒes| — a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously
lariat |ˈlerɪət| — a long noosed rope used to catch animals
lark |lɑːrk| — North American songbirds having a yellow breast
lark about |ˈlɑːrk əˈbaʊt| — play boisterously
larkspur |ˈlɑːrkspɜːr| — any of numerous cultivated plants of the genus Delphinium
larky |ˈlɑːkɪ| — playful
larmier |ˈlɑːmɪə| — (anatomy) A tearpit.
larrikin |ˈlærɪkɪn| — (Australia, New Zealand, slang, dated) A brash and impertinent, possibly violent, troublemaker, especially a youth; a hooligan.
larrup |ˈlerəp| — give a spanking to; subject to a spanking
larva |ˈlɑːrvə| — the immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose
larvae |ˈlɑːrvɪ| — plural form of larva
larval |ˈlɑːrvl| — immature of its kind; especially being or characteristic of immature insects in the newly hatched wormlike feeding stage
laryngeal |ləˈrɪndʒɪəl| — of or relating to or situated in the larynx
laryngitis |ˌlærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs| — inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing
laryngology |lærɪŋˈɡɑːlədʒiː| — The branch of physiology dealing with the larynx and its disorders.
laryngoscope |ləˈrɪŋɡəˌskəʊp| — a medical instrument for examining the larynx
laryngoscopy — The examination of the throat using a laryngoscope.
larynx |ˈlærɪŋks| — a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
Lascar |ˈlaskər| — an East Indian sailor
lascivious |ləˈsɪvɪəs| — driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
laser |ˈleɪzər| — an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light
lash |læʃ| — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
lash out |ˈlæʃ ˈaʊt| — attack in speech or writing
lash-up |ˈlæʃ ʌp| — any improvised arrangement for temporary use
lasher |ˈlæʃər| — a driver who urges the animals on with lashes of a whip
lashing |ˈlæʃɪŋ| — beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
lass |læs| — a girl or young woman who is unmarried
lassie |ˈlæsɪ| — a girl or young woman who is unmarried
lassitude |ˈlæsɪtuːd| — a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
lasso |ˈlæsəʊ| — Belgian composer (1532-1594)
last |læst| — the temporal end; the concluding time
last-minute |ˌlɑːstˈmɪnɪt| — just before a deadline; at the last minute
lasting |ˈlæstɪŋ| — existing for a long time
lastly |ˈlæstlɪ| — the item at the end
latch |lætʃ| — spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key
latch-key |ˈlætʃkiː| — Alternative spelling of latchkey.
latchkey |ˈlætʃkiː| — key for raising or drawing back a latch or opening an outside door
late |leɪt| — after the expected or usual time; delayed
lateen |ləˈtiːn| — a triangular fore-and-aft sail used especially in the Mediterranean
lately |ˈleɪtlɪ| — in the recent past
latence — Obsolete form of latency.
latency |ˈleɪtənsɪ| — (computer science) the time it takes for a specific block of data on a data track to rotate around to the read/write head
lateness |ˈleɪtnəs| — quality of coming late or later in time
latent |ˈleɪtnt| — potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
later |ˈleɪtər| — coming at a subsequent time or stage
lateral |ˈlætərəl| — a pass to a receiver upfield from the passer
laterally |ˈlætərəlɪ| — to or by or from the side
latest |ˈleɪtɪst| — the most recent news or development
latex |ˈleɪteks| — a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air
lath |læθ| — a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework
lathe |leɪð| — machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool
lathee |ˈlɑːtiː| — club consisting of a heavy stick (often bamboo) bound with iron; used by police in India
lather |ˈlæðər| — the froth produced by soaps or detergents
lathery |ˈlæðʌriː| — resembling lather or covered with lather
lathi |ˈlɑːtiː| — club consisting of a heavy stick (often bamboo) bound with iron; used by police in India
lathing |ˈlæθɪŋ| — Present participle of lathe.
lathy |ˈlæθiː| — (archaic) Like a lath; long and slender.
latibulize |ləˈtɪbjʊlaɪz| — (rare, archaic, intransitive) To retire into a den, or hole, and lie dormant in winter.
Latin |ˈlætn| — any dialect of the language of ancient Rome
latinize |ˈlætɪnaɪz| — write in the Latin alphabet
latish |ˈleɪtɪʃ| — somewhat late
latitude |ˈlætɪtuːd| — the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
latitudes |ˈlætəˌtuːdz| — plural form of latitude
latrine |ləˈtriːn| — a public toilet in a military area
latter |ˈlætər| — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
latter-day |ˈlætə deɪ| — belonging to the present or recent times
latterly |ˈlætərlɪ| — in the recent past
lattice |ˈlætɪs| — an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions
latticed |ˈlætɪst| — having a pattern of fretwork or latticework
Latvian |ˈlætvɪən| — a native or inhabitant of Latvia
laud |lɔːd| — praise, glorify, or honor
laudable |ˈlɔːdəbl| — worthy of high praise
laudanum |ˈlɔːdənəm| — narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
laudation |lɔːˈdeɪʃən| — The act of lauding; praise; high commendation.
laudative |ˈlɔːdətɪv| — laudatory
laudatory |ˈlɔːdətɔːrɪ| — full of or giving praise
laugh |læf| — the sound of laughing
laugh away |ˈlæf əˈweɪ| — deal with a problem by laughing or pretending to be amused by it
laugh off |ˈlæf ˈɒf| — deal with a problem by laughing or pretending to be amused by it
laughable |ˈlæfəbl| — so unreasonable as to invite derision
laughing |ˈlæfɪŋ| — showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
laughing-gas |ˈlæfɪŋ ɡæs| — A common name for nitrous oxide used as an anaesthetic.
laughing-stock |ˈlæfɪŋ stɑːk| — Alternative spelling of laughing stock.
laughingstock |ˈlæfɪŋˌstɑk| — a victim of ridicule or pranks
laughter |ˈlæftər| — the sound of laughing
launch |lɔːntʃ| — a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
launched |ˈlɒntʃt| — simple past tense and past participle of launch
launcher |ˈlɔːntʃər| — armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket
launching |ˈlɒntʃɪŋ| — the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
launder |ˈlɔːndər| — cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water
launderette |lɔːnˈdret| — a self-service laundry (service mark Laundromat) where coin-operated washing machines are available to individual customers
laundering |ˈlɒndərɪŋ| — washing clothes and bed linens
laundress |ˈlɔːrndrɪs| — a working woman who takes in washing
laundry |ˈlɔːndrɪ| — garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
laundryman |ˈlɔːrndrɪmæn| — operates industrial washing machine
laureate |ˈlɔːrɪət| — someone honored for great achievements; figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath
laurel |ˈlɔːrəl| — any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
laurelled |ˈlɒrəld| — crowned with or as if with laurel symbolizing victory
laurels |ˈlɔːrəlz| — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
lava |ˈlɑːvə| — rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
lavalier — jeweled pendant worn on a chain around the neck
lavaliere — jeweled pendant worn on a chain around the neck
lavatorial |ˌlævəˈtɔːrɪəl| — Of or pertaining to a lavatory
lavatory |ˈlævətɔːrɪ| — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
lave |ˈleɪv| — wash or flow against
lavement |ˈleɪvmənt| — A washing or bathing.
lavender |ˈlævəndər| — any of various Old World aromatic shrubs or subshrubs with usually mauve or blue flowers; widely cultivated
laverock |ˈlævʌɑːək| — Alternative form of lark.
lavish |ˈlævɪʃ| — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
lavishly |ˈlævɪʃlɪ| — in a wasteful manner
lavishness — the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive
law |lɔː| — the collection of rules imposed by authority
law-abiding |ˈlɔː əbaɪdɪŋ| — (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
lawbook — A book in which laws are codified
lawbreaker |ˈlɔːbreɪkər| — someone who violates the law
lawful |ˈlɔːfl| — according to custom or rule or natural law
lawgiver |ˈlɔːrɡɪvər| — a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws
lawks |lɔːks| — An expression of surprise.
lawless |ˈlɔːləs| — without law or control
lawlessness |ˈlɔːləsnəs| — a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)
lawmaker |ˈlɔːmeɪkər| — a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws
lawmaking |ˈlɒˌmekɪŋ| — the act of making or enacting laws
lawman |ˈlɔːmæn| — an officer of the law
lawn |lɔːn| — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
lawn-mower |ˈlɔːrn məʊər| — Any form of machine, having rotating blades, used to cut grass.
lawnmower |ˈlɔːnməʊər| — Any of the electrical or mechanical machines used for cutting grass.
lawny |ˈlɔːnɪ| — Made of lawn or fine linen.
laws |ˈlɒz| — the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
lawsuit |ˈlɔːsuːt| — a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
lawyer |ˈlɔːjər| — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
lax |læks| — lacking in rigor or strictness
laxative |ˈlæksətɪv| — a mild cathartic
laxity |ˈlæksətɪ| — the condition of being physiologically lax
lay |leɪ| — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
lay aside |ˈleɪ əˈsaɪd| — accumulate money for future use
lay down |ˈleɪ ˈdaʊn| — institute, enact, or establish
lay in |ˈleɪ ɪn| — keep or lay aside for future use
lay off |ˈleɪ ˈɒf| — put an end to a state or an activity
lay out |ˈleɪ ˈaʊt| — lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
lay over |ˈleɪ ˈəʊvər| — interrupt a journey temporarily, e.g., overnight
lay up |ˈleɪ ʌp| — disable or confine, as with an illness
lay-by |baɪ| — designated paved area beside a main road where cars can stop temporarily
lay-days |ˈleɪdeɪz| — plural form of lay day
lay-off |ˈleɪ ɒf| — (of an employer) To dismiss (workers) from employment, e.g. at a time of low business volume, often with a severance package.
lay-out |ˈleɪ aʊt| — to expend
lay-over |ˈəʊvər| — (idiomatic, intransitive) To make an intermediary stop somewhere.
lay-up |ˈleɪˈəp| — a basketball shot made with one hand from a position under or beside the basket (and usually banked off the backboard)
layabout |ˈleɪəbaʊt| — person who does no work
layer |ˈleɪər| — single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
layered |ˈleɪərd| — with one layer on top of another
layering |ˈleɪərɪŋ| — A structure made up of layers.
layette |leɪˈet| — kit consisting of a complete outfit (clothing and accessories) for a new baby
laying |ˈleɪɪŋ| — the production of eggs (especially in birds)
layman |ˈleɪmən| — someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
layoff |ˈleɪˌɔːf| — the act of laying off an employee or a work force
layout |ˈleɪaʊt| — a plan or design of something that is laid out
layover |ˈleɪəʊvər| — a brief stay in the course of a journey
layperson |ˈleɪpɜːrsn| — someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
layshaft |ˈleɪʃɑːft| — A subsidiary transmission shaft
laystall |ˈleɪˌstɔːl| — (obsolete) A place where rubbish, dung, etc., are laid or deposited.
layup — a basketball shot made with one hand from a position under or beside the basket (and usually banked off the backboard)
lazar |ˈleɪzər| — a person afflicted with leprosy
lazaret |ˌlæzəˈret| — hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)
lazaretto |ˌlæzəˈretəʊ| — hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)
Lazarus |ˈlæzərəs| — the person who Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb; this miracle caused the enemies of Jesus to begin the plan to put him to death
laze |leɪz| — be idle; exist in a changeless situation
laziness |ˈleɪzɪnəs| — inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
lazy |ˈleɪzɪ| — moving slowly and gently
lazybones |ˈleɪzɪbəʊnz| — a lazy person