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# English words: C

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1960 words under C; 201–300 on this page.

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- [carnation](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carnation/) — A carnation is a garden flower with frilly petals and a sweet spicy smell, often pink, red or white.
- [carnelian](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carnelian/) — A reddish-orange precious stone. — Jewish tradition
- [carnival](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carnival/) — A carnival is a fair with rides, games and food, often travelling from town to town.
- [carnivore](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carnivore/) — A carnivore is an animal that eats mainly meat, other animals.
- [carnivorous](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carnivorous/) — A carnivorous animal eats meat, mostly other animals: lions, sharks and eagles are carnivorous.
- [carol](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carol/) — A carol is a happy song, especially one sung at Christmas.
- [carotene](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carotene/) — An orange-yellow substance found in carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins and many green leaves, which gives them their colour.
- [carouse](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carouse/) — A noisy drinking party; to drink and make merry. — Jewish tradition
- [carousel](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carousel/) — A carousel is a fairground ride with model horses or seats that go round and round to music; a merry-go-round.
- [carp](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carp/) — A carp is a large freshwater fish that lives in lakes, ponds and slow rivers; goldfish and koi are kinds of carp.
- [carpel](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carpel/) — A carpel is the female part of a flower, where seeds are made.
- [carpenter](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carpenter/) — A carpenter is a person whose job is making and fixing wooden things such as doors, floors, roofs, shelves and furniture. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [carpentry](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carpentry/) — Carpentry is the skill or job of making and fixing things from wood, like tables, doors and roof frames.
- [carpet](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carpet/) — A carpet is a thick cloth that covers a floor.
- [carriage](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carriage/) — A carriage is one car of a train (UK); in the USA it is usually called a car. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [carriageway](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carriageway/) — The part of a road that vehicles drive on.
- [carrier](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carrier/) — A carrier is a person, animal, vehicle or company that carries or delivers things or people: a mail carrier, an aircraft carrier.
- [carriest](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carriest/) — «carriest» means «you carry», a form of «carry»: To carry is to hold something and take it with you.
- [carrieth](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carrieth/) — «carrieth» means «carries», a form of «carry»: To carry is to hold something and take it with you.
- [carrion](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carrion/) — Carrion is the dead and rotting flesh of animals. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [carrot](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carrot/) — A carrot is a long orange vegetable; it is the root of a plant that grows under the ground.
- [carry](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carry/) — To carry is to hold something and take it with you. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [carsick](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carsick/) — Carsick means feeling sick, dizzy or wanting to vomit when travelling in a car or bus.
- [cart](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cart/) — A cart is a vehicle with two or four wheels, pulled by a horse or other animal or pushed by hand, used to carry things. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [cartilage](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cartilage/) — Cartilage is a strong, bendy material in the body, softer than bone, found in the ears, the end of the nose and between bones in joints.
- [cartilaginous](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cartilaginous/) — Made of cartilage, the tough, bendy tissue found in your ears, nose and the ends of bones.
- [cartload](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cartload/) — A cartload is as much as a cart can carry, so a large heap of something.
- [carton](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carton/) — A carton is a box made of cardboard or plastic, like an egg carton or a milk carton.
- [cartoon](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cartoon/) — A film or TV show made from drawings or computer pictures that move, usually funny.
- [cartoonist](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cartoonist/) — A person who draws cartoons: funny or simple drawings, comic strips, or animated films.
- [cartridge](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cartridge/) — A cartridge is a small container that holds something and fits into a machine or tool, like an ink cartridge for a pen or printer.
- [cartwheel](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cartwheel/) — A cartwheel is a gymnastics move where you put your hands on the ground one after the other and swing your legs over your head in a…
- [carve](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carve/) — To carve is to cut wood, stone, ice or another hard material carefully to make a shape or pattern. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [carven](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carven/) — Carven means carved, cut into a shape out of wood or stone.
- [carver](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carver/) — A carver is a person who cuts wood or stone into shapes.
- [carving](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/carving/) — A carving is an object or pattern made by cutting wood, stone or another material. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [cascade](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cascade/) — A cascade is a small waterfall, or a series of small waterfalls going down rocks.
- [case](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/case/) — A case is a container or box for keeping or carrying things: a pencil case, a suitcase, a phone case. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [casement](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/casement/) — A casement is a window that opens outwards on hinges, like a little door, as in old houses.
- [cash](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cash/) — Cash is money in coins and notes, not on a card.
- [cashew](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cashew/) — A cashew is a curved, kidney-shaped nut that grows at the bottom of a fruit called the cashew apple on a tropical tree.
- [cashier](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cashier/) — A cashier is a person in a shop, bank or café who takes the money and gives back change.
- [casino](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/casino/) — A building where people play games of chance, such as cards and roulette, for money.
- [cask](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cask/) — A large wooden barrel, made of strips of wood held by metal hoops, used for holding wine, beer, water or other liquids.
- [casket](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/casket/) — A casket is a small box, often fine and valuable, for holding jewels or other precious things.
- [casque](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/casque/) — An old word for a helmet, especially a knight's or soldier's metal helmet.
- [casquet](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/casquet/) — A casquet is an old spelling of «casket», a small box for jewels or treasure.
- [casserole](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/casserole/) — A casserole is a dish of meat, vegetables or beans cooked slowly in the oven in liquid.
- [cassette](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cassette/) — A small plastic box with magnetic tape inside, used to record and play music or sound, popular from the 1970s to the 1990s.
- [cassia](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cassia/) — A spice made from the bark of a tree; it tastes and smells like cinnamon and is often sold as cinnamon. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [cassock](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cassock/) — A cassock is a long robe worn by priests and church helpers.
- [cassowary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cassowary/) — A cassowary is a very large flightless bird from the rainforests of north-eastern Australia and New Guinea, with black feathers, a bright…
- [cast](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cast/) — To throw something, such as a fishing line or a net. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [castanets](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/castanets/) — A small musical instrument of two shell-shaped pieces of hard wood (or plastic), held in the hand and clicked together to make a sharp…
- [caste](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/caste/) — A group in a society into which people are born, which in the past decided what work they did and whom they could marry; best known from…
- [castle](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/castle/) — A large, strong building with thick walls and towers, built long ago to protect a king, queen or lord from enemies. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [castor](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/castor/) — A small wheel fixed under a chair, bed, trolley or piece of furniture so it can be moved easily (also spelled "caster").
- [casual](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/casual/) — Casual clothes are relaxed, comfortable everyday clothes, not smart or formal ones.
- [casually](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/casually/) — In a relaxed, easy way, without seeming worried or careful.
- [casualty](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/casualty/) — A casualty is a person who is hurt or killed in an accident, war or disaster.
- [cat](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cat/) — A cat is a small furry animal that people keep as a pet; it has whiskers, claws and a long tail. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [catalogue](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/catalogue/) — A catalogue is a list of things, often with pictures and details, such as goods in a shop or books in a library.
- [catalyst](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/catalyst/) — A substance that makes a chemical reaction go faster without being used up itself.
- [catalytic](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/catalytic/) — Speeding up a chemical reaction without being used up; working as a catalyst.
- [catapult](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/catapult/) — A catapult is an old war machine that throws heavy stones or objects a long way.
- [cataract](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cataract/) — A cataract is a cloudy patch in the lens of the eye that makes things look blurry; it is common in older people and can be fixed by an… — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [catastrophe](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/catastrophe/) — A sudden terrible event that causes great damage or suffering, like an earthquake or flood.
- [catastrophic](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/catastrophic/) — Catastrophic means causing terrible damage, harm or suffering; a disaster.
- [catastrophically](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/catastrophically/) — In a way that causes terrible damage or disaster.
- [catch](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/catch/) — To catch is to take and hold something that moves, like a ball or a fish. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [catcher](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/catcher/) — A person or thing that catches something.
- [catchy](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/catchy/) — A catchy tune, song or slogan is easy to remember and stays in your head.
- [catechism](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/catechism/) — A summary of the main beliefs of a Christian church, set out as questions and answers, used to teach the faith.
- [categorical](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/categorical/) — Very clear and certain, with no doubt at all («a categorical no»).
- [category](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/category/) — A category is a group of things or people that are alike in some way: «Put the animals into categories». — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [cater](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cater/) — To provide food and drinks for an event, such as a party or wedding.
- [caterer](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/caterer/) — A person or company whose job is to provide food and drinks for events such as parties, weddings and meetings.
- [catering](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/catering/) — Providing food and drink for an event or a group of people, as a job.
- [caterpillar](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/caterpillar/) — A caterpillar is the long, soft, worm-like larva of a butterfly or moth, with many legs. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [catfish](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/catfish/) — A catfish is a fish with long whiskers around its mouth, like a cat's.
- [cathedral](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cathedral/) — A cathedral is a very large and important Christian church, the main church of an area led by a bishop.
- [catholic](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/catholic/) — Belonging to the Roman Catholic Church, the Christian church led by the Pope: a Catholic school.
- [catkin](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/catkin/) — A long, thin, soft hanging cluster of tiny flowers on trees such as willow, hazel and birch.
- [cattle](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cattle/) — Cattle are large farm animals such as cows, bulls and steers, kept for milk, meat or leather. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [caucus](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/caucus/) — A meeting of members of a political party or group to choose candidates or decide what to do, especially in the USA.
- [cauldron](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cauldron/) — A very large, deep metal pot for cooking over a fire, often shown in stories with witches.
- [cauliflower](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cauliflower/) — A cauliflower is a vegetable with a large, firm white head made of tiny flower buds, surrounded by green leaves.
- [causation](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/causation/) — The process of one thing making another thing happen; cause and effect.
- [causative](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/causative/) — Causing something, acting as its cause («a causative factor», «the causative virus»).
- [cause](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cause/) — What makes something happen: "The cause of the fire was a candle.". — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [causeless](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/causeless/) — Causeless means having no good reason or cause. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [causest](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/causest/) — «causest» means «you cause», a form of «cause»: What makes something happen: "The cause of the fire was a candle.".
- [causeth](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/causeth/) — «causeth» means «causes», a form of «cause»: What makes something happen: "The cause of the fire was a candle.".
- [causeway](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/causeway/) — A raised road or path across wet ground, marshes or shallow water. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [caustic](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/caustic/) — Able to burn or eat away skin and other materials by a chemical action, as in «caustic soda».
- [caution](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/caution/) — Great care to avoid danger or mistakes. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [cautious](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cautious/) — Careful to avoid danger, risks or mistakes. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [cautiously](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cautiously/) — Carefully, so as to avoid danger or mistakes.
- [cavalier](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cavalier/) — A cavalier is a mounted soldier or a fine gentleman who rides on horseback.
- [cavalry](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cavalry/) — Cavalry are soldiers who fight on horses.