| d |
the fourth letter of the English alphabet. [3 definitions] |
| dab1 |
to pat or press lightly. [5 definitions] |
| dabble |
to wet by splashing or dipping. [2 definitions] |
| dachshund |
a German breed of dog. Dachshunds have long bodies, very short legs, and drooping ears. |
| dad |
"Dad" is another word for "father." |
| daddy |
"Daddy" is another word for "dad" or "father." It is often used by young children, but adults sometimes use it too. |
| daddy-longlegs |
(used with a singular or plural verb) a small animal that resembles a spider. Daddy-longlegs are arachnids and have a small, rounded body with eight very long, thin legs. |
| daffodil |
A daffodil is a plant with flowers that are yellow, or white with yellow. The flower of the daffodil has the shape of an open bell with flat petals around it. |
| dagger |
a short, pointed weapon like a sword, with two sharp edges. |
| daily |
A daily thing is something that happens each day. [2 definitions] |
| dainty |
small, pretty, and delicate. |
| dairy |
A dairy is a business that sells milk, butter, and other things made from milk like cheese and yogurt. [3 definitions] |
| dairy case |
A dairy case is a large container in a grocery store. It is kept cold, and it is used to hold and display things like milk, cheese, butter, cream, and yogurt. Customers can pick out things they want from the dairy case. |
| dairy product |
Dairy products are foods that are made from the milk of cows or certain other animals, like goats and sheep. Milk, butter, and cheese are all dairy products. Most dairy products in America are made with cows' milk. |
| dais |
a raised platform for speakers or the seating of special guests. |
| daisy |
A daisy is a plant that usually has white flowers with a yellow center. Some kinds of daisies have flowers of other colors, but they always have a yellow center. |
| dale |
a valley. |
| Dalmatian |
a breed of dog. Dalmatians are large dogs that have short white hair with black or brown spots. |
| dam1 |
A dam is something like a wall built across a river or stream to stop or slow down the water and to raise the level of the water behind it. [3 definitions] |
| damage |
If something has damage, it means that something bad has happened to it and now it is broken or not perfect anymore. If a big tree falls on a car, it will cause damage to the car. If you say something mean to a friend, you might cause damage to your friendship. [2 definitions] |
| dame |
(capitalized) a title of honor given by a British king or queen to a woman who has done something important. |