| few and far between |
not often happening; seldom seen. |
| fewer |
comparative of "few." [2 definitions] |
| fiancé |
a man who is engaged to be married. |
| fiancée |
a woman who is engaged to be married. |
| fib |
a lie about something that is not important. [2 definitions] |
| fiber |
a small, thin part of a plant, animal, or mineral that is shaped like a thread. [2 definitions] |
| fiberglass |
fine threads of glass made into a building material. Fiberglass can be made into insulation for buildings, or it can be molded into a strong solid used in making parts of boats, cars, furniture, and other things. |
| fibre |
a spelling of "fiber" used in Canada and Britain. See "fiber." |
| fibreglass |
a spelling of "fiberglass" used in Canada and Britain. See "fiberglass." |
| fiction |
writing that tells a story made up in a writer's imagination. Fiction is usually written in prose, not poetry. Novels, short stories, and tales are pieces of fiction. [2 definitions] |
| fictional |
existing only in a made-up story and not existing in real life. |
| fiddle |
(informal) a violin or similar instrument. [4 definitions] |
| fidget |
to move in a nervous or restless way. [2 definitions] |
| field |
a wide area of open land often used for growing crops. [5 definitions] |
| fielder |
a player in the field in baseball, softball, or cricket. |
| field glass |
(usually plural) a pair of binoculars used outdoors. |
| field trip |
a trip away from class by a group of students to learn or gain experience. |
| fierce |
wild and dangerous; ferocious. [3 definitions] |
| fiery |
on fire or containing fire; flaming. [3 definitions] |
| fiesta |
a festival or religious celebration in nations where Spanish is spoken. |
| fife |
a small wind instrument that looks like a flute and has a high pitch. The fife usually plays along with drums in marching music. |