17,379 Words That Start With "D"
17,379 words that start with "D" in our 199K-word dictionary.
Browse the complete list of 17,379 English words starting with "D". Each word in the grid below shows its IPA pronunciation, CEFR difficulty level (A1 beginner up to C2 mastery), and a one-line plain-English definition. Click any word to open its full dictionary entry. Use the filters to narrow by length, part of speech, or learner level.
Most Common Words That Start With "D" (Top 1k)
Less Common Words That Start With "D" (Top 5k+)
-
Daily /ˈdeɪli/adj A2
Something that happens or occurs every single day without stopping.
-
Damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/noun B1
Harm or breaking something so it doesn't work as well.
-
Dance /dɑːns/verb A1
Move your body to music in a rhythmic way.
-
Danger /ˈdeɪndʒər/noun A1
A situation where someone could get hurt or something bad could happen.
-
Dare /der/verb A2
To challenge someone or to be brave enough to do something difficult or risky.
-
Dark /dɑːrk/adj A1
Lacking light; not bright or having a deep color like black or brown.
-
Data /ˈdeɪtə/noun B2
Information or facts gathered for study or use.
-
Dead /dɛd/adj A2
Not living; a person or animal that has stopped breathing and functioning.
-
Deal /diːl/noun B1
A business agreement where both sides get something valuable in return.
-
Dear /dɪr/adj A2
Someone or something that is very important and loved by you.
-
Death /dɛθ/noun A2
The end of a person's or animal's life; the state of being no longer alive.
-
Debase /dɪˈbeɪs/verb C2
To make something worth less or worse in quality. To lower the standard or reputation of something.
-
Debate /dɪˈbeɪt/verb B1
To have a structured discussion where people express different opinions about a topic.
-
Debit /ˈdɛbɪt/noun B1
A record showing money taken out of your bank account or money you owe. The opposite of a credit.
-
Debt /det/noun A2
Money that you borrowed and must pay back to someone.
-
Debut /ˈdeɪbjuː/noun C1
When someone performs or appears in public for the first time. Can be an actor's first movie, a musician's first concert, or a product's first market appearance.
-
Deed /diːd/noun C1
An official paper that proves who owns a piece of property. When you buy a house, you receive the deed as proof of ownership.
-
Deep /diːp/adj A2
Going far down or extending a long way below the surface.
-
Deer /dɪr/noun B1
an animal with four legs and long ears that lives in forests and open areas
-
Defy /dɪˈfaɪ/verb C1
To refuse to obey, to resist openly, or to stand up against something or someone with courage. It shows strong opposition without backing down.
-
Delay /dɪˈleɪ/verb A2
To postpone or make something happen at a later time than expected.
-
Demo /ˈdɛm.oʊ/verb B1
to perform a hands-on showing of something so people understand how it functions
575 More Words That Start With "D" (definitions coming soon)
Words That Start With "D" by Length
2 Letter Words That Start With "D" (18)
See all 18 2-letter words that start with "D" →
3 Letter Words That Start With "D" (101)
-
Dad /dæd/noun A1
Your father, your parent who is a man.
-
Day /deɪ/noun A1
The time from sunrise to sunset; also the 24-hour period.
See all 101 3-letter words that start with "D" →
4 Letter Words That Start With "D" (372)
See all 372 4-letter words that start with "D" →
5 Letter Words That Start With "D" (769)
See all 769 5-letter words that start with "D" →
6 Letter Words That Start With "D" (1,309)
See all 1,309 6-letter words that start with "D" →
7 Letter Words That Start With "D" (1,931)
See all 1,931 7-letter words that start with "D" →
8 Letter Words That Start With "D" (2,368)
See all 2,368 8-letter words that start with "D" →
9 Letter Words That Start With "D" (2,505)
See all 2,505 9-letter words that start with "D" →
10 Letter Words That Start With "D" (2,310)
See all 2,310 10-letter words that start with "D" →
11 Letter Words That Start With "D" (1,931)
See all 1,931 11-letter words that start with "D" →
12 Letter Words That Start With "D" (1,531)
See all 1,531 12-letter words that start with "D" →
13 Letter Words That Start With "D" (1,062)
See all 1,062 13-letter words that start with "D" →
14 Letter Words That Start With "D" (709)
See all 709 14-letter words that start with "D" →
15 Letter Words That Start With "D" (463)
Words That Start With "D" by Part of Speech
Nouns That Start With "D" (126)
-
Dad /dæd/noun A1
Your father, your parent who is a man.
-
Date /deɪt/noun A1
A particular day shown as a number and month, like May 15th or March 3rd.
-
Daughter /ˈdɔːtər/noun A1
A girl or woman who is the child of a parent or parents.
-
Day /deɪ/noun A1
The time from sunrise to sunset; also the 24-hour period.
-
Decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/noun A1
A choice you make or have made about something.
-
Device /dɪˈvaɪs/noun B1
A tool or machine that does a particular job or task.
-
Dictionary /ˈdɪkʃəneri/noun A2
A book that explains what words mean and how to use them.
-
Dish /dɪʃ/noun A1
A plate or bowl you use to hold food when eating or cooking.
-
Doctor /ˈdɒktər/noun A1
A medical professional trained to diagnose and treat illness and injury.
-
Dog /dɔɡ/noun A1
A pet animal with four legs that barks and plays.
-
Drawer /ˈdrɔːər/noun A1
A box that slides in and out of a desk or cabinet to store things inside
-
Drawing /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/noun A1
A picture you make by using a pencil or pen to create lines and shapes on paper
-
Dream /driːm/noun A1
Pictures and stories that happen in your mind when you are sleeping
-
Dress /drɛs/noun A1
A piece of clothing worn by women and girls that covers the body from the shoulders down
-
Data /ˈdeɪtə/noun B2
Information or facts gathered for study or use.
-
Deadline /ˈdedˌlaɪn/noun B1
The last day or time you have to finish something. If you miss it, you're late.
-
Deal /diːl/noun B1
A business agreement where both sides get something valuable in return.
-
Death /dɛθ/noun A2
The end of a person's or animal's life; the state of being no longer alive.
-
Debt /det/noun A2
Money that you borrowed and must pay back to someone.
-
Defence /dɪˈfens/noun B1
Protection or shield against something harmful; the team protecting in sports.
See all 126 nouns that start with "D" →
Verbs That Start With "D" (96)
-
Decide /dɪˈsaɪd/verb A1
To choose what you will do or think about something after thinking about it.
-
Die /daɪ/verb A1
To stop breathing and become no longer alive.
-
Dig /dɪɡ/verb A1
To push a tool into soil to move earth or make a hole.
-
Do /duː/verb A1
To perform or complete an action, task, or activity.
-
Draw /drɔː/verb A1
End a game or match without a winner; both players or teams have equal points
-
Drink /drɪŋk/verb A1
To consume a beverage by taking it into your mouth and swallowing.
-
Drive /draɪv/verb A1
To operate a car, truck, or other vehicle by controlling its direction and speed.
-
Dance /dɑːns/verb A1
Move your body to music in a rhythmic way.
-
Dare /der/verb A2
To challenge someone or to be brave enough to do something difficult or risky.
-
Delay /dɪˈleɪ/verb A2
To postpone or make something happen at a later time than expected.
-
Deny /dɪˈnaɪ/verb B1
To say firmly that something did not happen, or to refuse to allow or provide something.
-
Double /ˈdʌbəl/verb B1
To make something two times as much.
-
Doubt /daʊt/verb B1
To feel unsure about something; to question if something is true.
-
Drag /dræɡ/verb A1
To pull something heavy or with effort, usually along a surface.
-
Drop /drɒp/verb A1
To release something so it falls to the ground or a lower place.
-
Drown /draʊn/verb B2
to die because you cannot breathe underwater, or to cover something completely with water
-
Debate /dɪˈbeɪt/verb B1
To have a structured discussion where people express different opinions about a topic.
-
Declare /dɪˈkleər/verb B1
To announce something clearly and with authority to others.
-
Decrease /dɪˈkriːs/verb B1
To make something lower or smaller in amount or quantity.
-
Define /dɪˈfaɪn/verb B2
To explain clearly what a word or concept means, or to set the boundaries of something.
See all 96 verbs that start with "D" →
Adjectives That Start With "D" (50)
-
Done /dʌn/adj B1
finished with something, or cooked enough to eat; not needing more time or effort
-
Dry /draɪ/adj A1
Not containing water or moisture; the opposite of wet.
-
Daily /ˈdeɪli/adj A2
Something that happens or occurs every single day without stopping.
-
Dark /dɑːrk/adj A1
Lacking light; not bright or having a deep color like black or brown.
-
Dead /dɛd/adj A2
Not living; a person or animal that has stopped breathing and functioning.
-
Dear /dɪr/adj A2
Someone or something that is very important and loved by you.
-
Deep /diːp/adj A2
Going far down or extending a long way below the surface.
-
Definite /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/adj B2
Something that is clear, certain, and well-defined with no doubt about it.
-
Dirty /ˈdɜːrti/adj A1
Not clean; covered with something that makes it need washing.
-
Doubtful /ˈdaʊtfəl/adj B2
Feeling unsure about something or thinking that something might not be true or will not happen.
-
Draft /dræft/adj A2
A first rough version of something written, made before the final version.
-
Debatable /dɪˈbeɪtəbəl/adj B2
Able to be discussed or argued about because not everyone agrees.
-
Deficient /dɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/adj B2
Not having enough of something needed; lacking in quality or quantity.
-
Determined /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/adj B1
Having made up your mind completely. You will not change your decision or give up, even if it is difficult.
-
Direct /dɪˈrɛkt/adj B1
Happening in a straight line without detours; also means honest and clear.
-
Disinterested /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/adj B2
Fair and impartial; not taking sides because you have no personal advantage to gain.
-
Distant /ˈdɪstənt/adj A2
Far away from where you are or when you are.
-
Distinctive /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/adj B2
Having a special quality that makes something clearly different and easy to recognize.
-
Domestic /dəˈmɛstɪk/adj B1
About your home, family, or inside your own country.
-
Downtown /ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/adj B1
In or relating to the main central area of a city where businesses and shops are located.
See all 50 adjectives that start with "D" →
Adverbs That Start With "D" (2)
How to Use Words That Start With "D"
Scrabble and Word Games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, words starting with "D" can be valuable when you need to play through an existing tile on the board. Higher-tier letters like J, Q, X, and Z multiply your score quickly when stacked on bonus squares — scan the list below for short words that contain them. Two and three-letter words starting with "D" are especially useful for parallel plays where you build along an existing word and earn points for every adjacent tile.
Crossword Puzzles
For crossword puzzles, the most useful entries are mid-length common words — 5 to 8 letters — that fit standard grid patterns. Filter the list by length to match the cells in your clue. Pay attention to the CEFR level: clues from mainstream newspapers favour B1–B2 vocabulary, while themed and cryptic puzzles draw on rarer C1 and C2 words. The IPA shown on each card also helps confirm a guess — a clue marked "two syllables" should match a word with a simple stress pattern.
Creative Writing and Poetry
Writers and poets often look for groups of words starting with "D" to build alliteration, rhythm, or near-rhymes. Sort the list by length, scan the rare and C1+ words for fresh imagery, and use the linked dictionary entries to confirm connotation before you commit. The plain-English definitions are intentionally short so you can scan dozens of options without losing flow.
Longest Word That Start With "D"
Frequently Asked Questions About Words That Start With "D"
- How many words starting with "D"?
- There are 17,379 words starting with "D" in our 199,000-word English dictionary. The list ranges from common everyday words to rarer specialised vocabulary.
- What is the longest word starting with "D"?
- The longest word starting with "D" in our list is "DACTYLIOMANCIES" — 15 letters long. Tap the word to see its full definition.
- Are these words valid in Scrabble?
- Most of the words in this list are valid in Scrabble and similar word games (we cross-reference standard tournament dictionaries). A handful of proper nouns and very rare technical terms may not be — when in doubt, double-check with the official Scrabble dictionary used in your league.
- How many 5-letter words starting with "D"?
- 769 5-letter words starting with "D" — useful for Wordle, daily puzzles, and short crosswords. Filter by length above to see only 5-letter results.