Words Starting With "W"

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Weeded

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Past tense of "weed": removed or destroyed weeds, usually unwanted plants growing in a particular area.

Weeding

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The act of removing weeds, particularly unwanted plants growing in gardens, lawns, or agricultural fields.

Weedkiller

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A substance or herbicide used to kill weeds, typically by inhibiting photosynthesis or disrupting other essential plant functions.

Weedling

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A young and inexperienced or foolish person; especially a young adult who is being manipulated or exploited.

Weeds

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Weeds are plants that grow where they are not wanted, often competing with wanted plants for water, space, and nutrients. They can be trees, flowers, shrubs, or grasses that are not deliberately grown in a particular area, but instead come up unintentionally.

Weedy

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Weedy refers to something that is thriving and growing in an unruly or overgrown manner, often used to describe a plant that is weak and scrawny. It can also describe something or someone that is considered inferior or lacking in quality.

Weeing

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The verb "weeing" is a slang or informal term that refers to the act of urinating or passing urine.

Week

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A period of 7 days. Typically starts on a Sunday or Monday and ends on a Saturday or the following Sunday.

Weekday

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A weekday is any day of the week other than Saturday and Sunday, typically Monday to Friday.

Weekdays

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Working days, excluding weekends (Saturday and Sunday).

Weekend

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A period of 48 hours at the end of the week, usually Friday to Sunday, traditionally considered a day of rest and leisure, away from work or school.

Weekends

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A period of time, typically two days, such as Saturday and Sunday, that is usually free from work or school.

Weeklies

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Publications that are released or published on a weekly basis, typically once every seven days.<br><br>For example: "The magazine is a weekly publication that comes out every Saturday."<br><br>It can also refer to something that happens or is done once a week, for example: "She goes to the gym every week to exercise."

Weekly

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Relating to or happening once a week, or every seven days.

Weeks

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A unit of time, equal to 7 consecutive days. A week is a period of seven days. It is a standard time unit used to measure the passage of time.

Weekwam

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It seems like there's a typo, but I'm assuming you meant "weekend". <br><br>The word "weekend" refers to the weekend, which is a period of two consecutive days off from work or a regular routine, typically Saturday and Sunday.

Ween

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Exclusively or almost exclusively; vastly to the exclusion of almost everything else. A very small amount or proportion, barely noticeable.

Weenie

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A weenie is a colloquial or informal word in American English that refers to a hot dog, especially one served at a picnic or outdoor event. It originated from the 19th-century term "dachshund sausage," which was a type of sausage often served with a bun. Over time, the term shortened to "weenie" and is often used in a casual or regional way to refer to a hot dog or a sausage on a bun.

Weeny

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Adverb: extremely, very, or slightly, especially in a cute or endearing way.

Weep

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To cry tears of sadness or grief, typically in a way that is uncontrollable or excessive.

Weeper

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A person, especially a woman, who cries or weeps; a mournful or lachrymose person.<br><br>Example: The weeper at the funeral was overcome with emotion as she read the eulogy.

Weeping

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Crying or shedding tears, often due to sadness, sorrow, or grief.

Weeps

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Cries or produces tears; cries with tears.

Weepy

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Producing tears or prone to crying; mawkish or sentimental.

Weetabix

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Weetabix is a Type of sweet breakfast cereal made from wheat, typically compressed into small square biscuits that are then crushed or crumbled before being served with milk.

Weevil

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A weevil is a type of beetle that belongs to the family Curculionidae. It is known for feeding on plants, often causing significant damage to crops, particularly grains and seeds. Weevils are usually small, typically ranging from 1 to 20 millimeters in length, and have a distinctive long, pointed snout. They often have a shiny body and are often found in various environments, including gardens, fields, and stored grains.

Weevils

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Weevils are a type of beetle that is characterized by a distinctive snout or long projection called a rostrum. They are often considered pests because they can infest and damage crops, particularly grains, seeds, and fruits. Some species of weevils can also be pests in homes and gardens, causing damage to wood and other materials.<br><br>The term "weevils" is often associated with schools of English, where students are said to be behaving badly or misbehaving, especially if they do not follow the rules or cause trouble. This is often referred to as "having weevils" in a classroom.<br><br>In a more metaphorical sense, the term "weevils" can also refer to troublesome or nagging problems that "_eat away" at something, such as a person's peace of mind or a project's stability.

Weft

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The term "weft" typically refers to the horizontal threads or yarns in a woven fabric, as opposed to the warp threads which run lengthwise. In a vertically woven fabric, the weft is interlaced with the warp to create the fabric's interwoven structure.

Weftage

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Unfortunately, I couldn't find any word in the English language called "weftage".

Wefts

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A centuries-old term referring to the strands of yarn or thread used to create fabric, particularly in braiding, weaving, or knotting.

Wegotism

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The term "wegotism" does not have a widely recognized definition, and it does not appear in general dictionaries.

Wehrmacht

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The Wehrmacht was the unified armed forces of Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1946.<br><br>It was responsible for the military defense of Nazi Germany during World War II and was known for its powerful and highly organized military machine, which was one of the most technologically advanced in the world at that time.<br><br>The term Wehrmacht is German for "defense force" or "armed forces", and it encompasses the Heer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy), and Luftwaffe (Air Force).

Weifang

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Weifang is a prefecture-level city located in Shandong province, China. It is a major city in the province and is known for its cultural and economic significance. However, I am not sure of what specific meaning you are looking for, like a person, a location, or anything else.<br><br>If I make an educated guess, Weifang is perhaps most famous for originating the art of kites. It is considered the "Kite Capital" of China.

Weigela

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Weigela is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae, native to East Asia and North America. They are often used as ornamental plants in gardens for their showy, trumpet-shaped flowers that come in a range of colors, including pink, red, white, and purple.

Weigelia

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Weigelia (also known as Weigela) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. They are deciduous shrubs native to China and Korea, commonly grown as ornamental plants for their showy, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, or white.

Weigh

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To measure or calculate the weight of something. <br><br>Example: "Please weigh the apples to make sure you have enough for the recipe."