Words that start with C

Cute cats crawl carelessly past carefully cultivated canola.

Cis forCold

You feel cold when the temperature gets very low. It is cold in winter. The poor man in the picture is very cold, you can almost see him shivering. Ice and the inside of your fridge or freezer is cold. Airconditioners blow cold air during summer to keep you cool.

Cis forCollar

A collar is a thin strip, usually made of leather, that is worn around the neck. Some collars are made of chain. Pet dogs and some cats usually wear collars all the time as somewhere to attach a nametag and registration disc. Dog collars usually have a loop on them that you can clip a lead to, so you can take your dog for a walk. Cat collars also have the loop, but cats are a lot harder to walk!
Collard greens are a type of leafy vegetable. They have dark green leaves and a thick stem. People often cook collard greens by boiling or steaming them until they are soft. They are used in meals like soups, stews, and side dishes. Collard greens are known for their taste and for being a healthy plant food.
A collection is a group of objects owned by someone that are all of the same theme. Some people collect toys, some people collect ornaments and this photo is of a collection of teapots.

Cis forCollege

A college is a place of higher learning, similar to a university.

Cis forCollide

Two things collide when they hit each other with force, usually doing a lot of damage in the process. The car in the photo has collided with the pole.

Cis forCollier

A collier is a coal miner, or someone who works burning coal. Another word for a coal mine is a colliery.
A collision is the act of two things colliding.

Cis forCologne

Cologne is a kind of perfume. It might refer to a specific kind of perfume, or a general name for a perfume used by men. Cologne is also a city in Germany.

Cis forColor

Color, also spelt colour, is something that makes things look different from each other. There are lots of different colors - you can see the primary colors in the rainbow.