Words that start with W

The waltz is a ballroom dance for two people that involves a lot of stepping and turning.

Wandering Jew, also known as spiderworts, is the common name given to several closely related plants commonly kept as houseplants. They come in both purple and plain green forms, and are very easy to grow. They take root easily and form new roots where the plant touches the ground. They can get invasive if they are left alone, and some people and pets like dogs can get allergic reactions to their sap.

War is a fight at its largest scale, between two or more countries and possibly involving millions of soldiers.

A warehouse is a large building that is used to store goods in before they are shipped out to shops to be sold.

Warmth is another word for heat. A source of warmth makes you warm.

A wart is a lump of abnormal skin growth that is caused by a virus. Depending on where they are, they can be painful. Some warts go away by themselves fairly quickly, others need to be removed by applying acid or by freezing them or cutting them off.
Something that looks like it has warts is described as warty. Toads look very warty, and so does the gourd in the picture.

Wasabi is a green paste or powder made from a plant, also called wasabi.

You often see wasabi served with Japanese foods like sushi or sashimi. It has a strong, hot, sharp, spicy taste. Wasabi is usually served on the side, so you can use as much as you want to.

A washbasin is a small container in your bathroom that you use to wash your hands in. Washbasins have a hot and a cold faucet (tap). In some countries, a washbasin is called a sink.

A washer is usually put on the threaded side of a bolt to spread the force of the tightened bolt. Washers can also be used for spacing, and even for making jewelry from.

Washington, abbreviated to WA, is a state on the north west coast of the United States of America. The capital of Washington is Olympia and the largest city in Washington is Seattle.