Discover a variety of words that start with “du” and learn their meanings and uses to enhance your vocabulary.
- Dual- Involving two parts or elements.
- Dub- To give a title, nickname, or description to.
- Duct- A tube or passageway for air, liquids, or wires.
- Dud- Something that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless.
- Due- Expected or scheduled to arrive or happen.
- Duel- A contest with deadly weapons between two people to settle a point of honor.
- Duet- A performance by two singers, instrumentalists, or dancers.
- Duff- Decaying leaves and branches on a forest floor.
- Dug- Past tense of dig.
- Duke- A nobleman of the highest hereditary rank, especially in some European countries.
- Dull- Lacking interest or excitement; not sharp.
- Duly- In accordance with what is required or appropriate; following proper procedure or arrangement.
- Dump- A site for depositing garbage; or to deposit or dispose of garbage.
- Dune- A mound or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually along the beach or in a desert.
- Dung- The excrement of animals; manure.
- Dunk- To dip bread or another food into a drink or soup.
- Duo- A pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment.
- Duplex- A house divided into two apartments, with a separate entrance for each.
- Durable- Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
- Duration- The time during which something continues.
- Duress- Threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will.
- Dusk- The darker stage of twilight, especially in the evening.
- Dust- Fine particles of matter which are small, dry, and light enough to be blown by the wind.
- Dusty- Covered with, full of, or resembling dust.
- Dutch- Relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language.
- Duty- A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility.
- Duvet- A soft quilt filled with down, feathers, or a synthetic fiber, used instead of an upper sheet and blankets.
- Dwindle- Diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.
- Dysfunctional- Not operating normally or properly.
- Dyslexia- A general term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols.
- Dyspepsia- Indigestion.
- Dysphoria- A state of unease or generalized dissatisfaction with life.
- Dystopia- An imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic.
- Dystrophic- Relating to or suffering from dystrophy, a disorder in which an organ or tissue of the body wastes away.
- Ducat- A gold coin formerly used in various European countries.
- Dulcet- (especially of sound) sweet and soothing.
- Dulia- Veneration accorded to saints and angels in the Eastern Orthodox Church as distinct from worship given to God.
- Dumpling- A small ball of dough cooked and served in a soup or stew, or with meat.
- Dungeon- A strong underground prison cell, especially in a castle.
- Durable- Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
- Duplicitous- Deceitful.
- Durian- The fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio, known for its large size, strong odor, and thorn-covered rind.
- Duskiness- The quality of being somewhat dark or shadowy.
- Dustbin- A bin for disposing of rubbish.
- Duster- A cloth or device used to remove dust.
- Duteous- Performing one’s duty obediently.
- Dutiable- Subject to customs duty.
- Dutiful- Conscientiously or obediently fulfilling one’s duty.
- Duress- Compulsion by threat; forcible confinement.
- Duvetyn- A soft, velvety fabric used in theater and garments.
- Dux- The top student in a class or school.
This list includes a variety of words starting with “du,” providing a broad spectrum of meanings and uses across different contexts.