Here’s a comprehensive list of words that start with the letter D, each accompanied by a brief description.
Dabble
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Dactyl
A metrical foot in poetry consisting of one stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables.
Dagger
A short, pointed weapon used for stabbing.
Dairy
A category of food products made from milk, such as cheese and yogurt.
Damage
Physical harm or injury caused to something.
Damp
Slightly wet or moist.
Dance
To move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.
Danger
The possibility of harm or injury.
Dangle
To hang or swing loosely.
Dapper
Neat and elegant in appearance.
Date
A fruit from the date palm, or a particular day in the calendar.
Deaf
Lacking the ability to hear.
Deal
An agreement or arrangement, often formal.
Dear
Loved or cherished, or a term used to address someone in a friendly manner.
Death
The end of life.
Debate
A formal discussion on a particular topic where opposing arguments are presented.
Decade
A period of ten years.
Decorate
To make something more attractive by adding ornamental items.
Decrease
To become smaller or less in amount or size.
Dedicate
To devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular task or purpose.
Defend
To protect from harm or attack.
Deficit
A deficiency or shortfall, especially in financial terms.
Definite
Clearly defined or determined.
Delight
A high degree of pleasure or enjoyment.
Deliver
To bring something to a particular place or person.
Demand
A request or need for something to be provided or done.
Demonstrate
To show clearly or explain through examples.
Deny
To declare something to be untrue or refuse to acknowledge.
Depart
To leave, especially to start a journey.
Depend
To rely on or need something or someone for support.
Deposit
To place or put something down, often money placed in a bank.
Describe
To give an account of something in words.
Desert
A barren, sandy area with little or no vegetation, or to abandon someone.
Design
To create or plan something with a specific purpose or intention.
Desire
A strong feeling of wanting something.
Detail
An individual feature or item that is part of a larger whole.
Detect
To discover or identify the presence of something.
Determine
To decide or conclude something after consideration.
Develop
To grow or improve over time.
Device
A piece of equipment or a tool designed for a specific purpose.
Dialogue
A conversation between two or more people.
Diary
A book used for recording personal thoughts or daily events.
Difference
A point or way in which things are not the same.
Diligent
Showing careful and persistent work or effort.
Dim
Not bright or clear; lacking in light.
Direct
To guide or manage something, or straightforward in manner.
Dirt
Loose soil or earth, or something unclean.
Disc
A flat, round object often used for storage or as a tool.
Discover
To find something previously unknown.
Discuss
To talk about something in detail.
Disease
A disorder or incorrect function of the body or mind.
Dismiss
To send away or remove from consideration.
Display
To show or exhibit something for others to see.
Distance
The amount of space between two points.
Distinct
Clearly different or separate from something else.
Distract
To divert attention away from something.
Document
A written or printed record that provides information.
Domestic
Relating to the home or household.
Doubt
A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.
Drastic
Extreme or severe in effect.
Dream
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep.
Drift
To be carried slowly by a current or wind.
Drink
A liquid that can be consumed.
Drive
To operate a vehicle or propel something forward.
Dull
Lacking interest or excitement, or not sharp.