9-letter words containing a, e, r
- aftercast — a casting made from a mold that was itself made from an original casting.
- afterclap — an unexpected, usually unwanted, repercussion of or sequel to an affair which had been thought to be closed
- afterdamp — a poisonous mixture of gases containing carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen formed after the explosion of firedamp in coal mines
- afterdeck — the unprotected deck behind the bridge of a ship
- aftergame — a game following a previous game, often intended to reverse the fortunes of that previous game
- afterglow — The afterglow is the glow that remains after a light has gone, for example after the sun has gone down.
- afterheat — the heat generated in a nuclear reactor after it has been shut down, produced by residual radioactivity in the fuel elements
- afterings — the last of the milk drawn from a cow in milking, which contains the richest milk
- afterlife — The afterlife is a life that some people believe begins when you die, for example a life in heaven or as another person or animal.
- afterload — (physiology) The load on a working muscle from a constant opposing force.
- aftermath — The aftermath of an important event, especially a harmful one, is the situation that results from it.
- aftermost — closer or closest to the rear or (in a vessel) the stern; last
- afternoon — The afternoon is the part of each day which begins at lunchtime and ends at about six o'clock.
- afterpain — any pain that follows its cause only after a certain delay
- afterpart — A rear part.
- afterpeak — the space behind the aftermost bulkhead, often used for storage
- aftersale — (business) After the sale of a product.
- aftershow — a party held after a public performance of a play or film
- aftertime — the time to come; the future
- afterward — If you do something or if something happens afterward, you do it or it happens after a particular event or time that has already been mentioned.
- afterword — An afterword is a short essay at the end of a book, usually written by the author.
- afterwork — outside work hours; taking place or done after one's regular job is finished.
- agateware — ceramic ware made to resemble agate or marble
- age group — An age group is the people in a place or organization who were born during a particular period of time, for example all the people aged between 18 and 25.
- age range — a range indicating the upper and lower ages considered suitable for a specified thing
- age-group — persons of approximately the same age and often of the same sex, nationality, educational or social background, etc.
- age-proof — not adversely affected by a person's age
- aggravate — If someone or something aggravates a situation, they make it worse.
- aggregate — An aggregate amount or score is made up of several smaller amounts or scores added together.
- aggressed — to commit the first act of hostility or offense; attack first.
- aggresses — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of aggress.
- aggressor — The aggressor in a fight or battle is the person, group, or country that starts it.
- aggrieved — If you feel aggrieved, you feel upset and angry because of the way in which you have been treated.
- aggrieves — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of aggrieve.
- agreation — the procedure followed by a government for determining the acceptability to a foreign government of a proposed envoy.
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
- agreeably — to one's liking; pleasing: agreeable manners; an agreeable sensation.
- agreeance — the act or state of agreeing; agreement.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- agrements — amenities
- agrestial — inhabiting a rural area
- agrigento — a town in Italy, in SW Sicily: site of six Greek temples. Pop: 54 619 (2001)
- agrodolce — an Italian sweet-and-sour sauce, made with onions, garlic, red wine vinegar, sugar, and raisins
- agterskot — the final payment to a farmer for crops
- ahasuerus — a king of ancient Persia and husband of Esther, generally identified with Xerxes
- ahungered — very hungry.
- aigrettes — Plural form of aigrette.
- air alert — the condition in which combat aircraft are airborne and ready for an operation
- air brake — Air brakes are brakes which are used on heavy vehicles such as buses and trains and which are operated by means of compressed air.
- air cover — the use of aircraft to provide aerial protection for ground forces against enemy air attack