8-letter words containing a, r
- acrosome — a cap-like structure on the tip of a spermatozoon that releases enzymes on encountering the ovum allowing fusion with the ovum in the sexual reproductive process; this part of the process is known as the acrosome reaction
- acrostic — a number of lines of writing, such as a poem, certain letters of which form a word, proverb, etc. A single acrostic is formed by the initial letters of the lines, a double acrostic by the initial and final letters, and a triple acrostic by the initial, middle, and final letters
- acrotism — an absence of pulse
- acrylate — a chemical compound used in plastics and resins
- acrylics — Plural form of acrylic.
- actioner — a film with a fast-moving plot, usually containing scenes of violence
- actoress — Alternative form of actress.
- actorish — of, relating to, or characteristic of an actor
- actressy — exaggerated and affected in manner; theatrical
- actuator — An actuator is a machine or part of a machine which moves or controls another part in response to an input.
- adabazar — former name of Adapazari.
- adapters — Plural form of adapter.
- adaptors — Plural form of adaptor.
- adderley — Julian ("Cannonball") 1928–75, American jazz saxophonist.
- additory — additional
- addorsed — placed back to back
- adductor — a muscle that adducts
- adelbert — a masculine name
- adenauer — Konrad (ˈkɔnraːt). 1876–1967, German statesman; chancellor of West Germany (1949–63)
- adfreeze — to adhere through the binding power of ice.
- adherend — a material attached using adhesive
- adherent — An adherent is someone who holds a particular belief or supports a particular person or group.
- adherers — Plural form of adherer.
- adhering — to stay attached; stick fast; cleave; cling (usually followed by to): The mud adhered to his shoes.
- adiprene — a polyurethane elastomer with exceptional abrasion resistance and strength
- adjourns — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of adjourn.
- adjuring — Present participle of adjure.
- adjuster — An adjuster is a device which allows you to alter a piece of equipment's position or setting.
- adjustor — a person or thing that adjusts.
- adlerian — of or relating to Alfred Adler or his ideas
- admirals — Plural form of admiral.
- admirers — to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval.
- admiring — An admiring expression shows that you like or respect someone or something.
- admitter — a person who admits or something which admits
- adopters — Plural form of adopter.
- adorable — If you say that someone or something is adorable, you are emphasizing that they are very attractive and you feel great affection for them.
- adorably — very attractive or delightful; charming: What an adorable hat!
- adorning — Make more beautiful or attractive.
- adperson — a copywriter, account executive, or other person employed in advertising.
- adrastea — a small satellite of Jupiter, discovered in 1979
- adrastos — a king of Argos and leader of the Seven against Thebes.
- adrastus — a king of Argos and leader of the Seven against Thebes, of whom he was the sole survivor
- adrenals — Plural form of adrenal.
- adrian i — died a.d. 795, pope 772–795.
- adrian v — died 1276, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1276.
- adriatic — of or relating to the Adriatic Sea, or to the inhabitants of its coast or islands
- adrienne — a feminine name
- adroitly — expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.
- adscript — a serf bound to the land which they work or occupy, and who can be bought or sold along with it
- adsorbed — Simple past tense and past participle of adsorb.