12-letter words containing m, a, n, s, r
- arraignments — Plural form of arraignment.
- arrangements — preparatory measures taken or plans made; preparations
- arsphenamine — a drug containing arsenic, formerly used in the treatment of syphilis and related infections
- astrodynamic — Pertaining to astrodynamics.
- astronomical — If you describe an amount, especially the cost of something as astronomical, you are emphasizing that it is very large indeed.
- asynchronism — a lack of synchronism; occurrence at different times
- babe-in-arms — a young baby that has to be carried
- backswordman — a person who uses a backsword.
- bandjarmasin — Banjarmasin
- bandjermasin — a seaport on the S coast of Borneo, in Indonesia.
- barbarianism — a person in a savage, primitive state; uncivilized person.
- barnstormers — Plural form of barnstormer.
- barnstorming — A barnstorming performance is full of energy and very exciting to watch.
- barodynamics — the branch of mechanics concerned with heavy structures
- bio-organism — a dangerous fast-proliferating organism that could be used as the basis of a biological weapon
- bioastronomy — the branch of biology which deals with the study or the discovery of life forms on other planets or in space
- bliss carman — (William) Bliss, 1861–1929, Canadian poet and journalist in the U.S.
- bradmanesque — (of a batsman or innings) reminiscent of Sir Don Bradman in terms of dominance over the opposing bowlers
- brainstormer — a person who brainstorms
- brinkmanship — Brinkmanship is a method of behaviour, especially in politics, in which you deliberately get into dangerous situations which could result in disaster but which could also bring success.
- bronchospasm — an abnormal contraction of the bronchi resulting in restriction of the airway
- calumniators — Plural form of calumniator.
- cameraperson — a camera operator
- camiknickers — women's knickers attached to a camisole top
- camp springs — a city in central Maryland, near Washington, D.C.
- can of worms — a complicated problem
- canting arms — a coat of arms making visual reference to the surname of its owner
- centimorgans — Plural form of centimorgan.
- chain smoker — person: smokes heavily
- chain-smoker — A chain-smoker is a person who chain-smokes.
- chairmanship — The chairmanship of a committee or organization is the fact of being its chairperson. Someone's chairmanship can also mean the period during which they are chairperson.
- chamberlains — Plural form of chamberlain.
- charlatanism — the practice or method of a charlatan.
- charmingness — pleasing; delightful: a charming child.
- christianism — the beliefs and practices of Christians.
- circumstance — The circumstances of a particular situation are the conditions which affect what happens.
- clytemnestra — the wife of Agamemnon, whom she killed on his return from the Trojan War
- comes around — to approach or move toward a particular person or place: Come here. Don't come any closer!
- commanderies — the office or rank of a commander.
- commensurate — If the level of one thing is commensurate with another, the first level is in proportion to the second.
- commentaries — Plural form of commentary.
- commentators — Plural form of commentator.
- compartments — Plural form of compartment.
- compensatory — Compensatory payments involve money paid as compensation.
- conservatism — Conservatism is a political philosophy which believes that if changes need to be made to society, they should be made gradually. You can also refer to the political beliefs of a conservative party in a particular country as Conservatism.
- consummatory — to bring to a state of perfection; fulfill.
- cornishwoman — a woman who is a native or inhabitant of Cornwall
- countermands — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of countermand.
- counterstamp — a stamp added to a stamped paper or document as a qualifying mark.
- craftmanship — Alternative form of craftsmanship.