9-letter words containing u, n, r, i
- ring buoy — a ring-shaped life preserver.
- ring true — sound or seem genuine
- ring-pull — A ring-pull is a metal strip that you pull off the top of a can of drink in order to open it.
- ripuarian — designating or pertaining to a group of Franks who lived along the Rhine in the neighborhood of Cologne during the 4th century or the code of laws observed by them.
- rna virus — any virus containing RNA; retrovirus.
- rotundity — the condition or quality of roundness or plumpness, as of an object or person.
- roumanian — Romania.
- routineer — a person who follows or adheres to routine or a routine.
- routinely — a customary or regular course of procedure.
- routinier — a person who adheres to a routine; esp., a competent but uninspired orchestra conductor
- routinism — adherence to routine.
- routinist — someone who lives by routine
- routinize — to develop into a regular procedure.
- rub it in — to subject the surface of (a thing or person) to pressure and friction, as in cleaning, smoothing, polishing, coating, massaging, or soothing: to rub a table top with wax polish; to rub the entire back area.
- rubbering — Also called India rubber, natural rubber, gum, gum elastic, caoutchouc. a highly elastic solid substance, light cream or dark amber in color, polymerized by the drying and coagulation of the latex or milky juice of rubber trees and plants, especially Hevea and Ficus species.
- rubensian — Peter Paul [pee-ter pawl;; Flemish pey-tuh r poul] /ˈpi tər pɔl;; Flemish ˈpeɪ tər paʊl/ (Show IPA), 1577–1640, Flemish painter.
- rubrician — an expert in or close adherent to liturgical rubrics.
- ructation — an eructation or belch
- ruddiness — of or having a fresh, healthy red color: a ruddy complexion.
- rudiments — When you learn the rudiments of something, you learn the simplest or most essential things about it.
- ruination — the act or state of ruining or the state of being ruined.
- ruminator — to chew the cud, as a ruminant.
- rummaging — to search thoroughly or actively through (a place, receptacle, etc.), especially by moving around, turning over, or looking through contents.
- rumminess — the state or condition of being rummy
- runcinate — (of a leaf) pinnately incised, with the lobes or teeth curved backward.
- runesmith — a student, writer, transcriber, or decipherer of runes.
- runniness — the state of being runny
- runningly — in a running manner; rapidly
- runtishly — in a runtish manner
- ruritania — a mythical, romantic kingdom conceived as the setting for a fairy tale, costume drama, comic operetta, or the like.
- rushingly — to move, act, or progress with speed, impetuosity, or violence.
- rusticana — objects, such as agricultural implements, garden furniture, etc, relating to the countryside or made in imitation of rustic styles
- ruthenian — Also, Ruthene [roo-theen] /ruˈθin/ (Show IPA). of or relating to the inhabitants of Ruthenia, Galicia, and neighboring regions.
- ruthenium — a steel-gray, rare metallic element, belonging to the platinum group of metals. Symbol: Ru; atomic weight: 101.07; atomic number: 44; specific gravity: 12.2 at 20°C.
- ruwenzori — a mountain group in central Africa between Lake Albert and Lake Edward: sometimes identified with Ptolemy's “Mountains of the Moon.” Highest peak, Mt. Ngaliema (Stanley), with two summits: Mt. Margherita, 16,795 feet (5119 meters), and Mt. Alexandra, 16,726 feet (5098 meters).
- sainsbury — David John, Baron. born 1940, British businessman and politician, chief executive of the Sainsbury supermarket chain (1992–98); science minister (1998–2006)
- saturnian — of or relating to the planet Saturn.
- saturniid — any of several large, brightly colored moths of the family Saturniidae, comprising the giant silkworm moths.
- saturnine — sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn.
- saturnism — lead poisoning (def 1b).
- saturnist — a dull, gloomy, or saturnine person thought to be born under the influence of Saturn
- scourging — a whip or lash, especially for the infliction of punishment or torture.
- scourings — dirt or refuse removed by scouring.
- scrubbing — to rub hard with a brush, cloth, etc., or against a rough surface in washing.
- scrunchie — an elastic band covered with gathered fabric, used to fasten the hair, as in a ponytail.
- scurrying — to go or move quickly or in haste.
- securitan — a person believing they are secure
- seigneury — the domain of a seigneur.
- semilunar — shaped like a half-moon; crescent.
- semiround — having one surface that is round and another that is flat.