Words for Kids A-Z (List)

We’ll list words for kids for each letter, along with a brief and simple description for each.

These word lists for kids should help to enrich a child’s vocabulary with a wide range of words covering different aspects of life and the world around them.

This vocabulary covers animals, nature, objects, and concepts, providing learning opportunities across various subjects.

Here we go:

A

1. Apple – A red, green, or yellow fruit; sweet and crunchy.
2. Ant – A small insect that works in a group.
3. Airplane – A big flying vehicle that takes people from one place to another.
4. Acorn – A small, brown nut that comes from an oak tree.
5. Alligator – A large reptile with a long tail and strong jaws.
6. Astronaut – A person who travels into space.
7. Art – Making creative things like drawings and paintings.
8. Antelope – A fast, wild animal that looks a bit like a deer.
9. Anchor – A heavy object that keeps a ship in place.
10. Apron – A piece of clothing worn over other clothes to keep them clean while cooking or painting.
11. Angel – A spiritual being with wings, often depicted as good and protective.
12. Autumn – Another word for fall, the season when leaves change color.
13. Axe – A tool used for chopping wood.
14. Alphabet – All the letters from A to Z.
15. Arm – The part of the body between the shoulder and the hand.
16. Antenna – A part on insects’ heads that they use to touch and smell things, or a metal device for receiving TV or radio signals.
17. Aquarium – A tank where fish and other water animals and plants live.
18. Arrow – A thin, straight stick shot from a bow.
19. Alien – A creature from outer space.
20. Apricot – A small, orange fruit that is soft and sweet.

B

1. Ball – A round object used in games and sports.
2. Bear – A large, furry animal that lives in the woods.
3. Bee – A small, buzzing insect that makes honey.
4. Boat – A vehicle used for traveling on water.
5. Book – Pages bound together with text or pictures to read.
6. Butterfly – A colorful insect with large, beautiful wings.
7. Bicycle – A vehicle with two wheels powered by pedaling.
8. Balloon – A colorful rubber sack that floats when filled with air or helium.
9. Banana – A long, yellow fruit that is sweet and soft inside.
10. Bath – A container filled with water for washing.
11. Beach – A sandy or pebbly shore by the ocean.
12. Bell – A metal object that makes a ringing sound when struck.
13. Bird – A creature with feathers and wings that can fly.
14. Biscuit – A small, baked treat that’s often sweet.
15. Blanket – A large piece of fabric used for keeping warm.
16. Broom – A cleaning tool with stiff fibers attached to a long handle.
17. Bus – A large vehicle that carries many passengers along a set route.
18. Butter – A dairy product made from churned cream, often used for spreading or cooking.
19. Button – A small fastener for clothes or a control on a machine.
20. Bucket – A container with a handle used to hold or carry liquids and other materials.

C

1. Cat – A small, furry pet that purrs.
2. Cake – A sweet baked dessert, often decorated and served at celebrations.
3. Carrot – A long, orange vegetable that grows underground.
4. Castle – A large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack.
5. Cloud – A white or gray mass in the sky, made of tiny water droplets.
6. Cow – A large farm animal that gives milk.
7. Crayon – A stick of colored wax used for drawing.
8. Clock – A device that shows the time.
9. Cup – A small container used for drinking.
10. Clown – A performer who wears funny clothes and makeup to entertain people.
11. Candle – A stick of wax with a wick in the middle that gives off light when burned.
12. Corn – A yellow vegetable with kernels on a cob.
13. Caterpillar – A small, long creature that eventually turns into a butterfly or moth.
14. Cape – A piece of clothing without sleeves that hangs from your shoulders.
15. Cactus – A green plant with spines instead of leaves, found in deserts.
16. Chalk – A type of soft, white rock used to write on blackboards.
17. Cherry – A small, round, red fruit with a hard seed in the middle.
18. Chestnut – A shiny brown nut that comes from a chestnut tree.
19. Chimpanzee – A type of small, intelligent ape.
20. Comet – A celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust and, when near the sun, a “tail” of gas and dust particles pointing away from the sun.

D

1. Dog – A furry animal with four legs, known for being a loyal pet.
2. Doll – A child’s toy that looks like a small person or baby.
3. Duck – A waterbird with webbed feet, known for its quacking sound.
4. Drum – A musical instrument that is played by hitting a surface with sticks or hands.
5. Dinosaur – A large, extinct creature that lived millions of years ago.
6. Daisy – A small white flower with a yellow center.
7. Door – A movable barrier that allows entry into and exit from a place.
8. Dress – A piece of clothing for a woman or girl that covers the body and extends down over the legs.
9. Desk – A piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing, working, or using a computer.
10. Diamond – A very hard, precious stone that is clear and colorless.
11. Donut – A sweet, fried dough treat, often with a hole in the middle.
12. Dragon – A mythical creature that breathes fire and has scales.
13. Dolphin – A smart, friendly sea animal that is known for its playful behavior.
14. Dice – Small cubes with dots on each side, used in games for generating random numbers.
15. Dandelion – A type of weed with a yellow flower that turns into fluffy, white seeds.
16. Deer – A wild animal with four legs, often seen in forests; males have antlers.
17. Diary – A book in which one keeps a daily record of events and personal experiences.
18. Dig – To move soil, sand, or other materials in order to create a hole or cavity.
19. Date – A sweet, dark brown fruit that comes from the date palm.
20. Dime – A ten-cent coin in United States currency.

E

1. Elephant – A very large animal with a long trunk and big ears.
2. Egg – A small, oval object laid by birds, reptiles, fish, and certain mammals, from which a young animal hatches.
3. Earth – Our planet, home to millions of species, including humans.
4. Eagle – A large bird of prey with a powerful beak and keen sight.
5. Elbow – The joint in the middle of your arm where it bends.
6. Easel – A stand used to hold a canvas or board for painting.
7. Elf – A mythical creature, often described as small and having pointed ears, appearing in folklore and fantasy.
8. Envelope – A flat, usually paper container for a letter.
9. Engine – A machine that converts energy into movement, found in vehicles.
10. Eggplant – A purple, egg-shaped vegetable.
11. Echo – The sound you hear when your shout bounces back from a distant object.
12. Emerald – A precious green gemstone.
13. Eel – A long, thin, snake-like fish.
14. Eraser – An object used to remove pencil marks.
15. Eskimo – A term once used to describe the Indigenous peoples of the Arctic (now more commonly referred to by their specific ethnic names, such as Inuit).
16. Eyebrow – The strip of hair growing above your eye.
17. Exercise – Physical activity to improve health and fitness.
18. Elevator – A platform or compartment for raising and lowering people or goods between floors of a building.
19. Elf – A small, often mischievous creature featured in folklore and fantasy.
20. Encyclopedia – A book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject.

F

1. Fish – A creature that lives in water and breathes through gills.
2. Frog – A small, green amphibian that jumps and has a smooth, moist skin.
3. Fox – A small, wild animal with a bushy tail and pointed ears.
4. Flower – The colorful part of a plant that produces seeds.
5. Fruit – The sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food.
6. Farm – A place where crops are grown and animals are raised for food.
7. Fairy – A small, magical creature with wings, found in fairy tales.
8. Feather – The soft, light covering of birds.
9. Fence – A structure that encloses an area, typically outdoors, and is usually constructed from posts connected by boards, wire, or rails.
10. Fan – A device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces.
11. Fork – A tool with a handle and several sharp tines, used for eating or serving food.
12. Firetruck – A vehicle equipped for fighting fires, typically carrying water, a pump, and hoses.
13. Flag – A piece of cloth or similar material, typically rectangular and attached to a pole at one edge, that is used as a symbol, as a signaling device, or for decoration.
14. Flamingo – A tall, pink bird with long legs and a long neck.
15. Flashlight – A portable battery-powered electric lamp.
16. Football – A game played with a round ball by two teams of eleven players, known in the United States as soccer.
17. Forest – A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
18. Fountain – A structure that sends water into the air in a spray or stream for decorative or cooling purposes.
19. Frog – A small, tailless amphibian with a short body and long legs, known for its jumping abilities.
20. Furniture – Large movable equipment, such as tables and chairs, used to make a house, office, or other space suitable for living or working.

G

1. Giraffe – The tallest living animal, with a long neck and legs, found in Africa.
2. Guitar – A musical instrument with six strings played by strumming or plucking.
3. Grape – A small, sweet fruit growing in clusters on a vine.
4. Goat – A hardy domesticated ruminant animal with backward-curving horns.
5. Ghost – A supposed apparition of a dead person, said to appear or become manifest to the living, typically as a nebulous image.
6. Glove – A covering for the hand worn for protection or as an ornament.
7. Glue – A sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together.
8. Goggles – Protective eyewear that encloses or protects the area surrounding the eye.
9. Gold – A yellow precious metal used especially in jewelry and decoration.
10. Gorilla – A large, powerful, herbivorous ape native to the forests of central Sub-Saharan Africa.
11. Grass – A common kind of plant with narrow green leaves growing from the base.
12. Guitar – A stringed musical instrument, typically played with fingers or a pick.
13. Gum – A sweetened and flavored insoluble plastic material used for chewing.
14. Galaxy – A system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction.
15. Garden – A piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables.
16. Gazelle – A small, slender antelope with pointed horns and swift movements, found in Africa and Asia.
17. Gecko – A small lizard with suction pads on its feet, allowing it to climb smooth surfaces.
18. Gem – A precious or semiprecious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved.
19. Gift – Something given voluntarily without payment in return, as to show favor toward someone or honor an occasion.
20. Gingerbread – A sweet, moist, brown bread made with various spices, especially ginger.

H

1. Horse – A large animal people ride or use to pull things like carriages.
2. House – A building where people live, often consisting of multiple rooms.
3. Hat – A piece of clothing worn on the head for warmth or as an accessory.
4. Hippo (Hippopotamus) – A large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in rivers and lakes in Africa.
5. Honey – A sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar.
6. Heart – The organ in your chest that pumps blood through your body.
7. Hedgehog – A small mammal covered in spines, which it uses for protection.
8. Helicopter – An aircraft with large blades on top that allow it to hover and take off vertically.
9. Hammer – A tool with a heavy head attached to a handle, used for breaking things or driving in nails.
10. Hula Hoop – A large plastic ring that people twirl around their waist or limbs for fun or exercise.
11. Harmonica – A small musical instrument played by blowing air through it, creating a harmonious sound.
12. Halloween – A holiday celebrated on October 31st, often involving dressing up in costumes and trick-or-treating.
13. Hummingbird – A small bird known for its ability to hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping its wings.
14. Hamburger – A sandwich consisting of one or more cooked patties of ground meat, usually beef, placed inside a sliced bread roll or bun.
15. Hay – Grass that has been mown and dried for use as fodder.
16. Hydrant – A fixture in a street or other public place with a nozzle by which a hose may be attached to a water main.
17. Hand – The part of the human body at the end of the arm, including fingers and thumb.
18. Hawk – A bird of prey with broad rounded wings and a long tail, known for its keen sight and powerful flight.
19. Hazel – A type of tree or shrub, or a color that combines light brown with green and grey.
20. Hopscotch – A children’s game in which players toss a small object into numbered spaces of a pattern of rectangles marked on the ground and then hop or jump through the spaces to retrieve the object.

I

1. Ice Cream – A sweet, frozen food made from dairy products, often flavored and eaten as a dessert.
2. Igloo – A dome-shaped house made from blocks of snow, traditionally built by Inuit people.
3. Island – A piece of land surrounded by water.
4. Insect – A small creature with six legs, such as an ant, bee, or butterfly.
5. Ivy – A climbing plant that often grows on walls or trees.
6. Iguana – A large lizard with a row of spines along its back, native to Central and South America.
7. Ice – Frozen water, cold and hard, often used to cool drinks.
8. Ink – A colored fluid used for writing, drawing, or printing.
9. Iron – A metal element, or a tool used to press clothes to remove wrinkles.
10. Iris – A type of flowering plant with showy flowers, or the colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil.
11. Iceberg – A large floating mass of ice detached from a glacier or ice sheet and carried out to sea.
12. Imagination – The ability of the mind to be creative or resourceful.
13. Inchworm – A small, green caterpillar that moves forward by bringing its hind end forward while holding onto something with its front legs, then extending its body forward.
14. Icicle – A hanging, pointed piece of ice formed by freezing dripping water.
15. Illustration – A picture or drawing used to explain or decorate a book or other piece of writing.
16. India – A country in South Asia, known for its diverse culture, languages, and cuisines.
17. Internet – A global network of computers that allows users to access and share information.
18. Invention – Something that has been designed or created for the first time.
19. Invitation – A written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something.
20. Ibis – A type of bird with a long, curved beak, often found in wetlands.

J

1. Jellyfish – A sea creature with a soft, jelly-like body and tentacles.
2. Jaguar – A large wild cat with a yellow and black spotted coat, native to the Americas.
3. Jacket – A piece of clothing for the upper body, typically with sleeves and fastened in the front.
4. Jam – A sweet spread made from fruit and sugar, boiled together and then cooled.
5. Jigsaw Puzzle – A game consisting of variously shaped pieces that fit together to form a picture.
6. Jungle – A dense, tropical forest with a wide variety of plants and animals.
7. Jump Rope – A rope or cord used in the activity of jumping over it when it is swung under the feet and over the head.
8. Jupiter – The largest planet in our solar system, known for its many moons and large red spot.
9. Jeep – A type of vehicle designed for off-road use, with four-wheel drive and a rugged build.
10. Jewel – A precious stone that is cut and polished to be used in jewelry.
11. Journal – A daily record of news and events of a personal nature; a diary.
12. Jack-o’-lantern – A carved pumpkin with a light inside, traditionally made for Halloween.
13. Joystick – A control device used in video games and aircraft, consisting of a stick that pivots on a base.
14. Jelly – A soft, semi-transparent food substance made from fruit juice and gelatin.
15. Jester – A historical entertainer known for their humor, often wearing a brightly colored costume with a distinctive hat.
16. Jade – A hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements and consisting of the minerals jadeite or nephrite.
17. Jay – A type of colorful bird known for its loud call.
18. Judo – A modern martial art, sport, and Olympic event whose main feature is its competitive element, where the objective is to either throw or takedown an opponent.
19. Juice – A liquid drink made from the extraction or pressing of the natural liquid contained in fruit and vegetables.
20. Jackrabbit – A large hare found in open areas in the western United States, known for its long ears and powerful hind legs.

K

1. Kangaroo – A large marsupial from Australia known for its powerful hind legs and large tail.
2. Kite – A lightweight framework covered with paper or cloth, designed to be flown in the wind at the end of a long string.
3. Kiwi – A flightless bird native to New Zealand, or a small, brown, fuzzy fruit with green flesh.
4. Koala – A tree-dwelling marsupial native to Australia, known for its teddy bear-like appearance.
5. Knight – A man who served his sovereign or lord as a mounted soldier in armor.
6. Key – A small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock, used to operate it.
7. Kettle – A container or device in which water is boiled, having a lid, spout, and handle; often used for making tea.
8. Kazoo – A musical instrument that adds a “buzzing” timbral quality to a player’s voice when the player vocalizes into it.
9. Kelp – A large brown seaweed that typically has a long, tough stalk with a broad frond divided into strips.
10. Kerchief – A piece of fabric used to cover the head or neck.
11. Kiln – A furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for calcining lime or firing pottery.
12. Kernel – The inner, edible part of a seed, nut, or fruit stone contained within its hard shell.
13. Knapsack – A bag with shoulder straps, carried on the back, and typically made of canvas or other weatherproof material.
14. Knickknack – A small worthless object, especially a household ornament.
15. Knock – To rap on something (like a door) with a sharp blow to attract attention or signal entrance.
16. Knot – A fastening made by looping a piece of string, rope, or something similar on itself and tightening it.
17. Koan – A paradoxical anecdote or riddle, used in Zen Buddhism to demonstrate the inadequacy of logical reasoning and to provoke enlightenment.
18. Kumquat – A small, orange fruit resembling an orange, but smaller and with an edible sweet rind.
19. Kayak – A narrow, lightweight boat with pointed ends, propelled by a double-bladed paddle.
20. Karate – A martial art developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom, characterized by punching, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes, and open-hand techniques such as knife-hands, spear-hands, and palm-heel strikes.

L

1. Lion – A large wild cat with a golden mane, known as the “king of the jungle.”
2. Leaf – The green, flat part of a plant or tree that grows from the stem or branch.
3. Lemon – A bright yellow, sour fruit used for its juice, zest, and as a flavoring.
4. Ladder – A set of steps made from wood or metal that you climb up or down.
5. Lamp – A device that produces light, often used in homes for illumination.
6. Ladybug – A small, round beetle that is red with black spots.
7. Lizard – A small reptile that has a long body and tail, and usually moves quickly.
8. Library – A place where books, magazines, and other materials are available for people to read or borrow.
9. Lighthouse – A tall building by the sea with a bright light at the top to guide ships.
10. Lake – A large area of water surrounded by land.
11. Lollipop – A sweet candy on a stick.
12. Laundry – Clothes, linens, and other fabrics that need to be washed or have just been washed.
13. Lettuce – A green leafy vegetable often used in salads and sandwiches.
14. Lioness – A female lion.
15. Luggage – Bags and suitcases used for traveling.
16. Lullaby – A soft, gentle song sung to calm children or help them sleep.
17. Lynx – A wild cat with a short tail and tufted ears, found in the forests of Europe, Asia, and North America.
18. Loom – A machine or device for weaving cloth.
19. Lunar – Relating to the moon.
20. Lyric – The words of a song.

M

1. Monkey – A small to medium-sized primate that often has a long tail and lives in trees.
2. Mountain – A large natural elevation of the earth’s surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level.
3. Mango – A tropical fruit with a smooth skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a large seed.
4. Moose – The largest species in the deer family, known for its massive antlers.
5. Muffin – A small, cup-shaped bread, often sweetened and sometimes filled with fruit or nuts.
6. Mirror – A reflective surface, typically glass coated with a metal amalgam, that reflects a clear image.
7. Mermaid – A mythical sea creature with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish.
8. Magnet – A piece of iron or other material that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field.
9. Museum – A building where objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited.
10. Marbles – Small, round glass balls used in children’s games.
11. Mitten – A hand covering that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together.
12. Meadow – A field of grass and wildflowers.
13. Maple – A type of tree known for its distinctive leaves and the syrup made from its sap.
14. Music – The art of arranging sounds in time to produce a composition through the elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre.
15. Mailbox – A box into which mail is delivered, especially one outside a person’s house.
16. Marshmallow – A soft, chewy candy typically made of sugar, water, and gelatin.
17. Motorcycle – A two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by a motor and has no pedals.
18. Meadow – A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay.
19. Microscope – An instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as mineral samples or animal or plant cells.
20. Maze – A complex network of paths or passages through which it is difficult to find one’s way; a labyrinth.

N

1. Nest – A structure built by birds to lay their eggs and raise their young.
2. Night – The time between sunset and sunrise when it is dark.
3. Nose – The part of the face that is used for smelling and breathing.
4. Nut – A hard-shelled fruit of some plants that has a seed inside.
5. Noodle – A long, thin strip of pasta or a similar dough, usually eaten with a sauce or in a soup.
6. Narwhal – A whale with a long, spiral tusk protruding from its head.
7. Napkin – A piece of cloth or paper used at meals to wipe the mouth and hands.
8. Necklace – A piece of jewelry worn around the neck.
9. Notebook – A book of blank or ruled pages for writing notes in.
10. Nectarine – A smooth-skinned fruit similar to a peach.
11. Nightgown – A loose dress worn in bed by women or girls.
12. Ninja – A person trained in ancient Japanese martial arts, often portrayed as having special abilities for stealth and combat.
13. Nickel – A type of metal that is silver-colored, or a five-cent coin in the United States.
14. Newt – A small, slender-bodied amphibian with a tail, living both in water and on land.
15. Neptune – The eighth planet from the Sun in our solar system, known for its beautiful blue color.
16. Nutmeg – A spice made from the seed of a tropical tree, used in cooking and baking.
17. Novel – A long written story about imaginary characters and events.
18. Nap – A short sleep, usually taken during the day.
19. Nettle – A plant with leaves covered in hairs that sting and cause itching and redness when touched.
20. Nimbus – A type of cloud known for its dense, rain-bearing formation.

O

1. Owl – A nocturnal bird known for its distinctive hoot, large eyes, and the ability to rotate its head.
2. Ocean – A large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth’s surface.
3. Orange – A round, citrus fruit with a tough skin and juicy flesh, or the color that is a blend of red and yellow.
4. Octopus – A sea animal with a soft body and eight long arms.
5. Ostrich – The largest bird in the world, known for its long neck and legs, and inability to fly.
6. Orchestra – A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, often led by a conductor.
7. Olive – A small, bitter fruit eaten as a vegetable or used to make oil.
8. Omelet – A dish made by beating eggs and cooking them in a frying pan, sometimes filled with cheese, vegetables, or meat.
9. Otter – A playful aquatic mammal known for its fur and skill in swimming.
10. Oak – A type of large tree or the hard wood from that tree.
11. Opal – A precious gemstone that displays a play-of-color, usually found in cracks or cavities in rocks.
12. Orangutan – A large ape with reddish-brown hair, native to the forests of Borneo and Sumatra.
13. Oboe – A musical instrument of the woodwind family, known for its distinctive, mellow sound.
14. Oasis – A fertile spot in a desert where water is found.
15. Onion – A vegetable with a strong taste and smell, used in cooking.
16. Ox – A large animal used for work on farms, especially for pulling plows and carts.
17. Origami – The art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.
18. Oyster – A type of shellfish from which pearls can sometimes be obtained.
19. Obstacle – Something that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress.
20. Oatmeal – A porridge made from oats, often eaten for breakfast.

P

1. Penguin – A black and white bird that cannot fly and lives mostly in cold, southern regions.
2. Pumpkin – A large, round, orange vegetable often used in pies and as jack-o’-lanterns.
3. Pirate – A person who attacks and robs ships at sea.
4. Puzzle – A game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.
5. Pencil – A long, thin object, usually made of wood, for writing or drawing, with a graphite core.
6. Panda – A large, black and white bear-like animal that eats mainly bamboo, found in China.
7. Palm – The inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers.
8. Pizza – A popular food made of flattened dough topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and often other ingredients, baked quickly.
9. Planet – A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star.
10. Parrot – A colorful bird known for its ability to mimic sounds and human speech.
11. Petal – A colorful part of a flower that surrounds the reproductive parts.
12. Pond – A small body of still water, smaller than a lake, often naturally occurring.
13. Peach – A soft, juicy fruit with a velvety skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a hard stone inside.
14. Puppet – A movable model of a person or animal that is used in entertainment, often manipulated by strings or hands.
15. Pyramid – A monumental structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top, especially one built of stone as a royal tomb in ancient Egypt.
16. Pineapple – A tropical fruit with a rough, spiky outer skin, sweet juicy yellow flesh, and a hard core.
17. Pencil Case – A small bag or box used to hold pencils, pens, and other small stationery items.
18. Polar Bear – A large, white bear that lives in the Arctic regions, known for its strength and swimming ability.
19. Picnic – An outing or occasion that involves taking a packed meal to be eaten outdoors.
20. Platypus – An unusual mammal from Australia that lays eggs, has a bill like a duck, webbed feet, and a beaver-like tail.

Q

1. Queen – A female ruler of a country, or a woman regarded as excellent or supreme in a specified area.
2. Quilt – A warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by lines of stitching, typically applied in a decorative design.
3. Question – A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.
4. Quail – A small, ground-nesting bird known for its distinctive call and is often hunted for sport and food.
5. Quartz – A hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon dioxide, found in various forms and colors.
6. Quokka – A small wallaby with a friendly disposition, found in certain parts of Australia.
7. Quiver – A case for holding arrows.
8. Quince – A yellow fruit resembling a pear, used in cooking because it is too hard to eat raw.
9. Quiz – A test of knowledge, especially as a competition between individuals or teams as a form of entertainment.
10. Quill – A pen made from a flight feather of a large bird, used for writing with ink before the advent of modern pens.
11. Quokka – A small, herbivorous, marsupial animal, known for its friendly nature and smiling face, found in Western Australia.
12. Quarry – A place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted.
13. Quasar – A massive and extremely remote celestial object, emitting exceptionally large amounts of energy, and typically having a star-like image in a telescope.
14. Queue – A line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be attended to or to proceed.
15. Quicklime – A white, caustic, alkaline substance consisting of calcium oxide, obtained by heating limestone and used in many industrial processes.
16. Quinoa – A grain crop grown primarily for its edible seeds, which are high in protein.
17. Quip – A witty remark.
18. Quota – A fixed share or allowance of something.
19. Quiver – To shake or move with a slight trembling motion.
20. Quetzal – A brightly colored tropical bird found in Central America.

R

1. Rabbit – A small, furry animal with long ears and a short tail, known for its quick movements.
2. Rainbow – An arc of colors appearing in the sky opposite the sun, caused by the refraction and dispersion of the sun’s light by rain or other water droplets.
3. Robot – A machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, especially one programmable by a computer.
4. Rocket – A vehicle designed to propel itself by ejecting exhaust from one end, used for space travel or as a weapon.
5. Rose – A type of flowering shrub known for its beautiful and fragrant flowers.
6. Rhino (Rhinoceros) – A large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its snout, living in Africa and Asia.
7. Ring – A small circular band, typically made of metal, worn as ornamental jewelry around the finger.
8. Raincoat – A waterproof coat worn to protect the body from rain.
9. Racoon – A North American mammal with a distinctive black mask of fur around its eyes and a bushy, ringed tail.
10. River – A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
11. Raspberry – A small, soft, red fruit with many small seeds.
12. Rectangle – A four-sided shape with opposite sides equal in length and all angles right angles.
13. Riddle – A question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning.
14. Rugby – A team sport played with an oval ball that can be kicked, carried, and passed from hand to hand.
15. Ruler – A tool used to measure distances or to draw straight lines.
16. Reindeer – A large deer living in the Arctic, domesticated in some areas for milk, meat, transport, and antlers.
17. Rocket – A spacecraft, missile, or vehicle designed to propel itself by suddenly expelling gases backward.
18. Radish – A small edible root vegetable with a sharp flavor, often eaten raw in salads.
19. Robin – A small bird with a red breast, commonly found in gardens.
20. Roller Skates – Shoes, or a binding worn on shoes, with wheels attached for skating on surfaces.

S

1. Sun – The star at the center of our solar system, which provides light and heat to the planets.
2. Snake – A long, legless, carnivorous reptile.
3. Strawberry – A sweet, red, heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on its surface.
4. Ship – A large boat used for traveling long distances over the sea.
5. Squirrel – A small animal with bushy tails and a love for nuts, often seen climbing trees.
6. Snowman – A figure of a person made of packed snow, usually created in winter.
7. Sandwich – Two pieces of bread with meat, cheese, or other fillings between them.
8. Star – A fixed luminous point in the night sky that is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun.
9. Spider – An eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects for food.
10. Swing – A seat suspended by ropes or chains, on which someone can sit and move backward and forward.
11. Seashell – The hard, protective outer layer of a marine mollusk or a crustacean.
12. Soccer – A game played by two teams of eleven players with a round ball that may not be touched with the hands or arms during play except by the goalkeepers.
13. Skateboard – A short narrow board with two small wheels attached to each end, ridden in a standing position.
14. Scissors – A tool used for cutting paper, cloth, and other thin material, consisting of two blades laid one on top of the other.
15. Sheep – A farm animal with thick wool, kept for its wool, skin, and meat.
16. Sunflower – A tall plant with large yellow flowers and edible seeds.
17. Spoon – An utensil consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food.
18. Snowflake – A flake of snow, especially a feathery ice crystal, typically displaying delicate sixfold symmetry.
19. Saxophone – A musical instrument that is made of brass and has a curved metal tube with keys that are pressed to produce sound.
20. Salamander – A small amphibian with a slender body and tail, and short limbs, often associated with fire in folklore.

T

1. Tiger – A large wild cat with a coat of reddish-orange with dark stripes, found in Asia.
2. Tree – A tall plant with a trunk and branches made of wood.
3. Train – A series of connected vehicles traveling on railways.
4. Turtle – A reptile with a hard shell that lives in or near water.
5. Telescope – An instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer, containing an arrangement of lenses or mirrors.
6. Tomato – A red or yellowish fruit with a juicy pulp, used as a vegetable in cooking.
7. Truck – A large, heavy motor vehicle used for transporting goods, materials, or troops.
8. Tulip – A bulbous spring-flowering plant with boldly colored cup-shaped flowers.
9. Tornado – A mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel-shaped cloud and advancing beneath a large storm system.
10. Teapot – A container with a spout, handle, and lid, in which tea is made and from which it is poured.
11. Treasure – A quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects.
12. Tadpole – The aquatic larval stage of a frog or toad.
13. Triangle – A polygon with three edges and three vertices.
14. Turkey – A large bird native to North America, traditionally eaten on Thanksgiving in the United States.
15. Trampoline – A piece of equipment on which you jump up and down as a sport.
16. Tapestry – A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving colored weft threads or by embroidering on canvas.
17. Tiger Lily – A large orange flower with black spots.
18. Tea – A hot drink made by infusing the dried, crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water.
19. Toothbrush – A brush used to clean your teeth.
20. Toucan – A tropical bird with a large bill of bright colors and typically black plumage.

U

1. Umbrella – A device used for protection against rain or sunlight, with a circular fabric canopy mounted on a folding frame.
2. Unicorn – A mythical animal typically represented as a horse with a single, straight, spiraled horn projecting from its forehead.
3. Ukulele – A small, four-stringed guitar of Hawaiian origin.
4. Urchin – A small, spiny sea creature, or a term used to describe a mischievous young child.
5. Universe – All existing matter and space considered as a whole; the cosmos.
6. U-turn – A turn in the shape of a U, especially a 180-degree turn made by a vehicle in the road.
7. Umbra – The fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object, especially the area on the earth or moon experiencing the total phase of an eclipse.
8. Ultraviolet – A type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays.
9. Uganda – A country in East Africa known for its diverse landscape encompassing the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and immense Lake Victoria.
10. Udon – A type of thick wheat flour noodle of Japanese cuisine.
11. Utility – A service provided for the public, such as water, electricity, or gas.
12. Umpire – An official who watches a game or match closely to enforce the rules and arbitrate on matters arising from the play.
13. Uniform – The distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organization or body or by children attending certain schools.
14. Ulna – The thinner and longer of the two bones in the human forearm, on the side opposite to the thumb.
15. Urchin – Another term for a sea urchin, often used in the context of marine life.
16. Unlock – To open or release something by turning a key or inputting a combination of numbers or letters.
17. Update – To make something more modern or up to date.
18. Upside – The higher or more favorable aspect of something.
19. Uproot – To pull out or remove something, especially a plant, from the ground.
20. Utensil – A tool, container, or other article, especially for household use.

V

1. Volcano – A mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are being or have been erupted from the earth’s crust.
2. Violin – A stringed musical instrument of treble pitch, played with a horsehair bow.
3. Vanilla – A flavoring derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily from the Mexican species, flat-leaved vanilla.
4. Vase – An open container, typically used to hold cut flowers.
5. Velvet – A closely woven fabric of silk, cotton, or nylon, that has a thick short pile on one side.
6. Vulture – A bird of prey that typically feeds on carrion (dead or decaying flesh).
7. Vacuum – A space entirely devoid of matter (in science), or a machine that sucks up dust and dirt from floors.
8. Volleyball – A game in which two teams use their hands to hit a ball over a net and try to land it in the opposing team’s court.
9. Venus – The second planet from the sun in our solar system, known for its bright, reflective clouds.
10. Vehicle – A thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land, such as a car, truck, or cart.
11. Viking – A seafaring Scandinavian people who raided and settled in many parts of northwest Europe in the 8th–11th centuries.
12. Violet – A small plant that typically has purple or white flowers.
13. Video Game – A game played by electronically manipulating images produced by a computer program on a television screen or other display screen.
14. Vocabulary – The body of words used in a particular language.
15. Vacation – A period of time spent away from home or business in travel or recreation.
16. Valley – A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.
17. Ventriloquist – An entertainer who can speak or utter sounds so that they seem to come from somewhere else, especially a dummy.
18. Van – A medium-sized motor vehicle, typically without side windows in the rear part, for transporting goods or people.
19. Visor – A screen for shielding the eyes from unwanted light, especially one attached to a cap or to the windshield of a vehicle.
20. Vermicelli – A type of pasta similar to spaghetti but thinner in diameter.

W

1. Whale – A large marine mammal with a streamlined body and fully aquatic lifestyle.
2. Windmill – A building with sails or vanes that turn in the wind and generate power to grind grain into flour.
3. Watermelon – A large, sweet fruit with a green hard shell and red juicy flesh.
4. Wagon – A vehicle used for transporting goods or another specified purpose.
5. Walrus – A large marine mammal with a discontinuous distribution about the North Pole in the Arctic Ocean and subarctic seas of the Northern Hemisphere.
6. Window – An opening in the wall or roof of a building or vehicle that is fitted with glass or another transparent material in a frame to admit light or air and allow people to see out.
7. Wasp – An insect known for its sting and typically yellow and black markings.
8. Watch – A small timepiece worn typically on a strap on one’s wrist.
9. Wizard – A man who has magical powers, especially in legends and fairy tales.
10. Wolf – A wild carnivorous mammal of the dog family, living and hunting in packs.
11. Waffle – A small crisp batter cake, baked in a waffle iron and eaten hot with syrup.
12. Wind – The natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction.
13. Willow – A type of tree with narrow leaves and strong, flexible branches.
14. Worm – A slender, squirming animal or larval creature, especially one that feeds on decomposing organic matter.
15. Web – A network of fine threads constructed by a spider from fluid secreted by its spinnerets, used to catch its prey.
16. Wren – A very small, brown bird with a short tail and fine bill.
17. Wallet – A pocket-sized, flat, folding holder for money and plastic cards.
18. Wheel – A circular object that revolves on an axle and is fixed below a vehicle or other object to enable it to move easily over the ground.
19. Waterfall – A cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline.
20. Wheat – A cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc.

X

1. Xylophone – A musical instrument made of wooden bars of different lengths, struck by mallets to produce musical notes.
2. X-ray – A type of radiation or a photograph taken with X-rays to show the inside of an object, typically used for medical examination of bones or organs.
3. Xenon – A chemical element with symbol Xe and atomic number 54; a colorless, dense, odorless noble gas found in the Earth’s atmosphere, used in some types of lights.
4. Xerox – A brand name that has become synonymous with photocopying; to make a copy of a document using a photocopier.
5. Xenophobia – A fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners.
6. X-axis – The horizontal axis in a coordinate system, often used in mathematics and science to represent one of the dimensions in a graph.
7. Xenops – A genus of tropical birds in the Furnariidae family, known for their unique appearance and behavior.
8. Xylography – The art of engraving on wood, or printing from such engravings.
9. Xiphoid – Relating to the xiphoid process, which is a small cartilaginous extension of the lower part of the sternum (breastbone).
10. Xerophyte – A plant adapted to grow in very dry environments.
11. Xenolith – A rock fragment that becomes enveloped in a larger rock during the latter’s development and solidification.
12. Xanthan Gum – A polysaccharide used as a food additive and rheology modifier, commonly used as a thickening agent and stabilizer.
13. Xenopus – A genus of aquatic frogs native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for their use in scientific research.
14. Xerography – A dry copying process based on an electrostatic principle, used in photocopiers and laser printers.
15. Xmas – An abbreviation of Christmas, often used in informal writing.
16. Xylitol – A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener, found in the fibers of many fruits and vegetables.
17. X-ing – An abbreviation for “crossing,” used in signs.
18. X-factor – A noteworthy special talent or quality, often one that is difficult to describe.
19. Xanadu – A place of great beauty, luxury, and contentment, from the summer capital of Kublai Khan’s Yuan dynasty in China, as described by Marco Polo and in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem.
20. Xylem – The vascular tissue in plants that conducts water and dissolved nutrients upward from the root and also helps to form the woody element in the stem.

Y

1. Yarn – A long, continuous length of interlocked fibers, used in knitting, weaving, or sewing.
2. Yak – A large domesticated wild ox with shaggy hair, humped shoulders, and large horns, found in Tibet and throughout the Himalayan region.
3. Yellow – A color that is the hue of that portion of the visible spectrum lying between green and orange.
4. Yacht – A medium-sized sailboat or motorboat used for private cruising, racing, or other noncommercial purposes.
5. Yogurt – A semi-solid sourish food prepared from milk fermented by added bacteria, often sweetened and flavored.
6. Yo-yo – A toy consisting of a pair of joined discs with a deep groove between them in which string is attached and wound, which can be spun alternately downward and upward.
7. Yawn – To open the mouth wide and inhale deeply due to tiredness or boredom.
8. Yucca – A plant with stiff, sword-shaped leaves, native to the hot, dry parts of the Americas and the Caribbean.
9. Yolk – The yellow internal part of a bird’s egg, which is rich in protein and fat, and feeds the developing embryo.
10. Yeti – A mythical creature said to live in the Himalayas, often described as a big, hairy, ape-like being.
11. Year – A period of 365 or 366 days, in the Gregorian calendar, divided into 12 months, and marked from January 1 to December 31.
12. Yield – To produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).
13. Yodel – To sing with an extended note, fluctuating rapidly between the normal voice and falsetto.
14. Youth – The period between childhood and adult age; the qualities of vigor, freshness, or immaturity as associated with being young.
15. Yam – A starchy tuberous root of a tropical vine, eaten as a staple food in many parts of the world.
16. Yarrow – A plant with feathery leaves and heads of small, usually white or pink flowers, used in traditional herbal medicine.
17. Yeast – A microscopic fungus consisting of single oval cells that reproduce by budding, and are capable of converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
18. Yen – The basic monetary unit of Japan.
19. Yurt – A portable, round tent covered with skins or felt, used as a dwelling by nomads in Mongolia, Siberia, and Turkey.
20. Yahoo – A rude, noisy, or violent person, often used to describe someone in a derogatory way.

Z

1. Zebra – A wild horse with black-and-white stripes and an erect mane, native to Africa.
2. Zoo – A facility in which animals are confined within enclosures, displayed to the public, and in which they may also breed.
3. Zucchini – A green variety of smooth-skinned summer squash.
4. Zenith – The time at which something is most powerful or successful; in astronomy, the point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above an observer.
5. Zephyr – A soft, gentle breeze.
6. Zodiac – A belt of the heavens within about 8° either side of the ecliptic, including all apparent positions of the sun, moon, and most familiar planets, divided into twelve equal divisions or signs.
7. Zircon – A mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates, used as a gemstone, which can be colorless, yellow-golden, red, brown, blue, or green.
8. Zombie – A fictional undead being created through the reanimation of a human corpse, popular in mythology, folklore, and media.
9. Zigzag – A line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns.
10. Zipper – A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
11. Zest – The outer peel of citrus fruit, used as flavoring.
12. Zero – The numerical symbol 0, representing the absence of any quantity or magnitude.
13. Zeppelin – A type of large German airship of the early 20th century used for passenger transport and military reconnaissance.
14. Zinnia – A brightly colored flower of a genus that includes many popular garden plants.
15. Zither – A musical instrument consisting of a flat box over which are stretched strings that are plucked with a plectrum or the fingers.
16. Zone – An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.
17. Zucchini – Another term for courgette; a vegetable, the summer squash.
18. Zloty – The basic monetary unit of Poland.
19. Zebu – A domesticated ox originating in South Asia, with a hump on its shoulders and a large dewlap.
20. Zoom – To move or travel very quickly; in photography, to change the focal length of a camera lens to make the subject appear closer or further away.

Conclusion

This completes our A-Z journey with words that span across different categories, offering a broad and enriching vocabulary for kids to learn and explore.