Words Ending With A
Welcome to a world where every word ends with an "A" flourish! Dive into this playful collection and discover how these simple yet striking words can add rhythm, charm, and a dash of exotic flair to your vocabulary. Ready for a linguistic adventure? Let's explore these fabulous endings together!
2 letter words
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| ma | 4 | one thousandth of an ampere | - |
| ha | 5 | (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day | - |
| ya | 5 | - | - |
| la | 2 | a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth | - |
| da | 3 | an official prosecutor for a judicial district | - |
| na | 2 | a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group; occurs abundantly in natural compounds (especially in salt water); burns with a yellow flame and reacts violently in water; occurs in sea water and in the mineral halite (rock salt) | - |
| pa | 4 | an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk | - |
| ta | 2 | a hard grey lustrous metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion; occurs in niobite and fergusonite and tantalite | - |
| ba | 4 | a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences | - |
| ja | 9 | - | - |
| ka | 6 | unknown god; an epithet of Prajapati and Brahma | - |
| fa | 5 | the syllable naming the fourth (subdominant) note of the diatonic scale in solmization | - |
| aa | 2 | an associate degree in arts | - |
| ea | 2 | the Babylonian god of wisdom; son of Apsu and father of Marduk; counterpart of the Sumerian Enki; as one of the supreme triad including Anu and Bel he was assigned control of the watery element | - |
| za | 11 | - | - |
3 letter words
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| sea | 3 | anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume | - |
| tea | 3 | a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves | tea has fragrant white flowers |
| ana | 3 | a collection of anecdotes about a person or place | - |
| era | 3 | a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event | - |
| bra | 5 | an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts | - |
| yea | 6 | not only so, but | I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice |
| cha | 8 | - | - |
| aha | 6 | - | - |
| via | 6 | A road way. | - |
| spa | 5 | a health resort near a spring or at the seaside | - |
| goa | 4 | a state of southwestern India; a former Portuguese colony | - |
| lea | 3 | a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock | - |
| pea | 5 | a leguminous plant of the genus Pisum with small white flowers and long green pods containing edible green seeds | - |
| eta | 3 | a terrorist organization organized in 1959 by student activists who were dissatisfied with the moderate nationalism of the traditional Basque party; want to create an independent homeland in Spain's western Pyrenees | - |
| sha | 6 | - | - |
| ria | 3 | - | - |
| ava | 6 | - | - |
| boa | 5 | a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur | - |
| pia | 5 | perennial herb of East Indies to Polynesia and Australia; cultivated for its large edible root yielding Otaheite arrowroot starch | - |
| faa | 6 | an agency in the Department of Transportation that is responsible for the safety of civilian aviation | - |
| ala | 3 | a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism | the alae of the nose |
| aba | 5 | a fabric woven from goat hair and camel hair | - |
| oka | 7 | South American wood sorrel cultivated for its edible tubers | - |
| aga | 4 | title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey) | - |
| moa | 5 | extinct flightless bird of New Zealand | - |
| baa | 5 | cry plaintively | - |
| ora | 3 | - | - |
| qua | 12 | - | - |
| awa | 6 | - | - |
| uta | 3 | a reptile genus of Iguanidae | - |
| ita | 3 | - | - |
| opa | 5 | - | - |
| fra | 6 | - | - |
| kea | 7 | large brownish-green New Zealand parrot | - |
| oba | 5 | - | - |
| ova | 6 | - | - |
| oca | 5 | South American wood sorrel cultivated for its edible tubers | - |
| oma | 5 | - | - |
| hoa | 6 | - | - |
| aua | 3 | - | - |
| ama | 5 | - | - |
| aia | 3 | - | - |
| aka | 7 | - | - |
| caa | 5 | - | - |
| rya | 6 | a shag rug made in Sweden | - |
| sma | 5 | - | - |
| ska | 7 | - | - |
| pya | 8 | 100 pyas equal 1 kyat in Myanmar | - |
| poa | 5 | chiefly perennial grasses of cool temperate regions | - |
| uva | 6 | - | - |
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4 letter words
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| idea | 5 | (music) melodic subject of a musical composition | the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it |
| whoa | 10 | - | - |
| mama | 8 | informal terms for a mother | - |
| area | 4 | a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve | - |
| papa | 8 | an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk | - |
| anna | 4 | a former copper coin of Pakistan and India | - |
| data | 5 | a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn | statistical data |
| emma | 8 | - | - |
| maya | 9 | a family of American Indian languages spoken by Mayas | - |
| tina | 4 | - | - |
| soda | 5 | a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper | - |
| coma | 8 | a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury | - |
| sofa | 7 | an upholstered seat for more than one person | - |
| tara | 4 | a village in eastern Ireland (northwest of Dublin); seat of Irish kings until 6th century | - |
| mona | 6 | an island to the northwest of Wales | - |
| visa | 7 | an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it | - |
| baba | 8 | a small cake leavened with yeast | - |
| nana | 4 | - | - |
| yoga | 8 | a system of physical, breathing and meditation exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind | - |
| raja | 11 | a prince or king in India | - |
| cola | 6 | carbonated drink flavored with extract from kola nuts (`dope' is a southernism in the United States) | - |
| mina | 6 | tropical Asian starlings | - |
| tuna | 4 | tropical American prickly pear of Jamaica | - |
| luna | 4 | (Roman mythology) the goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene | - |
| mara | 6 | hare-like rodent of the pampas of Argentina | - |
| beta | 6 | beets | - |
| plea | 6 | a humble request for help from someone in authority | - |
| lava | 7 | rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface | - |
| coca | 8 | a South American shrub whose leaves are chewed by natives of the Andes; a source of cocaine | - |
| flea | 7 | any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap | - |
| nova | 7 | a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process | - |
| lana | 4 | - | - |
| lama | 6 | llamas | - |
| casa | 6 | - | - |
| viva | 10 | an examination conducted by spoken communication | - |
| rhea | 7 | larger of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Brazil to Patagonia | - |
| alma | 6 | - | - |
| para | 6 | port city in northern Brazil in the Amazon delta; main port and commercial center for the Amazon River basin | - |
| roma | 6 | capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire | - |
| dona | 5 | a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman | - |
| lima | 6 | capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century | - |
| dada | 6 | a nihilistic art movement (especially in painting) that flourished in Europe early in the 20th century; based on irrationality and negation of the accepted laws of beauty | - |
| kana | 8 | - | - |
| abba | 8 | - | - |
| nada | 5 | a quantity of no importance | - |
| sima | 6 | rock that form the continuous lower layer of the earth's crust; rich in silicon and magnesium | - |
| duma | 7 | a legislative body in the ruling assembly of Russia and of some other republics in the former USSR | - |
| bora | 6 | - | - |
| lyra | 7 | a small constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cygnus and Draco; contains the star Vega | - |
| gala | 5 | a gay festivity | - |
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5 letter words
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| gonna | 6 | - | - |
| wanna | 8 | - | - |
| gotta | 6 | - | - |
| extra | 12 | added to a regular schedule | - |
| china | 10 | a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong | - |
| maria | 7 | a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon | - |
| kinda | 10 | to some (great or small) extent | - |
| india | 6 | a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947 | - |
| pizza | 25 | Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese | - |
| media | 8 | - | - |
| laura | 5 | - | - |
| drama | 8 | a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage | - |
| fella | 8 | a boy or man | - |
| vodka | 13 | unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia | - |
| opera | 7 | a building where musical dramas are performed | - |
| donna | 6 | an Italian woman of rank | - |
| alpha | 10 | early testing stage of a software or hardware product | alpha version |
| mafia | 10 | any tightly knit group of trusted associates | - |
| villa | 8 | Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923) | - |
| pasta | 7 | shaped and dried dough made from flour and water and sometimes egg | - |
| delta | 6 | a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water | the Mississippi River delta |
| momma | 11 | informal terms for a mother | - |
| mamma | 11 | milk-secreting organ of female mammals | - |
| karma | 11 | (Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation | - |
| costa | 7 | any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates) | - |
| ninja | 12 | a class of 14th century Japanese who were trained in martial arts and were hired for espionage and assassinations | - |
| sauna | 5 | a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks | - |
| shiva | 11 | (Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative | the family is sitting shiva |
| pasha | 10 | a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt | - |
| samba | 9 | large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood | - |
| cobra | 9 | venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood | - |
| arena | 5 | a particular environment or walk of life | - |
| ultra | 5 | (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm | an ultra conservative |
| gamma | 10 | Portuguese navigator who led an expedition around the Cape of Good Hope in 1497; he sighted and named Natal on Christmas Day before crossing the Indian Ocean (1469-1524) | - |
| plaza | 16 | mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace | a good plaza should have a movie house |
| erica | 7 | any plant of the genus Erica | - |
| salsa | 5 | spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods | - |
| aloha | 8 | an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian) | - |
| panda | 8 | large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae | - |
| cocoa | 9 | a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot | - |
| flora | 8 | (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion | - |
| viola | 8 | large genus of flowering herbs of temperate regions | - |
| tesla | 5 | United States electrical engineer and inventor (born in Croatia but of Serbian descent) who discovered the principles of alternating currents and developed the first alternating-current induction motor and the Tesla coil and several forms of oscillators (1856-1943) | - |
| lotta | 5 | - | - |
| kappa | 13 | the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
| quota | 14 | a limitation on imports | the quota for Japanese imports was negotiated |
| norma | 7 | a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Lupus and Ara in the Milky Way | - |
| mecca | 11 | a place that attracts many visitors | New York is a mecca for young artists |
| voila | 8 | - | - |
| omega | 8 | the ending of a series or sequence | - |
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6 letter words
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| camera | 10 | equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other) | - |
| russia | 6 | a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991 | - |
| cinema | 10 | a theater where films are shown | - |
| canada | 9 | a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada | - |
| gloria | 7 | - | - |
| buddha | 13 | founder of Buddhism (c 563-483 BC) | - |
| sylvia | 12 | - | - |
| banana | 8 | any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits | - |
| marina | 8 | a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers | - |
| vagina | 10 | the lower part of the female reproductive tract; a moist canal in female mammals extending from the labia minora to the uterus | the vagina receives the penis during coitus |
| agenda | 8 | a list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting) | - |
| trauma | 8 | any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc. | - |
| stella | 6 | United States minimalist painter (born in 1936) | - |
| yakuza | 22 | a Japanese gangster | - |
| alaska | 10 | a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union | - |
| vienna | 9 | the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss | - |
| amelia | 8 | congenital absence of an arm or leg | - |
| guinea | 7 | a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world | - |
| asthma | 11 | respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin | - |
| regina | 7 | the provincial capital of Saskatchewan | - |
| sheila | 9 | - | - |
| joanna | 13 | - | - |
| saliva | 9 | a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches | - |
| sierra | 6 | a Spanish mackerel of western North America | - |
| geneva | 10 | a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations | - |
| panama | 10 | a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown | - |
| plasma | 10 | the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes) are suspended | - |
| aurora | 6 | the first light of day | - |
| geisha | 10 | a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing | - |
| tamara | 8 | - | - |
| enigma | 9 | a difficult problem | - |
| taenia | 6 | a narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband | - |
| manila | 8 | the capital and largest city of the Philippines; located on southern Luzon | - |
| papaya | 13 | tropical American shrub or small tree having huge deeply palmately cleft leaves and large oblong yellow fruit | - |
| corona | 8 | the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse | - |
| shasta | 9 | a volcanic mountain peak in the Cascade Range in northern California (14,162 feet high) | - |
| nausea | 6 | the state that precedes vomiting | - |
| kahuna | 13 | - | - |
| bertha | 11 | - | - |
| phobia | 13 | an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations | phobic disorder is a general term for all phobias |
| dharma | 12 | basic principles of the cosmos; also: an ancient sage in Hindu mythology worshipped as a god by some lower castes | - |
| mantra | 8 | a commonly repeated word or phrase | she repeated `So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra |
| utopia | 8 | an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal | - |
| amrita | 8 | - | - |
| dahlia | 10 | any of several plants of or developed from the species Dahlia pinnata having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads; native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America and Colombia | - |
| medina | 9 | a city in western Saudi Arabia; site of the tomb of Muhammad; the second most holy city of Islam | - |
| chakra | 15 | - | - |
| fiesta | 9 | an elaborate party (often outdoors) | - |
| ramona | 8 | shrubby plant with aromatic greyish-green leaves used as a cooking herb | - |
| lambda | 11 | the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
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7 letter words
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| grandma | 11 | the mother of your father or mother | - |
| grandpa | 11 | the father of your father or mother | - |
| vanessa | 10 | painted beauty and red admiral | - |
| formula | 12 | a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement | - |
| tequila | 16 | Mexican liquor made from fermented juices of an agave plant | - |
| madonna | 10 | United States pop singer and sex symbol during the 1980s (born in 1958) | - |
| vanilla | 10 | a flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans) | - |
| gorilla | 8 | largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa | - |
| militia | 9 | civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army | - |
| antenna | 7 | one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste | - |
| diploma | 12 | a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study | - |
| amnesia | 9 | partial or total loss of memory | - |
| bolivia | 12 | a landlocked republic in central South America; Simon Bolivar founded Bolivia in 1825 after winning independence from Spain | - |
| dilemma | 12 | state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options | - |
| malaria | 9 | an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever | - |
| nirvana | 10 | (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness | - |
| bologna | 10 | large smooth-textured smoked sausage of beef and veal and pork | - |
| lasagna | 8 | baked dish of layers of lasagna pasta with sauce and cheese and meat or vegetables | - |
| niagara | 8 | a river flowing from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario; forms boundary between Ontario and New York | - |
| pandora | 10 | (Greek mythology) the first woman; created by Hephaestus on orders from Zeus who presented her to Epimetheus along with a box filled with evils | - |
| signora | 8 | an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name | - |
| stamina | 9 | enduring strength and energy | - |
| persona | 9 | (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world | - |
| algebra | 10 | the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations | - |
| replica | 11 | copy that is not the original; something that has been copied | - |
| gangsta | 9 | (Black English) a member of a youth gang | - |
| matilda | 10 | - | - |
| mahatma | 14 | (Hinduism) term of respect for a brahmin sage | - |
| ammonia | 11 | a water solution of ammonia | - |
| cholera | 12 | an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food | - |
| felicia | 12 | genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers | - |
| piranha | 12 | someone who attacks in search of booty | - |
| pereira | 9 | - | - |
| riviera | 10 | a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France | - |
| paprika | 15 | plant bearing large mild thick-walled usually bell-shaped fruits; the principal salad peppers | - |
| mascara | 11 | makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes | - |
| bazooka | 22 | a portable rocket launcher used by infantrymen as an antitank weapon | - |
| veranda | 11 | a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed) | - |
| cordoba | 12 | a city in southern Spain; center of Moorish culture | - |
| echidna | 13 | a burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to New Guinea | - |
| gondola | 9 | the compartment that is suspended from an airship and that carries personnel and the cargo and the power plant | - |
| chimera | 14 | (Greek mythology) fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail; daughter of Typhon | - |
| inertia | 7 | a disposition to remain inactive or inert | he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work |
| helluva | 13 | - | - |
| beretta | 9 | - | - |
| eugenia | 8 | tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood | - |
| arcadia | 10 | a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese | - |
| erotica | 9 | creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire | - |
| magenta | 10 | a battle in 1859 in which the French and Sardinian forces under Napoleon III defeated the Austrians under Francis Joseph I | - |
| granola | 8 | cereal made of especially rolled oats with dried fruits and nuts and honey or brown sugar | - |
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8 letter words
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| veronica | 13 | any plant of the genus Veronica | - |
| umbrella | 12 | a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets | an air umbrella over England |
| victoria | 13 | queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901) | - |
| virginia | 12 | a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War | - |
| isabella | 10 | the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504) | - |
| bacteria | 12 | (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants | - |
| diarrhea | 12 | frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor | - |
| paranoia | 10 | a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur | - |
| insomnia | 10 | an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness | - |
| angelica | 11 | any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels | - |
| charisma | 15 | a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others | - |
| criteria | 10 | - | - |
| hysteria | 14 | state of violent mental agitation | - |
| dementia | 11 | mental deterioration of organic or functional origin | - |
| leukemia | 14 | malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer | - |
| tortilla | 8 | thin unleavened pancake made from cornmeal or wheat flour | - |
| guerilla | 9 | a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment | - |
| alleluia | 8 | - | - |
| pizzeria | 28 | a shop where pizzas are made and sold | - |
| sayonara | 11 | a farewell remark | - |
| valencia | 13 | a city in eastern Spain on the Mediterranean | - |
| vendetta | 12 | a feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other | - |
| hacienda | 14 | a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries | - |
| etcetera | 10 | continuing in the same way | - |
| euphoria | 13 | a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation | - |
| subpoena | 12 | a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court | - |
| senorita | 8 | a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar to the English `Miss' | - |
| anaconda | 11 | large arboreal boa of tropical South America | - |
| insignia | 9 | a badge worn to show official position | - |
| ambrosia | 12 | a mixture of nectar and pollen prepared by worker bees and fed to larvae | - |
| dulcinea | 11 | a woman who is a man's sweetheart | - |
| placenta | 12 | that part of the ovary of a flowering plant where the ovules form | - |
| swastika | 15 | the official emblem of the Nazi Party and the Third Reich; a cross with the arms bent at right angles in a clockwise direction | - |
| gardenia | 10 | any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers | - |
| hematoma | 15 | a localized swelling filled with blood | - |
| undersea | 9 | beneath the surface of the sea | - |
| vertebra | 13 | one of the bony segments of the spinal column | - |
| anorexia | 15 | a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite | - |
| suburbia | 12 | a residential district located on the outskirts of a city | - |
| mariposa | 12 | any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico | - |
| magnolia | 11 | any shrub or tree of the genus Magnolia; valued for their longevity and exquisite fragrant blooms | - |
| intifada | 12 | an uprising by Palestinian Arabs (in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank) against Israel in the late 1980s and again in 2000 | the first intifada ended when Israel granted limited autonomy to the Palestine National Authority in 1993 |
| basilica | 12 | a Roman building used for public administration | - |
| galleria | 9 | a genus of Pyralidae | - |
| panorama | 12 | the visual percept of a region | - |
| melanoma | 12 | any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes | - |
| maharaja | 20 | a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja | - |
| wisteria | 11 | any flowering vine of the genus Wisteria | - |
| academia | 13 | the academic world | - |
| glaucoma | 13 | an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness) | contrary to popular belief, glaucoma is not always caused by elevated intraocular pressure |
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9 letter words
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| marijuana | 18 | the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect | - |
| orchestra | 14 | a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players | - |
| cafeteria | 14 | a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier | - |
| pneumonia | 13 | respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants | - |
| margarita | 12 | a cocktail made of tequila and triple sec with lime and lemon juice | - |
| peninsula | 11 | a large mass of land projecting into a body of water | - |
| phenomena | 16 | - | - |
| cleopatra | 13 | beautiful and charismatic queen of Egypt; mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony; killed herself to avoid capture by Octavian (69-30 BC) | - |
| ballerina | 11 | a female ballet dancer | - |
| guerrilla | 10 | a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment | - |
| nostalgia | 10 | longing for something past | - |
| chihuahua | 20 | a city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua; commercial center of northern Mexico | - |
| harmonica | 16 | a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing into the desired hole | - |
| supernova | 14 | a star that explodes and becomes extremely luminous in the process | - |
| melodrama | 14 | an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization | - |
| influenza | 21 | an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease | - |
| millennia | 11 | - | - |
| britannia | 11 | - | - |
| diarrhoea | 13 | frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor | - |
| gonorrhea | 13 | a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra | - |
| tripitaka | 15 | - | - |
| grandmama | 15 | - | - |
| tarantula | 9 | large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement) | - |
| signorina | 10 | an Italian courtesy title for an unmarried woman; equivalent to `Miss', it is either used alone or before a name | - |
| andromeda | 13 | broad-leaved evergreen Asiatic shrub with glossy leaves and drooping clusters of white flowers | - |
| emphysema | 21 | an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age | - |
| genitalia | 10 | external sex organ | - |
| leukaemia | 15 | malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer | - |
| macadamia | 16 | any tree of the genus Macadamia | - |
| chlamydia | 20 | a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia | - |
| barracuda | 14 | any voracious marine fish of the genus Sphyraena having an elongated cylindrical body and large mouth with projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth | - |
| pollyanna | 14 | - | - |
| enchilada | 15 | tortilla with meat filling baked in tomato sauce seasoned with chili | - |
| senhorita | 12 | - | - |
| carcinoma | 15 | any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer | - |
| porphyria | 19 | a genetic abnormality of metabolism causing abdominal pains and mental confusion | - |
| hortensia | 12 | deciduous shrub bearing roundheaded flower clusters opening green and aging to pink or blue | - |
| grandpapa | 15 | - | - |
| trattoria | 9 | - | - |
| neuralgia | 10 | acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves | - |
| balaclava | 16 | a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face | - |
| haematoma | 16 | a localized swelling filled with blood | - |
| gargantua | 11 | a voracious giant in Francois Rabelais' book of the same name | - |
| echinacea | 16 | small genus of North American coarse perennial herbs | - |
| jambalaya | 23 | spicy Creole dish of rice and ham, sausage, chicken, or shellfish with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and celery | - |
| carbonara | 13 | sauce for pasta; contains eggs and bacon or ham and grated cheese | - |
| ponderosa | 12 | common and widely distributed tall timber pine of western North America having dark green needles in bunches of 2 to 5 and thick bark with dark brown plates when mature | - |
| ayahuasca | 17 | - | - |
| hydrangea | 17 | any of various deciduous or evergreen shrubs of the genus Hydrangea | - |
| marihuana | 14 | the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect | - |
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View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| propaganda | 16 | information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause | - |
| anesthesia | 13 | loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness | - |
| euthanasia | 13 | the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness) | - |
| margherita | 16 | - | - |
| mozzarella | 30 | mild white Italian cheese | - |
| salmonella | 12 | rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon | - |
| arrhythmia | 21 | an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart | - |
| multimedia | 15 | transmission that combine media of communication (text and graphics and sound etc.) | - |
| chinchilla | 20 | small rodent with soft pearly grey fur; native to the Andes but bred in captivity for fur | - |
| diphtheria | 19 | acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing | - |
| meningioma | 15 | a tumor arising in the meninges which surround the brain and spinal cord; usually slow growing and sometimes malignant | - |
| homophobia | 22 | prejudice against (fear or dislike of) homosexual people and homosexuality | - |
| septicemia | 16 | invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection | - |
| xenophobia | 24 | a fear of foreigners or strangers | - |
| quesadilla | 20 | a tortilla that is filled with cheese and heated | - |
| candelabra | 15 | branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights | - |
| pedophilia | 18 | a sexual attraction to children | - |
| kookaburra | 20 | Australian kingfisher having a loud cackling cry | - |
| cornucopia | 16 | a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity | - |
| acrophobia | 19 | a morbid fear of great heights | - |
| concertina | 14 | coiled barbed wire used as an obstacle | - |
| drosophila | 16 | small fruit fly used by Thomas Hunt Morgan in studying basic mechanisms of inheritance | - |
| gonorrhoea | 14 | a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra | - |
| crematoria | 14 | - | - |
| terracotta | 12 | - | - |
| belladonna | 13 | perennial Eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries; extensively grown in United States; roots and leaves yield atropine | - |
| cordillera | 13 | - | - |
| mandragora | 14 | a genus of stemless herbs of the family Solanaceae | - |
| hemophilia | 20 | congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son | - |
| mortadella | 13 | - | - |
| erotomania | 12 | - | - |
| presbyopia | 19 | a reduced ability to focus on near objects caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens after age 45 | - |
| myasthenia | 18 | a chronic progressive disease characterized by chronic fatigue and muscular weakness (especially in the face and neck); caused by a deficiency of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctions | - |
| grandmamma | 18 | - | - |
| citronella | 12 | - | - |
| equilibria | 21 | - | - |
| dyskinesia | 18 | abnormality in performing voluntary muscle movements | - |
| mythomania | 20 | - | - |
| saturnalia | 10 | a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity | - |
| hemangioma | 18 | benign angioma consisting of a mass of blood vessels; some appear as birthmarks | - |
| aphrodisia | 16 | a desire for heterosexual intimacy | - |
| diathermia | 16 | - | - |
| diastemata | 13 | - | - |
| dipsomania | 15 | an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess | - |
| desiderata | 12 | - | - |
| dharmshala | 19 | - | - |
| fustanella | 13 | - | - |
| gaillardia | 12 | any plant of western America of the genus Gaillardia having hairy leaves and long-stalked flowers in hot vibrant colors from golden yellow and copper to rich burgundy | - |
| gaultheria | 14 | widely distributed genus of creeping or upright evergreen shrubs | - |
| gastralgia | 12 | an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region | - |
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Welcome to the whimsical world of words that end with the letter 'A'! These words have a certain musicality and charm that make them stand out in the English language. The ending 'A' can soften a word, add a dash of exotic flair, or simply roll off the tongue with ease. From everyday terms to unique gems, we'll explore how these words influence our speech and enrich our vocabulary. Intrigued? Let's dive in!
About Words Ending with A
In the vast ocean of the English language, words that end with 'A' hold a special place. The letter 'A' is one of the most commonly used vowels, and when it appears at the end of a word, it often lends a softer, more melodic quality to the pronunciation. This can be seen in words like "banana" or "sofa," where the ending 'A' provides a smooth, flowing conclusion.
The significance of this ending doesn't stop at pronunciation. In many instances, the addition of an 'A' can completely transform the meaning of a word. For example, the transformation from "opera" (a dramatic work combining text and musical score) to "opera" (the plural form of opus, meaning a collection of works) shows how versatile and impactful this vowel can be. The ending 'A' also often indicates feminine nouns in many languages, adding another layer of intrigue and utility to these words.
Popular Word Examples
When it comes to popular words ending with 'A', there's no shortage of intriguing examples. Let's take a look at some of the most captivating ones.
Banana
- Definition: A long, curved fruit with a thick peel and soft, sweet flesh.
- Example in a Sentence: "She peeled a banana for her afternoon snack."
- Fun Fact: The word "banana" is derived from the Arabic word "banan," meaning finger.
Pizza
- Definition: A dish of Italian origin consisting of a flat, round base of dough baked with a topping of tomatoes and cheese, typically with added meat or vegetables.
- Example in a Sentence: "We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner."
- Fun Fact: The world's largest pizza was over 13,580 square feet in size!
Sofa
- Definition: A comfortable seat wide enough for multiple people, often upholstered and with arms and a back.
- Example in a Sentence: "They bought a new sofa for the living room."
- Fun Fact: The term "sofa" comes from the Arabic word "suffah," which means a long bench.
Zebra
- Definition: An African wild horse with black-and-white stripes and an erect mane.
- Example in a Sentence: "The zebra galloped across the savannah."
- Fun Fact: Every zebra has a unique pattern of stripes, much like human fingerprints.
Yoga
- Definition: A Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline involving breath control, meditation, and specific bodily postures.
- Example in a Sentence: "She practices yoga every morning to stay fit and calm."
- Fun Fact: The word "yoga" is derived from the Sanskrit word "yuj," meaning to yoke or unite.
Fiesta
- Definition: A Spanish word for a party or celebration.
- Example in a Sentence: "They threw a big fiesta to celebrate her birthday."
- Fun Fact: In Spain, a fiesta often includes traditional music, dancing, and food.
Drama
- Definition: A composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving conflict or contrast of character.
- Example in a Sentence: "She loves watching drama series on TV."
- Fun Fact: The term "drama" comes from the Greek word "dran," meaning to do or act.
Salsa
- Definition: A type of Latin American dance music incorporating elements of jazz and rock.
- Example in a Sentence: "They danced salsa all night at the club."
- Fun Fact: "Salsa" also means sauce in Spanish, highlighting its spicy and vibrant nature.
Plaza
- Definition: A public square or marketplace.
- Example in a Sentence: "The city center features a beautiful plaza surrounded by shops and cafes."
- Fun Fact: The word "plaza" comes from the Latin word "platea," meaning a broad street.
Koala
- Definition: An arboreal Australian marsupial that has thick gray fur and feeds on eucalyptus leaves.
- Example in a Sentence: "The koala slept in the eucalyptus tree."
- Fun Fact: Koalas are often mistakenly called "koala bears," but they are not bears at all.
High-Scoring Scrabble Examples
For those who love Scrabble, words ending with 'A' can be game-changers. Here are some high-scoring examples:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Piazza | 25 | A public square or marketplace. |
| Quokka | 19 | A small wallaby native to Australia. |
| Zinnia | 15 | A genus of plants of the daisy family. |
| Pajama | 17 | Loose-fitting clothes worn for sleeping. |
| Zorilla | 16 | A carnivorous mammal of the weasel family. |
| Azalea | 15 | A flowering shrub known for its vibrant blooms. |
| Mezuza | 27 | A piece of parchment inscribed with religious texts. |
Popular 5-Letter Words for Wordle
If you're a Wordle enthusiast, here are some five-letter words ending with 'A' that you might find useful:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Koala | An arboreal Australian marsupial. |
| Zebra | An African wild horse with black-and-white stripes. |
| Drama | A composition involving conflict or contrast of character. |
| Plaza | A public square or marketplace. |
| Fiesta | A Spanish word for a party or celebration. |
| Sauna | A small room used as a hot-air or steam bath. |
| Mamba | A highly venomous African snake. |
Unusual and Rare Word Examples
Let's delve into some rare and unusual words that end with 'A', adding a touch of the extraordinary to our vocabulary.
Quagga
- Definition: An extinct subspecies of the plains zebra.
- Interesting Fact: The quagga was native to South Africa and became extinct in the late 19th century.
- Example in a Sentence: "The quagga was last seen in the wild in the 1870s."
Dugong
- Definition: A large marine mammal related to the manatee.
- Interesting Fact: Dugongs are also known as "sea cows" because of their grazing habits.
- Example in a Sentence: "Dugongs are often found in warm coastal waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans."
Echidna
- Definition: A spiny anteater native to Australia and New Guinea.
- Interesting Fact: Echidnas and platypuses are the only egg-laying mammals.
- Example in a Sentence: "The echidna used its long snout to forage for ants and termites."
Axolotl
- Definition: A type of salamander native to Mexico, known for its ability to regenerate limbs.
- Interesting Fact: Axolotls retain their larval features throughout their life, a condition called neoteny.
- Example in a Sentence: "The axolotl is a popular subject of scientific research due to its regenerative abilities."
Okra
- Definition: A flowering plant whose seed pods are edible.
- Interesting Fact: Okra is often used in gumbo, a traditional Southern U.S. dish.
- Example in a Sentence: "She added sliced okra to the stew for extra flavor and texture."
Jacaranda
- Definition: A tropical tree with violet-blue trumpet-shaped flowers.
- Interesting Fact: Jacarandas are native to South America but are widely planted as ornamental trees around the world.
- Example in a Sentence: "The streets were lined with blooming jacaranda trees, creating a purple canopy."
Fuchsia
- Definition: A genus of flowering plants known for their vivid pink and purple flowers.
- Interesting Fact: The color "fuchsia" is named after the flower, which in turn is named after the botanist Leonhart Fuchs.
- Example in a Sentence: "The garden was filled with vibrant fuchsia blossoms."
Final Words
Words ending with 'A' bring a delightful variety and richness to our language. Whether you're playing a word game, expanding your vocabulary, or just appreciating the beauty of language, these words offer endless opportunities for fun and learning. So next time you come across a word ending with 'A', take a moment to savor its unique charm!
