Words Ending With H
Dive into the fascinating world of words that end with a flourish! From the whimsical "monarch" to the mysterious "myth," each word adds a unique twist to our language. Get ready to explore, learn, and maybe even find some new favorites. Let's embark on this wordy adventure together!
2 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| oh | 5 | a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region | - |
| ah | 5 | - | - |
| eh | 5 | - | - |
| ch | 7 | - | - |
| uh | 5 | - | - |
| sh | 5 | - | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| huh | 9 | - | - |
| ooh | 6 | express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah' | They oohed and aahed when they unwrapped the presents |
| shh | 9 | - | - |
| aah | 6 | express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah' | They oohed and aahed when they unwrapped the presents |
| nah | 6 | - | - |
| heh | 9 | - | - |
| ugh | 7 | - | - |
| ash | 6 | any of various deciduous pinnate-leaved ornamental or timber trees of the genus Fraxinus | - |
| hah | 9 | - | - |
| yah | 9 | - | - |
| dah | 7 | the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code | - |
| bah | 8 | - | - |
| rah | 6 | - | - |
| ich | 8 | - | - |
| pah | 8 | - | - |
| noh | 6 | - | - |
| doh | 7 | the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization | - |
| lah | 6 | the syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization | - |
| boh | 8 | - | - |
| och | 8 | - | - |
| fah | 9 | - | - |
| soh | 6 | the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization | - |
| eth | 6 | - | - |
| nth | 6 | last or greatest in an indefinitely large series | to the nth degree |
| foh | 9 | - | - |
| meh | 8 | - | - |
| feh | 9 | - | - |
| edh | 7 | - | - |
| ech | 8 | - | - |
| duh | 7 | - | - |
| hoh | 9 | - | - |
| ish | 6 | - | - |
| ach | 8 | - | - |
| puh | 8 | - | - |
| poh | 8 | - | - |
| reh | 6 | - | - |
| peh | 8 | - | - |
| yeh | 9 | - | - |
4 letter words
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| with | 10 | denotes or expresses some situation or relation of nearness, proximity, association, connection, or the like. | I will buy with you, talk with you, walk with you, and so following; but I will not eat with you, drink with you, nor pray with you. |
| yeah | 10 | not only so, but | - |
| much | 11 | frequently or in great quantities | I don't drink much |
| such | 9 | of so extreme a degree or extent | such weeping |
| both | 9 | (used with count nouns) two considered together; the two | both girls are pretty |
| each | 9 | to or from every one of two or more (considered individually) | they received $10 each |
| high | 11 | a high place | they stood on high and observed the countryside |
| wish | 10 | prefer or wish to do something | - |
| fish | 10 | (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Pisces | - |
| rich | 9 | marked by richness and fullness of flavor | a rich ruby port |
| cash | 9 | money in the form of bills or coins | there is a desperate shortage of hard cash |
| push | 9 | press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action | He pushed her to finish her doctorate |
| wash | 10 | the erosive process of washing away soil or gravel by water (as from a roadway) | from the house they watched the washout of their newly seeded lawn by the water |
| path | 9 | an established line of travel or access | - |
| bath | 9 | an ancient Hebrew liquid measure equal to about 10 gallons | - |
| rush | 7 | a sudden forceful flow | - |
| gosh | 8 | - | - |
| bush | 9 | 43rd President of the United States; son of George Herbert Walker Bush (born in 1946) | - |
| ouch | 9 | - | - |
| josh | 14 | be silly or tease one another | - |
| blah | 9 | pompous or pretentious talk or writing | - |
| math | 9 | a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement | - |
| inch | 9 | a unit of measurement for advertising space | - |
| dish | 8 | an activity that you like or at which you are superior | marriage was scarcely his dish |
| beth | 9 | the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet | - |
| hush | 10 | cause to be quiet or not talk | - |
| tech | 9 | a school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences | - |
| myth | 12 | a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people | - |
| ruth | 7 | a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others | - |
| oath | 7 | profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger | - |
| noah | 7 | the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis | - |
| sigh | 8 | an utterance made by exhaling audibly | - |
| dash | 8 | the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code | - |
| rash | 7 | marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences | a rash attempt to climb Mount Everest |
| bash | 9 | hit hard | - |
| hath | 10 | - | - |
| shah | 10 | title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran | - |
| pooh | 9 | - | - |
| arch | 9 | a passageway under a curved masonry construction | they built a triumphal arch to memorialize their victory |
| hash | 10 | purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen | - |
| meth | 9 | an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant | - |
| posh | 9 | elegant and fashionable | a posh restaurant |
| itch | 9 | have a strong desire or urge to do something | She is itching to start the project |
| lakh | 11 | the cardinal number that is the fifth power of ten | - |
| moth | 9 | typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae | - |
| bach | 11 | lead a bachelor's existence | - |
| mush | 9 | writing or music that is excessively sweet and sentimental | - |
| doth | 8 | - | - |
| lush | 7 | a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually | - |
| tosh | 7 | pretentious or silly talk or writing | - |
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5 letter words
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| which | 16 | - | - |
| watch | 13 | a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | - |
| death | 9 | the time at which life ends; continuing until dead | she stayed until his death |
| bitch | 12 | informal terms for objecting | - |
| truth | 8 | the quality of being near to the true value | the lawyer questioned the truth of my account |
| touch | 10 | a distinguishing style | this room needs a woman's touch |
| earth | 8 | the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on | - |
| catch | 12 | reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | - |
| month | 10 | one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year | he paid the bill last month |
| mouth | 10 | express in speech | - |
| worth | 11 | French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895) | - |
| teach | 10 | impart skills or knowledge to | - |
| lunch | 10 | a midday meal | - |
| tough | 9 | making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe | - |
| laugh | 9 | produce laughter | - |
| reach | 10 | move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense | Government reaches out to the people |
| north | 8 | British statesman under George III whose policies led to rebellion in the American colonies (1732-1792) | - |
| south | 8 | the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees | - |
| match | 12 | a person who is of equal standing with another in a group | - |
| fresh | 11 | original and of a kind not seen before | - |
| faith | 11 | a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny | he lost his faith but not his morality |
| beach | 12 | an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake | - |
| coach | 12 | teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports | She is coaching the crew |
| bunch | 12 | an informal body of friends | - |
| teeth | 8 | the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal | - |
| birth | 10 | the process of giving birth | - |
| rough | 9 | unpleasantly stern | the nomad life is rough and hazardous |
| crash | 10 | the act of colliding with something | his crash through the window |
| youth | 11 | an early period of development | during the youth of the project |
| punch | 12 | a tool for making holes or indentations | - |
| trash | 8 | worthless material that is to be disposed of | - |
| march | 12 | lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | England marches with Scotland |
| flesh | 11 | alternative names for the body of a human being | the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak |
| witch | 13 | a female sorcerer or magician | - |
| fetch | 13 | be sold for a certain price | The old print fetched a high price at the auction |
| smith | 10 | Scottish economist who advocated private enterprise and free trade (1723-1790) | - |
| flash | 11 | a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph | - |
| couch | 12 | formulate in a particular style or language | - |
| crush | 10 | temporary love of an adolescent | - |
| fifth | 14 | coming next after the fourth and just before the sixth in position | - |
| forth | 11 | forward in time or order or degree | from that time forth |
| tooth | 8 | a means of enforcement | - |
| brush | 10 | the act of brushing your teeth | the dentist recommended two brushes a day |
| pitch | 12 | set the level or character of | She pitched her speech to the teenagers in the audience |
| sixth | 15 | coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position | - |
| dough | 10 | informal terms for money | - |
| patch | 12 | a small contrasting part of something | a patch of clouds |
| dutch | 11 | the people of the Netherlands | - |
| smash | 10 | hit hard | He smashed a 3-run homer |
| harsh | 11 | unpleasantly stern | wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| enough | 10 | an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose | enough is as good as a feast |
| though | 13 | - | - |
| finish | 12 | a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) | the boat had a metallic finish |
| church | 16 | a service conducted in a house of worship | don't be late for church |
| french | 14 | the people of France | - |
| search | 11 | inquire into | the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project |
| health | 12 | a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease | physicians should be held responsible for the health of their patients |
| breath | 11 | a short respite | - |
| speech | 13 | (language) communication by word of mouth | his speech was garbled |
| switch | 14 | lay aside, abandon, or leave for another | switch to a different brand of beer |
| fourth | 12 | in the fourth place | fourthly, you must pay the rent on the first of the month |
| joseph | 18 | leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904) | - |
| launch | 11 | the act of propelling with force | - |
| smooth | 11 | (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected | - |
| polish | 11 | make (a surface) shine | polish my shoes |
| punish | 11 | impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on | we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again |
| wealth | 12 | the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money | great wealth is not a sign of great intelligence |
| branch | 13 | a part of a forked or branching shape | he broke off one of the branches |
| growth | 13 | the gradual beginning or coming forth | - |
| length | 10 | continuance in time | he complained about the length of time required |
| scotch | 13 | a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally) | - |
| vanish | 12 | cease to exist | An entire civilization vanished |
| stitch | 11 | fasten by sewing; do needlework | - |
| breach | 13 | act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises | - |
| eighth | 13 | coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position | - |
| sketch | 15 | short descriptive summary (of events) | - |
| warmth | 14 | a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love | - |
| ambush | 13 | hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing | - |
| parish | 11 | a local church community | - |
| snatch | 11 | a small fragment | overheard snatches of their conversation |
| splash | 11 | the act of scattering water about haphazardly | - |
| preach | 13 | deliver a sermon | The minister is not preaching this Sunday |
| danish | 10 | light sweet yeast-raised roll usually filled with fruits or cheese | - |
| stench | 11 | a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant | - |
| sheikh | 16 | the leader of an Arab village or family | - |
| crutch | 13 | anything that serves as an expedient | he uses drugs as a psychological crutch |
| wraith | 12 | a mental representation of some haunting experience | - |
| snitch | 11 | someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police | - |
| clutch | 13 | a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism | he smoothely released the clutch with one foot and stepped on the gas with the other |
| perish | 11 | pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life | The children perished in the fire |
| trench | 11 | impinge or infringe upon | This matter entrenches on other domains |
| wretch | 14 | someone you feel sorry for | - |
| squash | 18 | to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition | - |
| crotch | 13 | the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches | he climbed into the crotch of a tree |
| attach | 11 | take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority | - |
| crunch | 13 | chew noisily | The children crunched the celery sticks |
| sleigh | 10 | ride (on) a sled | - |
| thrash | 12 | give a thrashing to; beat hard | - |
| hurrah | 12 | a victory cheer | let's give the team a big hurrah |
| wrench | 14 | twist suddenly so as to sprain | wrench one's ankle |
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7 letter words
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| through | 14 | having finished or arrived at completion | after the treatment, the patient is through except for follow-up |
| english | 11 | an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries | - |
| stomach | 14 | the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis | - |
| selfish | 13 | concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others | - |
| scratch | 14 | a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game | - |
| rubbish | 14 | worthless material that is to be disposed of | - |
| beneath | 12 | in or to a place that is lower | - |
| foolish | 13 | having or revealing stupidity | - |
| stretch | 12 | exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent | - |
| seventh | 13 | one part in seven equal parts | - |
| publish | 14 | put into print | The newspaper published the news of the royal couple's divorce |
| triumph | 14 | dwell on with satisfaction | - |
| screech | 14 | sharp piercing cry | - |
| messiah | 12 | any expected deliverer | - |
| cherish | 15 | be fond of; be attached to | - |
| pharaoh | 15 | the title of the ancient Egyptian kings | - |
| cheetah | 15 | long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game | - |
| anguish | 11 | cause emotional anguish or make miserable | - |
| mitzvah | 24 | (Judaism) a precept or commandment of the Jewish law | - |
| stylish | 13 | being or in accordance with current social fashions | - |
| mammoth | 16 | so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth | a mammoth ship |
| stealth | 10 | avoiding detection by moving carefully | - |
| spinach | 14 | southwestern Asian plant widely cultivated for its succulent edible dark green leaves | - |
| refresh | 13 | make fresh again | - |
| sabbath | 14 | a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims | - |
| rebirth | 12 | the revival of learning and culture | - |
| unleash | 10 | turn loose or free from restraint | - |
| catfish | 15 | large ferocious northern deep-sea food fishes with strong teeth and no pelvic fins | - |
| goliath | 11 | someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful | - |
| beseech | 14 | ask for or request earnestly | - |
| ostrich | 12 | fast-running African flightless bird with two-toed feet; largest living bird | - |
| hashish | 16 | purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen | - |
| twelfth | 16 | one part in twelve equal parts | - |
| rematch | 14 | something (especially a game) that is played again | - |
| monarch | 14 | a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right | - |
| hellish | 13 | extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell | hellish torture |
| goulash | 11 | a rich meat stew highly seasoned with paprika | - |
| flemish | 15 | one of two official languages of Belgium; closely related to Dutch | - |
| abolish | 12 | do away with | Slavery was abolished in the mid-19th century in America and in Russia |
| varnish | 13 | cover with varnish | - |
| borough | 13 | an English town that forms the constituency of a member of parliament | - |
| nourish | 10 | give nourishment to | - |
| eyelash | 13 | any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids | - |
| furnish | 13 | give something useful or necessary to | - |
| moorish | 12 | relating to or characteristic of the Moors | - |
| codfish | 16 | lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached | - |
| hogwash | 17 | unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) | - |
| girlish | 11 | befitting or characteristic of a young girl | girlish charm |
| epitaph | 14 | an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there | - |
| breadth | 13 | the extent of something from side to side | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| although | 15 | - | - |
| strength | 12 | capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war | we faced an army of great strength |
| research | 13 | inquire into | the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project |
| approach | 17 | the act of drawing spatially closer to something | the hunter's approach scattered the geese |
| sandwich | 17 | insert or squeeze tightly between two people or objects | She was sandwiched in her airplane seat between two fat men |
| childish | 17 | indicating a lack of maturity | childish tantrums |
| dispatch | 16 | kill intentionally and with premeditation | - |
| thorough | 15 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | a thorough nuisance |
| goldfish | 16 | small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes | - |
| savannah | 14 | a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions | - |
| demolish | 14 | destroy completely | the wrecking ball demolished the building |
| flourish | 14 | (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments | he entered to a flourish of trumpets |
| eleventh | 14 | coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position | - |
| ticklish | 17 | difficult to handle; requiring great tact | hesitates to be explicit on so ticklish a matter |
| reproach | 15 | express criticism towards | The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior |
| diminish | 14 | decrease in size, extent, or range | - |
| feverish | 17 | of or relating to or characterized by fever | - |
| sluggish | 13 | slow and apathetic | a sluggish worker |
| starfish | 14 | echinoderms characterized by five arms extending from a central disk | - |
| devilish | 15 | showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil | devilish schemes |
| blowfish | 19 | any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison; closely related to spiny puffers | - |
| bequeath | 22 | leave or give by will after one's death | My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry |
| outreach | 13 | the act of reaching out | the outreach toward truth of the human spirit |
| vanquish | 23 | come out better in a competition, race, or conflict | - |
| footpath | 16 | a trodden path | - |
| vermouth | 16 | any of several white wines flavored with aromatic herbs; used as aperitifs or in mixed drinks | - |
| furlough | 15 | dismiss, usually for economic reasons | - |
| whiplash | 19 | an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident) | - |
| skittish | 15 | unpredictably excitable (especially of horses) | - |
| flatfish | 17 | any of several families of fishes having flattened bodies that swim along the sea floor on one side of the body with both eyes on the upper side | - |
| bigmouth | 16 | - | - |
| skirmish | 17 | a minor short-term fight | - |
| crayfish | 19 | tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly | - |
| badmouth | 16 | speak unfavorably about | She badmouths her husband everywhere |
| fiendish | 15 | extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell | a fiendish despot |
| snobbish | 15 | befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior | - |
| standish | 12 | English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656) | - |
| crawfish | 19 | tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly | - |
| mismatch | 17 | a bad or unsuitable match | - |
| freakish | 18 | changeable | freakish weather |
| brownish | 16 | of a color similar to that of wood or earth | - |
| astonish | 11 | affect with wonder | - |
| backlash | 19 | a movement back from an impact | - |
| outweigh | 15 | weigh more heavily | these considerations outweigh our wishes |
| smallish | 13 | rather small | - |
| chutzpah | 27 | (Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity | - |
| gunsmith | 14 | someone who makes or repairs guns | - |
| monkfish | 20 | sharks with broad flat bodies and winglike pectoral fins but that swim the way sharks do | - |
| languish | 12 | have a desire for something or someone who is not present | - |
| herewith | 17 | (formal) by means of this | - |
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9 letter words
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| autograph | 15 | mark with one's signature | The author autographed his book |
| establish | 14 | institute, enact, or establish | - |
| cockroach | 22 | any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests | - |
| gibberish | 17 | unintelligible talking | - |
| paragraph | 17 | divide into paragraphs, as of text | This story is well paragraphed |
| jellyfish | 25 | large siphonophore having a bladderlike float and stinging tentacles | - |
| telegraph | 15 | send cables, wires, or telegrams | - |
| sasquatch | 23 | large hairy humanoid creature said to live in wilderness areas of the United States and Canada | - |
| bloodbath | 17 | indiscriminate slaughter | a bloodbath took place when the leaders of the plot surrendered |
| labyrinth | 17 | a complex system of interconnecting cavities; concerned with hearing and equilibrium | - |
| polygraph | 20 | a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration) | - |
| aftermath | 17 | the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event) | the aftermath of war |
| twentieth | 15 | coming next after the nineteenth in position | - |
| shellfish | 18 | invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell | - |
| locksmith | 20 | someone who makes or repairs locks | - |
| maharajah | 24 | a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja | - |
| sociopath | 16 | someone with a sociopathic personality; a person with an antisocial personality disorder (`psychopath' was once widely used but has now been superseded by `sociopath') | - |
| stopwatch | 19 | a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race) | - |
| goldsmith | 16 | Irish writer of novels and poetry and plays and essays (1728-1774) | - |
| brainwash | 17 | persuade completely, often through coercion | The propaganda brainwashed many people |
| squeamish | 23 | excessively fastidious and easily disgusted | so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow |
| cavendish | 18 | British chemist and physicist who established that water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen and who calculated the density of the earth (1731-1810) | - |
| macintosh | 16 | a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric | - |
| fifteenth | 18 | coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position | - |
| hundredth | 17 | one part in a hundred equal parts | - |
| blowtorch | 19 | a burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame | - |
| loudmouth | 15 | a person who causes trouble by speaking indiscreetly | - |
| sixteenth | 19 | one part in sixteen equal parts | - |
| patriarch | 16 | the male head of family or tribe | - |
| replenish | 14 | fill something that had previously been emptied | - |
| forthwith | 21 | without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening | an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith |
| swordfish | 19 | large toothless marine food fish with a long swordlike upper jaw; not completely cold-blooded i.e. they are able to warm their brains and eyes: worldwide in warm waters but feed on cold ocean floor coming to surface at night | - |
| millionth | 14 | one part in a million equal parts | - |
| unselfish | 15 | disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others | - |
| mouthwash | 20 | a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth | - |
| hairbrush | 17 | a brush used to groom a person's hair | - |
| loincloth | 14 | a garment that provides covering for the loins | - |
| whitewash | 21 | cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error | Let's not whitewash the crimes of Stalin |
| hopscotch | 21 | a game in which a child tosses a stone into an area drawn on the ground and then hops through it and back to regain the stone | - |
| ayatollah | 15 | a high-ranking Shiite religious leader who is regarded as an authority on religious law and its interpretation and who has political power as well | - |
| newsflash | 18 | a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story | - |
| washcloth | 20 | bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body | - |
| tollbooth | 14 | a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls | - |
| bandwidth | 19 | a data transmission rate; the maximum amount of information (bits/second) that can be transmitted along a channel | - |
| embellish | 16 | add details to | - |
| matriarch | 16 | a female head of a family or tribe | - |
| umpteenth | 16 | last in an indefinitely numerous series | - |
| sourdough | 14 | a leaven of dough in which fermentation is active; used by pioneers for making bread | - |
| bobsleigh | 17 | formerly two short sleds coupled together | - |
| workbench | 23 | a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic | - |
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10 letter words
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| photograph | 21 | record on photographic film | I photographed the scene of the accident |
| underneath | 14 | - | - |
| hallelujah | 23 | a shout or song of praise to God | - |
| accomplish | 21 | to gain with effort | - |
| psychopath | 25 | someone with a sociopathic personality; a person with an antisocial personality disorder (`psychopath' was once widely used but has now been superseded by `sociopath') | - |
| toothbrush | 18 | slang for a mustache | - |
| blacksmith | 23 | a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil | - |
| henceforth | 21 | from this time forth; from now on | henceforth she will be known as Mrs. Smith |
| childbirth | 21 | the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child | - |
| extinguish | 21 | extinguish by crushing | - |
| tablecloth | 17 | a covering spread over a dining table | - |
| relinquish | 22 | part with a possession or right | I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest |
| wavelength | 20 | a shared orientation leading to mutual understanding | they are on the same wavelength |
| cuttlefish | 18 | ten-armed oval-bodied cephalopod with narrow fins as long as the body and a large calcareous internal shell | - |
| wristwatch | 21 | a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist | - |
| thousandth | 17 | one part in a thousand equal parts | - |
| thirteenth | 16 | coming next after the twelfth in position | - |
| nineteenth | 13 | coming next after the eighteenth in position | - |
| eighteenth | 17 | coming next after the seventeenth in position | - |
| phonograph | 21 | machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically | - |
| fourteenth | 16 | coming next after the thirteenth in position | - |
| outlandish | 14 | conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual | the outlandish clothes of teenagers |
| paintbrush | 17 | a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint) | - |
| amateurish | 15 | lacking professional skill or expertise | a very amateurish job |
| parrotfish | 18 | gaudy tropical fishes with parrotlike beaks formed by fusion of teeth | - |
| coquettish | 24 | like a coquette | - |
| honeybunch | 23 | - | - |
| silverfish | 19 | silver-grey wingless insect found in houses feeding on book bindings and starched clothing | - |
| mimeograph | 20 | print copies from (a prepared stencil) using a mimeograph | She mimeographed the syllabus |
| stagecoach | 18 | a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns | - |
| methuselah | 18 | a man who is very old | - |
| halleluiah | 16 | - | - |
| mackintosh | 21 | a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric | - |
| hieroglyph | 22 | writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible) | - |
| balderdash | 17 | trivial nonsense | - |
| motormouth | 17 | someone who talks incessantly | I wish that motormouth would shut up |
| interfaith | 16 | involving persons of different religious faiths | an interfaith marriage |
| afterbirth | 18 | the placenta and fetal membranes that are expelled from the uterus after the baby is born | - |
| deathwatch | 22 | minute wingless psocopterous insects injurious to books and papers | - |
| horseflesh | 19 | the flesh of horses as food | - |
| cornstarch | 17 | starch prepared from the grains of corn; used in cooking as a thickener | - |
| underbrush | 16 | the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest | - |
| suckerfish | 22 | marine fishes with a flattened elongated body and a sucking disk on the head for attaching to large fish or moving objects | - |
| shillelagh | 17 | a cudgel made of hardwood (usually oak or blackthorn) | - |
| archerfish | 21 | any of several small freshwater fishes that catch insects by squirting water at them and knocking them into the water; found in Indonesia and Australia | - |
| coelacanth | 17 | fish thought to have been extinct since the Cretaceous period but found in 1938 off the coast of Africa | - |
| pantograph | 18 | mechanical device used to copy a figure or plan on a different scale | - |
| trillionth | 13 | one part in a trillion equal parts | - |
| gooseflesh | 17 | reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation | - |
| largemouth | 16 | a large black bass; the angle of the jaw falls behind the eye | - |
Load more words
Step into the whimsical world of words that end with the letter H. These unique linguistic gems carry a certain charm, shaping the way we read, speak, and even think! From the soft, whispery sounds of "hush" to the robust finish of "flash," words ending with H hold a special place in our vocabulary. Ready to dive into this fascinating collection? Let’s explore some captivating examples and see how the final H influences their character.
About words ending with H
Words that end with H often have a distinct rhythm and melody, contributing to their memorability and impact. The letter H can soften the end of a word, as in "hush," or add an element of surprise, as seen in "splash." These words are not only fun to say but also enrich the tapestry of the English language by adding variety and nuance.
Moreover, the final H can sometimes be silent, which adds a layer of complexity to pronunciation. Think of "dough" or "though." This silent yet significant presence of H can change the entire meaning or mood of a word, making it intriguing and sometimes challenging for language learners. So, whether you're solving a crossword, playing Scrabble, or just enjoying a good read, these words are sure to make your experience more delightful.
Popular word examples
Let's delve into some popular examples of words that end with H. Each one comes with its own definition, usage, and a fun fact to tickle your linguistic curiosity.
Hush
- Definition: A silence or stillness.
- Example in a Sentence: "The crowd fell into a hush as the performer took the stage."
- Fun Fact: The word "hush" has been used since the late 14th century and is thought to have originated from the sound made when trying to quiet someone.
Flash
- Definition: A sudden burst of light.
- Example in a Sentence: "There was a flash of lightning during the storm."
- Fun Fact: The term "flash" can also refer to a brief moment of brilliance or a quick display of emotion.
Marsh
- Definition: Low-lying wetland with grassy vegetation.
- Example in a Sentence: "The marsh was teeming with wildlife."
- Fun Fact: Marshes are incredibly important ecosystems that help filter water and provide habitat for numerous species.
Brush
- Definition: An implement with bristles, used for cleaning, grooming, painting, etc.
- Example in a Sentence: "She used a brush to paint a beautiful landscape."
- Fun Fact: Paintbrushes have been used since ancient times, with early examples found in Egyptian tombs.
Rash
- Definition: A noticeable skin outbreak.
- Example in a Sentence: "He developed a rash after touching the poison ivy."
- Fun Fact: The word "rash" can also describe a hasty or reckless action.
Sloth
- Definition: A slow-moving tropical American mammal that hangs upside down from tree branches.
- Example in a Sentence: "The sloth moved slowly through the trees."
- Fun Fact: Sloths spend most of their lives hanging upside down in trees and can sleep up to 20 hours a day!
Cloth
- Definition: A fabric made by weaving or knitting textile fibers.
- Example in a Sentence: "She bought a beautiful piece of cloth to make a dress."
- Fun Fact: The word "cloth" comes from the Old English "clāþ," meaning a garment or cloth.
Blush
- Definition: A reddening of the face due to embarrassment, shyness, or modesty.
- Example in a Sentence: "She began to blush when complimented."
- Fun Fact: The act of blushing is unique to humans and is an involuntary reaction controlled by the sympathetic nervous system.
Faith
- Definition: Complete trust or confidence in someone or something.
- Example in a Sentence: "He had faith that everything would work out in the end."
- Fun Fact: The word "faith" is derived from the Latin "fides," which means trust or belief.
Wreath
- Definition: An arrangement of flowers, leaves, or stems fastened in a ring and used for decoration.
- Example in a Sentence: "They hung a wreath on the door for the holidays."
- Fun Fact: Wreaths have been used since ancient times, symbolizing eternity and the cycle of life.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For those who love a good game of Scrabble, here are some high-scoring words ending with H that might just give you the edge you need to win!
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quench | 20 | To satisfy one's thirst by drinking. |
| Qiblah | 20 | The direction of the Kaaba in Mecca. |
| Zilch | 16 | Nothing; zero. |
| Kitsch | 15 | Art, objects, or design considered to be in poor taste. |
| Thrush | 12 | A type of bird; also, a fungal infection. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans, rejoice! Here are some popular five-letter words ending with H that are perfect for your next puzzle.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hatch | To emerge from an egg. |
| March | To walk with a regular step, especially in a group. |
| Bough | A main branch of a tree. |
| Faith | Complete trust or confidence in someone or something. |
| Forth | Out from a starting point and forward or into view. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Ready for some rare gems? These unusual words ending with H will add a touch of the extraordinary to your vocabulary.
Spilth
- Definition: Spillage, especially of liquid.
- Interesting Fact: This word is seldom used today but was more common in the 19th century.
- Example in a Sentence: "The spilth of wine stained the tablecloth."
Firth
- Definition: A narrow inlet of the sea.
- Interesting Fact: Commonly used in Scotland to describe coastal waters.
- Example in a Sentence: "They sailed up the firth to reach the harbor."
Nigh
- Definition: Near in space, time, or relationship.
- Interesting Fact: This archaic word is still used in poetic contexts.
- Example in a Sentence: "The end is nigh."
Leech
- Definition: A parasitic or carnivorous worm.
- Interesting Fact: Leeches were historically used in medicine to draw blood.
- Example in a Sentence: "The leech attached itself to his leg in the swamp."
Kith
- Definition: One's friends, acquaintances, and relations.
- Interesting Fact: Often used in the phrase "kith and kin."
- Example in a Sentence: "He invited all his kith to the wedding."
Final words
And there you have it—a delightful journey through the world of words ending with H. Whether you're a word game enthusiast or just someone who loves the intricacies of language, these words add a splash of fun and a dash of mystery to our everyday conversations. Keep exploring, keep learning, and let these charming words brighten your linguistic landscape!
