Words Ending With O
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2 letter words
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| to | 2 | The preposition to primarily indicates approach and arrival, motion made in the direction of a place or thing and attaining it, access; and also, motion or tendency without arrival; movement toward. | - |
| do | 3 | doctor's degree in osteopathy | - |
| no | 2 | a radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding curium with carbon ions; 7 isotopes are known | - |
| so | 2 | (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result | the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted |
| go | 3 | follow a certain course | how did your interview go? |
| ho | 5 | a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds | - |
| bo | 4 | - | - |
| jo | 9 | - | - |
| mo | 4 | an indefinitely short time | wait just a moment |
| lo | 2 | - | - |
| po | 4 | an independent agency of the federal government responsible for mail delivery (and sometimes telecommunications) between individuals and businesses in the United States | - |
| ko | 6 | a blow that renders the opponent unconscious | - |
| wo | 5 | - | - |
| io | 2 | (Greek mythology) a maiden seduced by Zeus; when Hera was about to discover them together Zeus turned her into a white heifer | - |
| zo | 11 | - | - |
| yo | 5 | - | - |
| oo | 2 | - | - |
3 letter words
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| who | 9 | a United Nations agency to coordinate international health activities and to help governments improve health services | - |
| too | 3 | in addition | he has a Mercedes, too |
| two | 6 | being one more than one | he received two messages |
| ago | 4 | gone by; or in the past | two years ago |
| bro | 5 | - | - |
| hoo | 6 | - | - |
| woo | 6 | seek someone's favor | China is wooing Russia |
| pro | 5 | an athlete who plays for pay | - |
| boo | 5 | a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt | - |
| zoo | 12 | the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition | - |
| ego | 4 | an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others | - |
| loo | 3 | a toilet in Britain | - |
| tao | 3 | an adherent of any branch of Taoism | - |
| goo | 4 | any thick, viscous matter | - |
| moo | 5 | make a low noise, characteristic of bovines | - |
| coo | 5 | cry softly, as of pigeons | - |
| ufo | 6 | an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins | - |
| duo | 4 | two performers or singers who perform together | - |
| roo | 3 | - | - |
| hao | 6 | 10 hao equal 1 dong in Vietnam | - |
| foo | 6 | - | - |
| ado | 4 | a rapid active commotion | - |
| ono | 3 | United States musician (born in Japan) who married John Lennon and collaborated with him on recordings (born in 1933) | - |
| fro | 6 | - | - |
| udo | 4 | - | - |
| apo | 5 | - | - |
| oho | 6 | - | - |
| tho | 6 | a branch of the Tai languages | - |
| abo | 5 | - | - |
| avo | 6 | 100 avos equal 1 pataca in Macao | - |
| iso | 3 | - | - |
| rho | 6 | the 17th letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
| oxo | 10 | - | - |
| bao | 5 | - | - |
| sho | 6 | - | - |
| exo | 10 | - | - |
| evo | 6 | - | - |
| emo | 5 | - | - |
| doo | 4 | - | - |
| eco | 5 | - | - |
| dzo | 13 | - | - |
| dso | 4 | - | - |
| geo | 4 | - | - |
| gio | 4 | - | - |
| azo | 12 | relating to or containing the azo radical | - |
| bio | 5 | - | - |
| poo | 5 | - | - |
| reo | 3 | - | - |
| upo | 5 | - | - |
| mho | 8 | a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm | - |
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4 letter words
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| into | 4 | To the inside of; within. It is used in a variety of applications. | - |
| also | 4 | in addition | - |
| hero | 7 | a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States | - |
| onto | 4 | On the top of; upon. | - |
| zero | 13 | indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration | a zero score |
| solo | 4 | without anybody else or anything else | he flew solo |
| auto | 4 | a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine | - |
| info | 7 | a message received and understood | - |
| echo | 9 | ring or echo with sound | - |
| ciao | 6 | an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian) | - |
| otto | 4 | - | - |
| milo | 6 | small drought-resistant sorghums having large yellow or whitish grains | - |
| euro | 4 | the basic monetary unit of most members of the European Union (introduced in 1999); in 2002 twelve European nations (Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Austria, Finland) adopted the euro as their basic unit of money and abandoned their traditional currencies | - |
| coco | 8 | tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics | - |
| unto | 4 | - | - |
| limo | 6 | large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur | - |
| shoo | 7 | drive away by crying `shoo!' | - |
| demo | 7 | give an exhibition of to an interested audience | We will demo the new software in Washington |
| homo | 9 | someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex | - |
| ammo | 8 | projectiles to be fired from a gun | - |
| bobo | 8 | - | - |
| undo | 5 | deprive of certain characteristics | - |
| kilo | 8 | one thousand grams; the basic unit of mass adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites | a kilogram is approximately 2.2 pounds |
| memo | 8 | a written proposal or reminder | - |
| polo | 6 | Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324) | - |
| taco | 6 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descent | - |
| reno | 4 | a city in western Nevada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains; known for gambling casinos and easy divorce and remarriage | - |
| logo | 5 | a company emblem or device | - |
| sumo | 6 | a Japanese form of wrestling; you lose if you are forced out of a small ring or if any part of your body (other than your feet) touches the ground | - |
| veto | 7 | command against | Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store |
| mojo | 13 | a magic power or magic spell | - |
| mayo | 9 | egg yolks and oil and vinegar | - |
| ludo | 5 | a simple board game in which players move counters according to the throw of dice | - |
| judo | 12 | a sport adapted from jujitsu (using principles of not resisting) and similar to wrestling; developed in Japan | - |
| afro | 7 | a rounded thickly curled hairdo | - |
| taro | 4 | herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves | - |
| trio | 4 | a set of three similar things considered as a unit | - |
| halo | 7 | an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint | - |
| dojo | 12 | - | - |
| miro | 6 | New Zealand conifer used for lumber; the dark wood is used for interior carpentry | - |
| lino | 4 | a floor covering | - |
| loco | 6 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| redo | 5 | make new | - |
| lobo | 6 | - | - |
| bozo | 15 | a man who is a stupid incompetent fool | - |
| soho | 7 | a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts | - |
| miso | 6 | a thick paste made from fermented soybeans and barley or rice malt; used in Japanese cooking to make soups or sauces | - |
| lilo | 4 | a type of inflatable air mattress | - |
| expo | 13 | a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display | - |
| fido | 8 | - | - |
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5 letter words
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| hello | 8 | an expression of greeting | every morning they exchanged polite hellos |
| radio | 6 | an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals | - |
| photo | 10 | a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format | - |
| video | 9 | broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects | she is a star of screen and video |
| piano | 7 | (music) low loudness | - |
| bravo | 10 | a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed | - |
| dunno | 6 | - | - |
| pedro | 8 | - | - |
| bingo | 8 | a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards | - |
| romeo | 7 | an ardent male lover | - |
| disco | 8 | popular dance music (especially in the late 1970s); melodic with a regular bass beat; intended mainly for dancing at discotheques | - |
| kiddo | 11 | - | - |
| cargo | 8 | goods carried by a large vehicle | - |
| porno | 7 | creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire | - |
| tango | 6 | a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin | - |
| negro | 6 | a person with African ancestry, | - |
| fatso | 8 | a rotund individual | - |
| paolo | 7 | - | - |
| audio | 6 | an audible acoustic wave frequency | - |
| metro | 7 | an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) | in Paris the subway system is called the `metro' and in London it is called the `tube' or the `underground' |
| motto | 7 | a favorite saying of a sect or political group | - |
| hallo | 8 | - | - |
| macho | 12 | used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner | - |
| chico | 12 | United States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1891-1961) | - |
| pluto | 7 | (Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades | - |
| tempo | 9 | (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played | - |
| mango | 8 | large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit | - |
| condo | 8 | one of the dwelling units in a condominium | - |
| micro | 9 | extremely small in scale or scope or capability | - |
| nacho | 10 | a tortilla chip topped with cheese and chili-pepper and broiled | - |
| rhino | 8 | massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout | - |
| jumbo | 16 | of great mass; huge and bulky | a jumbo jet |
| ratio | 5 | the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree | - |
| mambo | 11 | a Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumba | - |
| yahoo | 11 | a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture | - |
| combo | 11 | a small band of jazz musicians | - |
| rodeo | 6 | an enclosure for cattle that have been rounded up | - |
| amigo | 8 | a friend or comrade | - |
| wacko | 14 | a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad | - |
| cello | 7 | a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing | - |
| chino | 10 | a coarse twilled cotton fabric frequently used for uniforms | - |
| intro | 5 | formally making a person known to another or to the public | - |
| dildo | 7 | a vibrating device that substitutes for an erect penis to provide vaginal stimulation | - |
| patio | 7 | usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence | - |
| banjo | 14 | a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body | - |
| taboo | 7 | a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature | - |
| bimbo | 11 | a young woman indulged by rich and powerful older men | - |
| torso | 5 | the body excluding the head and neck and limbs | - |
| choco | 12 | - | - |
| hippo | 12 | an ancient Numidian town in northwestern Africa adjoining present-day Annaba in northeastern Algeria | - |
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6 letter words
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| studio | 7 | an apartment with a living space and a bathroom and a small kitchen | - |
| tattoo | 6 | a design on the skin made by tattooing | - |
| potato | 8 | annual native to South America having underground stolons bearing edible starchy tubers; widely cultivated as a garden vegetable; vines are poisonous | - |
| casino | 8 | a public building for gambling and entertainment | - |
| psycho | 16 | a person afflicted with psychosis | - |
| tomato | 8 | native to South America; widely cultivated in many varieties | - |
| ghetto | 10 | any segregated mode of living or working that results from bias or stereotyping | the relative security of the gay ghetto |
| franco | 11 | Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975) | - |
| apollo | 8 | (Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis | - |
| stereo | 6 | two photographs taken from slightly different angles that appear three-dimensional when viewed together | - |
| weirdo | 10 | someone deranged and possibly dangerous | - |
| bamboo | 12 | the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles | - |
| cuckoo | 14 | a man who is a stupid incompetent fool | - |
| domino | 9 | United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928) | - |
| gringo | 8 | a Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen) | - |
| overdo | 10 | do something to an excessive degree | - |
| voodoo | 10 | a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers | - |
| techno | 11 | a style of fast heavy electronic dance music usually without vocals | - |
| pronto | 8 | in a punctual manner | - |
| gigolo | 8 | a man who has sex with and is supported by a woman | - |
| toledo | 7 | a city in central Spain on the Tagus river; famous for steel and swords since the first century | - |
| hairdo | 10 | the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair) | - |
| tuxedo | 14 | semiformal evening dress for men | - |
| kimono | 12 | a loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese | - |
| romano | 8 | - | - |
| embryo | 13 | an animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life | - |
| latino | 6 | a native of Latin America | - |
| pseudo | 9 | a person who makes deceitful pretenses | - |
| cicero | 10 | a Roman statesman and orator remembered for his mastery of Latin prose (106-43 BC) | - |
| blanco | 10 | - | - |
| fiasco | 11 | a sudden and violent collapse | - |
| libido | 9 | (psychoanalysis) a Freudian term for sexual urge or desire | - |
| presto | 8 | at a very fast tempo (faster than allegro) | - |
| whacko | 18 | a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad | - |
| hetero | 9 | - | - |
| albino | 8 | a person with congenital albinism: white hair and milky skin; eyes are usually pink | - |
| indigo | 8 | deciduous subshrub of southeastern Asia having pinnate leaves and clusters of red or purple flowers; a source of indigo dye | - |
| velcro | 11 | fasten with Velcro | velcro the belt |
| righto | 10 | - | - |
| bistro | 8 | a small informal restaurant; serves wine | - |
| dorado | 8 | a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Reticulum and Pictor; contains most of the Large Magellanic Cloud | - |
| mikado | 13 | the emperor of Japan; when regarded as a religious leader the emperor is called tenno | - |
| rancho | 11 | - | - |
| poncho | 13 | a blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head | - |
| bronco | 10 | an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang | - |
| dynamo | 12 | generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature | - |
| solano | 6 | - | - |
| fresco | 11 | a durable method of painting on a wall by using watercolors on wet plaster | - |
| grotto | 7 | a small cave (usually with attractive features) | - |
| barrio | 8 | an urban area in a Spanish-speaking country | - |
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7 letter words
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| buffalo | 15 | any of several Old World animals resembling oxen including, e.g., water buffalo; Cape buffalo | - |
| tobacco | 13 | aromatic annual or perennial herbs and shrubs | - |
| volcano | 12 | a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt | - |
| maestro | 9 | an artist of consummate skill | - |
| shampoo | 14 | cleansing agent consisting of soaps or detergents used for washing the hair | - |
| morocco | 13 | a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956 | - |
| alfredo | 11 | - | - |
| tornado | 8 | a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive | - |
| torpedo | 10 | a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States | - |
| synchro | 15 | a system consisting of a generator and a motor so connected that the motor will assume the same relative position as the generator; the generator and the motor are synchronized | - |
| gestapo | 10 | the secret state police in Nazi Germany; known for its terrorist methods | - |
| soprano | 9 | the pitch range of the highest female voice | - |
| undergo | 9 | pass through | The chemical undergoes a sudden change |
| memento | 11 | a reminder of past events | - |
| cheerio | 12 | a farewell remark | - |
| burrito | 9 | a flour tortilla folded around a filling | - |
| electro | 9 | - | - |
| inferno | 10 | (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment | - |
| vertigo | 11 | a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall | - |
| calypso | 14 | rare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf | - |
| risotto | 7 | rice cooked with broth and sprinkled with grated cheese | - |
| avocado | 13 | tropical American tree bearing large pulpy green fruits | - |
| piccolo | 13 | a small flute; pitched an octave above the standard flute | - |
| placebo | 13 | an innocuous or inert medication; given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug | - |
| embargo | 12 | a government order imposing a trade barrier | - |
| chicano | 14 | a person of Mexican descent | - |
| oregano | 8 | aromatic Eurasian perennial | - |
| mafioso | 12 | a member of the Mafia crime syndicate in the United States | - |
| magneto | 10 | a small dynamo with a secondary winding that produces a high voltage enabling a spark to jump between the poles of a spark plug in a gasoline engine | - |
| bravado | 13 | a swaggering show of courage | - |
| mulatto | 9 | an offspring of a black and a white parent | - |
| chorizo | 21 | a spicy Spanish pork sausage | - |
| bambino | 13 | a young child | - |
| hidalgo | 12 | - | - |
| allegro | 8 | a brisk and lively tempo | - |
| marengo | 10 | a battle in 1800 in which the French under Napoleon Bonaparte won a great victory over the Austrians | - |
| palazzo | 27 | - | - |
| lumbago | 12 | backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back; can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc | - |
| tallyho | 13 | - | - |
| portico | 11 | a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area | - |
| montero | 9 | - | - |
| primero | 11 | - | - |
| cassino | 9 | a card game in which cards face up on the table are taken with eligible cards in the hand | - |
| bushido | 13 | traditional code of the Japanese samurai which stressed courage and loyalty and self-discipline and simple living | - |
| vibrato | 12 | (music) a pulsating effect in an instrumental or vocal tone produced by slight and rapid variations in pitch | - |
| curacao | 11 | flavored with sour orange peel | - |
| coquito | 18 | - | - |
| sirocco | 11 | a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand | - |
| jigaboo | 17 | - | - |
| whereto | 13 | - | - |
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8 letter words
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| scenario | 10 | an outline or synopsis of a play (or, by extension, of a literary work) | - |
| mosquito | 19 | two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals | - |
| colorado | 11 | a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains | - |
| kangaroo | 13 | any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail | - |
| espresso | 10 | strong black coffee brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans | - |
| commando | 15 | a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids | - |
| geronimo | 11 | Apache chieftain who raided the white settlers in the Southwest as resistance to being confined to a reservation (1829-1909) | - |
| flamenco | 15 | a style of dancing characteristic of the Andalusian Gypsies; vigorous and rhythmic with clapping and stamping of feet | - |
| castrato | 10 | a male singer who was castrated before puberty and retains a soprano or alto voice | - |
| concerto | 12 | a composition for orchestra and a soloist | - |
| pachinko | 19 | a Japanese pinball game played on a vertical board | - |
| waterloo | 11 | the battle on 18 June 1815 in which Prussian and British forces under Blucher and the Duke of Wellington routed the French forces under Napoleon | - |
| flamingo | 14 | large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes | - |
| stiletto | 8 | a small dagger with a tapered blade | - |
| peekaboo | 16 | a game played with young children; you hide your face and suddenly reveal it as you say boo! | - |
| fellatio | 11 | oral stimulation of the penis | - |
| falsetto | 11 | a male singing voice with artificially high tones in an upper register | - |
| innuendo | 9 | an indirect (and usually malicious) implication | - |
| eldorado | 10 | an imaginary place of great wealth and opportunity; sought in South America by 16th-century explorers | - |
| virtuoso | 11 | someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field | - |
| hitherto | 14 | used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time | - |
| bordello | 11 | a building where prostitutes are available | - |
| gazpacho | 25 | a soup made with chopped tomatoes and onions and cucumbers and peppers and herbs; served cold | - |
| jalapeno | 17 | plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red | - |
| sombrero | 12 | a straw hat with a tall crown and broad brim; worn in American southwest and in Mexico | - |
| superego | 11 | (psychoanalysis) that part of the unconscious mind that acts as a conscience | - |
| libretto | 10 | the words of an opera or musical play | - |
| fandango | 13 | a provocative Spanish courtship dance in triple time; performed by a man and a woman playing castanets | - |
| perfecto | 15 | - | - |
| buckaroo | 16 | local names for a cowboy (`vaquero' is used especially in southwestern and central Texas and `buckaroo' is used especially in California) | - |
| palomino | 12 | a horse of light tan or golden color with cream-colored or white mane and tail | - |
| expresso | 17 | - | - |
| presidio | 11 | a fortress established in the southwestern United States by the Spanish in order to protect their missions and other holdings | Tucson was first settled as a walled presidio |
| cilantro | 10 | parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish | - |
| staccato | 12 | (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply | staccato applause |
| cockatoo | 16 | white or light-colored crested parrot of the Australian region; often kept as cage birds | - |
| neutrino | 8 | an elementary, electrically neutral particle with a very small mass | - |
| machismo | 17 | exaggerated masculinity | - |
| amaretto | 10 | an Italian almond liqueur | - |
| lothario | 11 | a successful womanizer; a man who behaves selfishly in his sexual relationships with women | - |
| cruzeiro | 19 | - | - |
| caudillo | 11 | - | - |
| habanero | 13 | - | - |
| alfresco | 13 | outside a building | - |
| cornetto | 10 | - | - |
| intaglio | 9 | glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo) | - |
| garbanzo | 20 | large white roundish Asiatic legume; usually dried | - |
| sargasso | 9 | brown algae with rounded bladders forming dense floating masses in tropical Atlantic waters as in the Sargasso Sea | - |
| vitiligo | 12 | an acquired skin disease characterized by patches of unpigmented skin (often surrounded by a heavily pigmented border) | - |
| moderato | 11 | (of tempo) moderate | - |
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9 letter words
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| superhero | 14 | - | - |
| portfolio | 14 | a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather | he remembered her because she was carrying a large portfolio |
| taekwondo | 17 | a Korean martial art similar to karate | - |
| manifesto | 14 | a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government) | - |
| pistachio | 16 | nut of Mediterranean trees having an edible green kernel | - |
| crescendo | 14 | grow louder | The music crescendoes here |
| incognito | 12 | with your identity concealed | - |
| armadillo | 12 | burrowing chiefly nocturnal mammal with body covered with strong horny plates | - |
| caballero | 13 | - | - |
| carpaccio | 17 | - | - |
| politburo | 13 | the chief executive and political committee of the Communist Party | - |
| telephoto | 14 | a photograph made with a telephoto lens | - |
| paparazzo | 31 | a freelance photographer who pursues celebrities trying to take candid photographs of them to sell to newspapers or magazines | - |
| desperado | 13 | a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier) | - |
| simpatico | 15 | - | - |
| magnifico | 17 | a person of distinguished rank or appearance | - |
| altiplano | 11 | - | - |
| antipasto | 11 | a course of appetizers in an Italian meal | - |
| glissando | 11 | a rapid series of ascending or descending notes on the musical scale | - |
| majordomo | 21 | - | - |
| cigarillo | 12 | small cigar or cigarette wrapped in tobacco instead of paper | - |
| finocchio | 19 | aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in salads | - |
| solferino | 12 | a pink dye that was discovered in 1859, the year a battle was fought at Solferino | - |
| campesino | 15 | - | - |
| imbroglio | 14 | an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation | - |
| pizzicato | 31 | a note or passage that is played pizzicato | - |
| grandioso | 11 | - | - |
| contralto | 11 | of or being the lowest female voice | - |
| inamorato | 11 | a man with whom you are in love or have an intimate relationship | - |
| solfeggio | 14 | a voice exercise; singing scales or runs to the same syllable | - |
| sostenuto | 9 | - | - |
| mustachio | 16 | a large bushy moustache (with hair growing sometimes down the sides of the mouth) | - |
| babyccino | 20 | - | - |
| galactico | 14 | - | - |
| calimocho | 18 | - | - |
| capicollo | 15 | - | - |
| ristretto | 9 | - | - |
| romanesco | 13 | - | - |
| smackeroo | 17 | - | - |
| olinguito | 10 | - | - |
| penseroso | 11 | - | - |
| latifondo | 13 | - | - |
| ambuscado | 16 | - | - |
| andantino | 10 | (of tempo) moderately fast | - |
| albarello | 11 | - | - |
| algarrobo | 12 | - | - |
| altissimo | 11 | very high | - |
| antimacho | 16 | - | - |
| ayahuasco | 17 | - | - |
| cipollino | 13 | - | - |
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View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cappuccino | 20 | equal parts of espresso and hot milk topped with cinnamon and nutmeg and usually whipped cream | - |
| prosciutto | 14 | Italian salt-cured ham usually sliced paper thin | - |
| impresario | 14 | a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments | - |
| hullabaloo | 15 | disturbance usually in protest | - |
| aficionado | 16 | a fan of bull fighting | - |
| maraschino | 17 | cherry preserved in true or imitation maraschino liqueur | - |
| portobello | 14 | - | - |
| switcheroo | 18 | a sudden unexpected switch | - |
| didgeridoo | 14 | - | - |
| carabinero | 14 | - | - |
| diminuendo | 14 | (music) gradually decreasing in volume | - |
| peccadillo | 17 | a petty misdeed | - |
| pianissimo | 14 | (music) low loudness | - |
| bravissimo | 17 | - | - |
| didjeridoo | 20 | - | - |
| fortepiano | 15 | - | - |
| fortissimo | 15 | a direction in music; to be played very loudly | - |
| fazendeiro | 23 | - | - |
| fianchetto | 18 | - | - |
| fantastico | 15 | - | - |
| estrangelo | 11 | - | - |
| espressivo | 15 | - | - |
| estanciero | 12 | - | - |
| eighteenmo | 16 | - | - |
| martellato | 12 | - | - |
| octodecimo | 17 | - | - |
| nontobacco | 16 | - | - |
| moustachio | 17 | a large bushy moustache (with hair growing sometimes down the sides of the mouth) | - |
| mezzotinto | 30 | - | - |
| rondoletto | 11 | - | - |
| saltarello | 10 | - | - |
| ritornello | 10 | - | - |
| ritardando | 12 | (music) gradually decreasing in tempo | - |
| superjumbo | 23 | - | - |
| supermicro | 16 | - | - |
| supermacho | 19 | - | - |
| supercargo | 15 | an officer on a merchant ship in charge of the cargo and its sale and purchase | - |
| strepitoso | 12 | - | - |
| stracchino | 17 | - | - |
| stringendo | 12 | - | - |
| stiacciato | 14 | - | - |
| shongololo | 14 | - | - |
| semifreddo | 17 | - | - |
| serrasalmo | 12 | - | - |
| scherzando | 25 | - | - |
| pensieroso | 12 | - | - |
| pentimento | 14 | the reappearance in a painting of an underlying image that had been painted over (usually when the later painting becomes transparent with age) | - |
| parmigiano | 15 | - | - |
| paramedico | 17 | - | - |
| peacherino | 17 | - | - |
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Welcome to the whimsical world of words ending with "O"! These words carry a certain flair and musicality that can transform everyday language into something extraordinary. Whether they're zesty and spicy or calm and mellow, these words have a unique way of rolling off the tongue, adding character to our conversations. From everyday words to high-scoring Scrabble gems, let's dive into the fascinating universe of these special words and uncover their charm.
About words ending with O
In the English language, words that end in "O" are like the exclamation points of vocabulary—they often add a touch of excitement or emphasis. The letter "O" at the end of a word can influence pronunciation dramatically, giving words a rounder, more open sound. For instance, compare the crisp ending of "cat" to the fuller, more resonant finish of "piano." It’s a subtle yet impactful difference that makes these words memorable and fun to say.
Words ending in "O" also tend to stand out due to their diverse origins and uses. Many of these words are borrowed from other languages, such as Italian, Spanish, and Japanese, adding a cosmopolitan flair to our lexicon. Think of "taco," "kimono," and "bravo"—each of these words carries with it a piece of its cultural history, enriching our language with their unique sounds and meanings.
Popular word examples
Here are some of the most popular words that end with "O," showcasing their definitions, usage, and interesting tidbits.
Piano
- Definition: A large keyboard musical instrument with strings struck by hammers.
- Example in a Sentence: She played a beautiful sonata on the grand piano.
- Fun Fact: The word "piano" is short for "pianoforte," which means "soft-loud" in Italian, referring to the instrument's dynamic range.
Taco
- Definition: A traditional Mexican dish consisting of a folded or rolled tortilla filled with various ingredients.
- Example in a Sentence: We had delicious fish tacos for dinner last night.
- Fun Fact: The word "taco" originally referred to the paper wrappers used for holding gunpowder in early mining operations in Mexico.
Bingo
- Definition: A game in which players mark off numbers on cards as they are drawn randomly by a caller.
- Example in a Sentence: Grandma loves playing bingo at the community center.
- Fun Fact: The game was originally called "beano" because players used beans to mark their cards.
Zero
- Definition: The numerical figure 0; representing no quantity or null value.
- Example in a Sentence: The temperature dropped to zero degrees last night.
- Fun Fact: The concept of zero as a number was first developed by ancient Indian mathematicians.
Cello
- Definition: A bowed string instrument of the violin family, held upright on the floor between the legs of the seated player.
- Example in a Sentence: He played a haunting melody on the cello.
- Fun Fact: The full name for the cello is "violoncello," an Italian term meaning "little violone."
Hero
- Definition: A person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
- Example in a Sentence: The firefighter became a local hero after rescuing a child from a burning building.
- Fun Fact: In ancient Greek mythology, a hero was often a demigod or someone with extraordinary strength and abilities.
Rhino
- Definition: Short for rhinoceros, a large, heavy mammal with one or two horns on its snout.
- Example in a Sentence: The rhino roamed freely in the African savanna.
- Fun Fact: The word "rhinoceros" comes from the Greek words "rhino" (nose) and "keras" (horn).
Judo
- Definition: A modern martial art and combat sport originating in Japan.
- Example in a Sentence: She earned her black belt in judo after years of training.
- Fun Fact: Judo means "gentle way" in Japanese, emphasizing technique over brute strength.
Motto
- Definition: A short sentence or phrase that encapsulates the beliefs or ideals of an individual or organization.
- Example in a Sentence: Their family motto is "Live and let live."
- Fun Fact: The term "motto" comes from the Latin word "muttum," meaning a grunt or a brief utterance.
Dynamo
- Definition: A machine for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy; also, a highly energetic person.
- Example in a Sentence: She's a real dynamo, always full of energy and ideas.
- Fun Fact: The dynamo was invented by Michael Faraday, whose work laid the foundation for electromagnetic technology.
High-scoring Scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words ending in "O" can be game-changers. Here are some high-scoring examples to keep in your arsenal.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quango | 16 | A quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization. |
| Gazebo | 18 | A freestanding, open-sided structure often found in gardens or parks. |
| Chorizo | 21 | A type of spicy Spanish or Mexican pork sausage. |
| Kakapo | 18 | A nocturnal, flightless parrot native to New Zealand. |
| Calypso | 14 | A type of Afro-Caribbean music and dance originating in Trinidad and Tobago. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans know that finding the right five-letter word can make or break your game. Here are some perfect fits that end with "O."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bravo | Used to express approval when a performer or action is admired. |
| Banjo | A stringed musical instrument with a round body and long neck. |
| Intro | Short for introduction. |
| Limbo | An intermediate or transitional state, often implying neglect. |
| Mango | A tropical fruit with sweet, juicy flesh and a large pit. |
Unusual and rare word examples
For the logophiles who love the obscure and rare, here are some intriguing words that end with "O."
Kakapo
- Definition: A nocturnal, flightless parrot native to New Zealand.
- Interesting Fact: The kakapo is critically endangered, with only around 200 individuals left.
- Example in a Sentence: Conservationists are working hard to protect the kakapo from extinction.
Bongo
- Definition: An antelope species native to the African forests or a type of drum.
- Interesting Fact: The bongo drum has its roots in Afro-Cuban music and is played in pairs.
- Example in a Sentence: The musician played a lively rhythm on the bongo drums.
Imbroglio
- Definition: An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.
- Interesting Fact: The word comes from the Italian "imbrogliare," meaning to tangle or confuse.
- Example in a Sentence: The political scandal turned into a massive imbroglio.
Sirocco
- Definition: A hot wind, often dusty or rainy, blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.
- Interesting Fact: The sirocco can raise temperatures dramatically and affect weather patterns.
- Example in a Sentence: The sirocco brought a wave of heat and dust to the coastal town.
Calypso
- Definition: A type of Afro-Caribbean music and dance originating in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Interesting Fact: The name "calypso" is said to be derived from the West African Hausa word "kaiso," meaning "bravo!"
- Example in a Sentence: The band played upbeat calypso tunes that got everyone dancing.
Final words
From everyday essentials to exotic rarities, words ending in "O" bring a special zest to the English language. They entertain, inform, and score big in games, all while sounding delightfully melodic. Keep these words in your back pocket—they’re sure to add a splash of color to your vocabulary!
