Words Starting With CA
Welcome to a captivating world where words beginning with "CA" come alive! From the charming "cactus" to the curious "caterpillar," this linguistic journey promises to captivate your imagination. Dive in and discover the colorful, creative, and sometimes quirky collection of words that start with these two dynamic letters!
3 letter words
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| can | 5 | a buoy with a round bottom and conical top | - |
| car | 5 | a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine | he needs a car to get to work |
| cat | 5 | a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work | - |
| cab | 7 | a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money | - |
| cap | 7 | a protective covering that is part of a plant | - |
| cal | 5 | - | - |
| cam | 7 | a river in east central England that flows past Cambridge to join the Ouse River | - |
| cad | 6 | someone who is morally reprehensible | - |
| caf | 8 | - | - |
| caw | 8 | the sound made by corvine birds | - |
| cay | 8 | a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida | - |
| caz | 14 | - | - |
| caa | 5 | - | - |
| cag | 6 | - | - |
4 letter words
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| call | 6 | assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to | - |
| came | 8 | - | - |
| care | 6 | prefer or wish to do something | Do you care to try this dish? |
| case | 6 | a specific size and style of type within a type family | - |
| calm | 8 | steadiness of mind under stress | - |
| card | 7 | a list of dishes available at a restaurant | - |
| cash | 9 | money in the form of bills or coins | there is a desperate shortage of hard cash |
| cake | 10 | small flat mass of chopped food | - |
| camp | 10 | an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose | - |
| carl | 6 | - | - |
| cast | 6 | the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel | - |
| cave | 9 | hollow out as if making a cave or opening | - |
| cage | 7 | a movable screen placed behind home base to catch balls during batting practice | - |
| cafe | 9 | a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold | - |
| cart | 6 | draw slowly or heavily | - |
| cant | 6 | a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) | - |
| cans | 6 | - | - |
| cane | 6 | beat with a cane | - |
| cape | 8 | a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter | - |
| calf | 9 | the muscular back part of the shank | - |
| cain | 6 | (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God | - |
| caps | 8 | - | - |
| casa | 6 | - | - |
| carp | 8 | raise trivial objections | - |
| cade | 7 | - | - |
| capa | 8 | - | - |
| cate | 6 | - | - |
| carr | 6 | - | - |
| carb | 8 | - | - |
| cadi | 7 | - | - |
| caca | 8 | - | - |
| cang | 7 | - | - |
| capo | 8 | the head of a branch of an organized crime syndicate | - |
| camo | 8 | fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background | - |
| caff | 12 | informal British term for a cafe | - |
| cack | 12 | - | - |
| caph | 11 | - | - |
| cask | 10 | a cylindrical container that holds liquids | - |
| cark | 10 | disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed | - |
| caas | 6 | - | - |
| caba | 8 | - | - |
| cabs | 8 | - | - |
| cads | 7 | - | - |
| cafs | 9 | - | - |
| cags | 7 | - | - |
| cagy | 10 | showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others | - |
| caid | 7 | - | - |
| caky | 13 | - | - |
| calk | 10 | seal with caulking | - |
| calo | 6 | - | - |
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5 letter words
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| cause | 7 | any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results | - |
| catch | 12 | reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | - |
| carry | 10 | transmit or serve as the medium for transmission | The airwaves carry the sound |
| cards | 8 | a game played with playing cards | - |
| candy | 11 | a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts | - |
| cable | 9 | television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver | - |
| cabin | 9 | a small house built of wood; usually in a wooded area | - |
| carol | 7 | joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ | - |
| cargo | 8 | goods carried by a large vehicle | - |
| camel | 9 | cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions | - |
| canal | 7 | a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance | the alimentary canal |
| carve | 10 | engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface | carve one's name into the bark |
| caste | 7 | a social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank or profession or wealth | - |
| cadet | 8 | a military trainee (as at a military academy) | - |
| canoe | 7 | small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle | - |
| canon | 7 | a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall | - |
| caddy | 12 | a can for storing tea | - |
| catty | 10 | any of various units of weight used in southeastern Asia (especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams) | - |
| camus | 9 | French writer who portrayed the human condition as isolated in an absurd world (1913-1960) | - |
| cater | 7 | give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance | - |
| carat | 7 | the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold | - |
| cache | 12 | (computer science) RAM memory that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated; used to optimize data transfers between system elements with different characteristics | - |
| capri | 9 | an island (part of Campania) in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy; a tourist attraction noted for beautiful scenery | - |
| cager | 8 | an athlete who plays basketball | - |
| cajun | 14 | a Louisianian descended from Acadian immigrants from Nova Scotia (`Cajun' comes from `Acadian') | - |
| cabby | 14 | someone who drives a taxi for a living | - |
| carte | 7 | a list of dishes available at a restaurant | - |
| cameo | 9 | engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring) | - |
| caper | 9 | a crime (especially a robbery) | - |
| cabal | 9 | a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue | - |
| campo | 11 | - | - |
| cacti | 9 | - | - |
| canst | 7 | - | - |
| cadre | 8 | a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement | - |
| carom | 9 | a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other | - |
| canny | 10 | showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others | - |
| carer | 7 | - | - |
| canto | 7 | a major division of a long poem | - |
| carny | 10 | - | - |
| cates | 7 | - | - |
| cavil | 10 | raise trivial objections | - |
| cased | 8 | covered or protected with or as if with a case | knights cased in steel |
| cairn | 7 | small rough-haired breed of terrier from Scotland | - |
| cagey | 11 | showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others | a cagey lawyer |
| cacao | 9 | tropical American tree producing cacao beans | - |
| calla | 7 | water arum | - |
| caulk | 11 | a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight | - |
| caput | 9 | the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains | - |
| cadge | 9 | obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling | - |
| campy | 14 | providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities | campy Hollywood musicals of the 1940's |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| called | 9 | - | - |
| cannot | 8 | - | - |
| caught | 12 | - | - |
| 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) | - |
| career | 8 | the general progression of your working or professional life | the general had had a distinguished career |
| cancer | 10 | type genus of the family Cancridae | - |
| castle | 8 | a large and stately mansion | - |
| canada | 9 | a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada | - |
| cancel | 10 | declare null and void; make ineffective | - |
| carmen | 10 | - | - |
| carter | 8 | Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939) | - |
| caesar | 8 | conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC) | - |
| casino | 8 | a public building for gambling and entertainment | - |
| carpet | 10 | floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) | - |
| cattle | 8 | domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age | so many head of cattle |
| candle | 9 | the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin | - |
| carbon | 10 | a thin paper coated on one side with a dark waxy substance (often containing carbon); used to transfer characters from the original to an under sheet of paper | - |
| campus | 12 | a field on which the buildings of a university are situated | - |
| caring | 9 | a loving feeling | - |
| cannon | 8 | lower part of the leg extending from the hock to the fetlock in hoofed mammals | - |
| canyon | 11 | a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall | - |
| casual | 8 | hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough | a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws |
| cassie | 8 | tropical American thorny shrub or small tree; fragrant yellow flowers used in making perfumery | - |
| carrot | 8 | perennial plant widely cultivated as an annual in many varieties for its long conical orange edible roots; temperate and tropical regions | - |
| caller | 8 | a social or business visitor | - |
| calmly | 13 | in a sedate manner | - |
| carved | 12 | made for or formed by carving (`carven' is archaic or literary) | the carved fretwork |
| caress | 8 | touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner | He caressed her face |
| canvas | 11 | a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel | - |
| canned | 9 | recorded for broadcast | canned laughter |
| cavity | 14 | space that is surrounded by something | - |
| caviar | 11 | salted roe of sturgeon or other large fish; usually served as an hors d'oeuvre | - |
| cactus | 10 | any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines | - |
| cartel | 8 | a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service | - |
| casket | 12 | box in which a corpse is buried or cremated | - |
| carver | 11 | United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943) | - |
| canary | 11 | any of several small Old World finches | - |
| cantor | 8 | the official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos | - |
| calves | 11 | - | - |
| canine | 8 | any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles | - |
| carton | 8 | the quantity contained in a carton | - |
| carlin | 8 | - | - |
| catchy | 16 | having concealed difficulty | a catchy question |
| camper | 12 | a recreational vehicle equipped for camping out while traveling | - |
| casing | 9 | the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced |
| candid | 10 | openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness | his candid eyes |
| cabbie | 12 | - | - |
| canopy | 13 | a covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather | - |
| cashed | 12 | for which money has been paid | a cashed check |
| cayman | 13 | a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly | - |
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7 letter words
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| careful | 12 | unhurried and with care and dignity | - |
| calling | 10 | the particular occupation for which you are trained | - |
| captain | 11 | the leader of a group of people | a captain of industry |
| carried | 10 | - | - |
| capable | 13 | possibly accepting or permitting | a passage capable of misinterpretation |
| cameras | 11 | - | - |
| capital | 11 | the upper part of a column that supports the entablature | - |
| capture | 11 | the act of taking of a person by force | - |
| causing | 10 | the act of causing something to happen | - |
| cabinet | 11 | a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock | - |
| camping | 14 | the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp | - |
| casting | 10 | the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel | - |
| cartoon | 9 | a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence | - |
| cabbage | 14 | make off with belongings of others | - |
| caution | 9 | the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger | a man of caution |
| caravan | 12 | a camper equipped with living quarters | - |
| carrier | 9 | a radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal | - |
| cavalry | 15 | troops trained to fight on horseback | - |
| canteen | 9 | a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen | - |
| cashier | 12 | an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money | - |
| caliber | 11 | a degree or grade of excellence or worth | an executive of low caliber |
| cabaret | 11 | a series of acts at a night club | - |
| capsule | 11 | a shortened version of a written work | - |
| captive | 14 | giving or marked by complete attention to | - |
| cardiac | 12 | of or relating to the heart | cardiac arrest |
| catcher | 14 | (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher | - |
| carmine | 11 | of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies | - |
| carving | 13 | creating figures or designs in three dimensions | - |
| capitol | 11 | the government building in Washington where the United States Senate and the House of Representatives meet | - |
| calcium | 13 | a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals | - |
| caramel | 11 | having the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown | - |
| catfish | 15 | large ferocious northern deep-sea food fishes with strong teeth and no pelvic fins | - |
| cadaver | 13 | the dead body of a human being | the cadaver was intended for dissection |
| catalog | 10 | make an itemized list or catalog of; classify | He is cataloguing his photographic negatives |
| carcass | 11 | the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food | - |
| caveman | 14 | someone who lives in a cave | - |
| calming | 12 | the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of) | - |
| caterer | 9 | someone who provides food and service (as for a party) | - |
| carnage | 10 | the savage and excessive killing of many people | - |
| camelot | 11 | (Arthurian legend) the capital of King Arthur's kingdom; according to the legend, truth and goodness and beauty reigned there | - |
| 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 | - |
| catwalk | 16 | narrow pathway high in the air (as above a stage or between parts of a building or along a bridge) | - |
| caribou | 11 | Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called `reindeer' in Eurasia and `caribou' in North America | - |
| calibre | 11 | a degree or grade of excellence or worth | - |
| cadence | 12 | (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse | - |
| caprice | 13 | a sudden desire | - |
| carotid | 10 | of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck | - |
| cascade | 12 | rush down in big quantities, like a cascade | - |
| callous | 9 | having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear | calloused skin |
| calorie | 9 | unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade at atmospheric pressure | - |
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8 letter words
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| carrying | 14 | - | - |
| campaign | 15 | several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints) | - |
| catholic | 15 | a member of a Catholic church | - |
| captured | 13 | - | - |
| catching | 16 | (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection | - |
| capacity | 17 | the amount that can be contained | the gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallons |
| calendar | 11 | a list or register of events (appointments or social events or court cases etc) | I have you on my calendar for next Monday |
| cannabis | 12 | any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs | - |
| carnival | 13 | a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment | the whole occasion had a carnival atmosphere |
| carriage | 11 | characteristic way of bearing one's body | - |
| canceled | 13 | - | - |
| careless | 10 | (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration | careless of the consequences |
| cardinal | 11 | crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male | - |
| cautious | 10 | people who are fearful and cautious | - |
| category | 14 | a collection of things sharing a common attribute | - |
| cassette | 10 | a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video | - |
| catering | 11 | providing food and services | - |
| carefree | 13 | cheerfully irresponsible | carefree with his money |
| cannibal | 12 | a person who eats human flesh | - |
| casualty | 13 | someone injured or killed in an accident | - |
| caffeine | 16 | a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects | - |
| calamari | 12 | (Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food | - |
| casually | 13 | in an unconcerned manner | glanced casually at the headlines |
| calamity | 15 | an event resulting in great loss and misfortune | the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity |
| campfire | 17 | a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp) | - |
| campsite | 14 | a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent | - |
| canister | 10 | metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour | - |
| castrate | 10 | deprive of strength or vigor | - |
| calculus | 12 | a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body | - |
| castrato | 10 | a male singer who was castrated before puberty and retains a soprano or alto voice | - |
| carousel | 10 | a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement | - |
| cashmere | 15 | an area in southwestern Asia whose sovereignty is disputed between Pakistan and India | - |
| catalyst | 13 | (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected | - |
| catapult | 12 | hurl as if with a sling | - |
| cauldron | 11 | a very large pot that is used for boiling | - |
| catheter | 13 | a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open | - |
| calmness | 12 | steadiness of mind under stress | - |
| cabernet | 12 | superior Bordeaux type of red wine | - |
| canaries | 10 | a group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic off the northwest coast of Africa forming Spanish provinces | - |
| callback | 18 | a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair) | - |
| cardigan | 12 | slightly bowlegged variety of corgi having rounded ears and a long tail | - |
| cavalier | 13 | a gallant or courtly gentleman | - |
| capsized | 22 | - | - |
| causeway | 16 | a road that is raised above water or marshland or sand | - |
| cataract | 12 | a large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipice | - |
| calluses | 10 | - | - |
| camomile | 14 | Eurasian plant with apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally; in some classification systems placed in genus Anthemis | - |
| castaway | 16 | a shipwrecked person | - |
| caboodle | 13 | any collection in its entirety | she bought the whole caboodle |
| cakewalk | 21 | an easy accomplishment | winning the tournament was a cakewalk for him |
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9 letter words
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| carefully | 17 | as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact | - |
| cancelled | 14 | (of events) no longer planned or scheduled | - |
| candidate | 13 | someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) | - |
| carpenter | 13 | a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects | - |
| calculate | 13 | predict in advance | - |
| cafeteria | 14 | a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier | - |
| cameraman | 15 | a photographer who operates a movie camera | - |
| cathedral | 15 | the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese | - |
| caretaker | 15 | a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person) | - |
| catalogue | 12 | make an itemized list or catalog of; classify | - |
| cardboard | 15 | a stiff moderately thick paper | - |
| capturing | 14 | - | - |
| captivity | 19 | the state of being imprisoned | he was held in captivity until he died |
| cartridge | 13 | an electro-acoustic transducer that is the part of the arm of a record player that holds the needle and that is removable | - |
| caressing | 12 | affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) | - |
| canceling | 14 | - | - |
| casserole | 11 | food cooked and served in a casserole | - |
| castrated | 12 | deprived of sexual capacity or sexual attributes | - |
| cataclysm | 18 | a sudden violent change in the earth's surface | - |
| camcorder | 16 | a portable television camera and videocassette recorder | - |
| candidacy | 18 | the campaign of a candidate to be elected | - |
| cartilage | 12 | tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults | - |
| 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) | - |
| catechism | 18 | an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers | - |
| carpentry | 16 | the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood | - |
| carnivore | 14 | any animal that feeds on flesh | Tyrannosaurus Rex was a large carnivore |
| caballero | 13 | - | - |
| catatonic | 13 | characterized by catatonia especially either rigidity or extreme laxness of limbs | - |
| calabrese | 13 | - | - |
| cancerous | 13 | like a cancer; an evil that grows and spreads | remorse was cancerous within him |
| carnation | 11 | Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors | - |
| caesarean | 11 | of or relating to or in the manner of Julius Caesar | - |
| caregiver | 15 | a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability | - |
| carpeting | 14 | floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) | - |
| carpaccio | 17 | - | - |
| carbonate | 13 | a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3) | - |
| cathartic | 16 | strongly laxative | - |
| cartwheel | 17 | a dollar made of silver | - |
| capacitor | 15 | an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge | - |
| cartouche | 16 | a cartridge (usually with paper casing) | - |
| cascading | 15 | - | - |
| carcinoma | 15 | any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer | - |
| cacophony | 21 | a loud harsh or strident noise | - |
| catamaran | 13 | a boat with two parallel hulls held together by single deck | - |
| causality | 14 | the relation between causes and effects | - |
| cabdriver | 17 | someone who drives a taxi for a living | - |
| captivate | 16 | attract; cause to be enamored | - |
| cataplexy | 23 | - | - |
| capillary | 16 | a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action | - |
| cassoulet | 11 | - | - |
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10 letter words
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| capitalism | 16 | an economic system based on private ownership of capital | - |
| calculated | 15 | carefully thought out in advance | a calculated insult |
| cappuccino | 20 | equal parts of espresso and hot milk topped with cinnamon and nutmeg and usually whipped cream | - |
| capitalist | 14 | favoring or practicing capitalism | - |
| camouflage | 18 | the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance | - |
| calculator | 14 | a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; can be mechanical or electronic | - |
| capability | 19 | the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally | he worked to the limits of his capability |
| cannonball | 14 | a solid projectile that in former times was fired from a cannon | - |
| cartwright | 19 | English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823) | - |
| captivated | 18 | strongly attracted | - |
| capricious | 16 | determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason | a capricious refusal |
| carburetor | 14 | mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion | - |
| campground | 18 | a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent | - |
| castration | 12 | the deletion of objectionable parts from a literary work | - |
| cartoonist | 12 | a person who draws cartoons | - |
| carelessly | 15 | without caution or prudence | one unfortunately sees historic features carelessly lost when estates fall into unsympathetic hands |
| canterbury | 17 | a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church | - |
| caricature | 14 | a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect | - |
| cautiously | 15 | as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact | she ventured cautiously downstairs |
| calibrated | 15 | marked with or divided into degrees | a calibrated thermometer |
| carjacking | 26 | the violent theft of an occupied car | - |
| canvassing | 16 | persuasion of voters in a political campaign | - |
| capitalize | 23 | supply with capital, as of a business by using a combination of capital used by investors and debt capital provided by lenders | - |
| cancelling | 15 | - | - |
| cannelloni | 12 | tubular pasta filled with meat or cheese | - |
| categorize | 22 | place into or assign to a category | Children learn early on to categorize |
| cautionary | 15 | warding off | - |
| capitulate | 14 | surrender under agreed conditions | - |
| cardiology | 17 | the branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseases | - |
| cantaloupe | 14 | the fruit of a cantaloup vine; small to medium-sized melon with yellowish flesh | - |
| cantonment | 14 | temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers | - |
| carbonated | 15 | having carbonation (especially artificially carbonated) | - |
| caseworker | 19 | someone employed to provide social services (especially to the disadvantaged) | - |
| castrating | 13 | - | - |
| candelabra | 15 | branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights | - |
| cacciatore | 16 | - | - |
| cardholder | 17 | a person who holds a credit card or debit card | - |
| calamitous | 14 | (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin | a calamitous defeat |
| cardiogram | 16 | a graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph | - |
| cataleptic | 16 | a person suffering from catalepsy | - |
| campaigner | 17 | a politician who is running for public office | - |
| cauterized | 22 | - | - |
| cavalryman | 20 | a soldier in a motorized army unit | - |
| candyfloss | 19 | a candy made by spinning sugar that has been boiled to a high temperature | - |
| carabinero | 14 | - | - |
| cardplayer | 18 | - | - |
| carbonized | 24 | - | - |
| catalyzing | 25 | - | - |
| caballeros | 14 | - | - |
| cadaverous | 16 | very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold | - |
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Welcome to the captivating world of words starting with CA! These two letters open up a treasure trove of linguistic delights that are as diverse as they are interesting. From common terms we use every day to those peculiar gems that pop up in word games, the CA combination is a linguistic powerhouse. Whether it's the melody of pronunciation or the rhythm of meaning, these words are bound to catch your attention. Let’s dive into some fascinating examples and see how CA can add a little charm and charisma to our language.
About words starting with CA
Words beginning with CA are like the Swiss Army knives of the English language—versatile and incredibly handy. The duo of letters stands at the forefront of many essential nouns, adjectives, and verbs, making them frequent flyers in our daily conversations. One interesting aspect of CA words is their ability to morph sounds and meanings in delightful ways. For example, "catapult" not only takes you back to medieval times with its imagery but also adds a playful bounce when spoken aloud. Similarly, "cascade" flows smoothly just like its meaning, evoking images of waterfalls and gentle streams.
What makes CA words even more intriguing is their adaptability across various contexts. This pair of letters often acts as a chameleon, blending seamlessly into different linguistic environments. Take "catalyst," for example—a term that fits comfortably in both scientific discussions and motivational speeches. Or "canvas," a word that evokes creativity whether you're talking about art or adventure. These examples illustrate how words starting with CA influence language by offering both clarity and complexity, opening up endless possibilities for expression.
Popular word examples
The CA combination is not just foundational; it's also fun! Here are some popular examples that show how versatile and lively these words can be.
Cake
- Definition: A sweet baked dessert, typically made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients.
- Example in a Sentence: "The birthday cake was decorated with colorful sprinkles and candles."
- Fun Fact: The phrase "let them eat cake," attributed to Marie Antoinette, is actually a historical myth!
Cat
- Definition: A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws.
- Example in a Sentence: "The cat lounged in the sun, purring contentedly."
- Fun Fact: Cats have been domesticated for nearly 4,000 years, originating from wildcats in Africa.
Camera
- Definition: A device for recording visual images in the form of photographs, film, or video.
- Example in a Sentence: "She took her camera on the trip to capture every moment."
- Fun Fact: The first digital camera was invented in 1975 by an engineer at Kodak.
Carrot
- Definition: A root vegetable, usually orange in color, though purple, black, red, white, and yellow varieties exist.
- Example in a Sentence: "Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is good for eye health."
- Fun Fact: Carrots were originally purple before selective breeding produced the orange variety we know today.
Castle
- Definition: A large building typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat.
- Example in a Sentence: "The ancient castle stood majestically on the hill overlooking the village."
- Fun Fact: Castles were not only residences but also symbols of power and prestige in medieval society.
Calibrate
- Definition: To adjust (a measuring instrument) to ensure its accuracy.
- Example in a Sentence: "You need to calibrate the scale before weighing the ingredients."
- Fun Fact: The term is derived from the Latin word "calibratus," which means "to measure."
Canvas
- Definition: A strong, unbleached cloth used for sails, tents, and as a surface for oil painting.
- Example in a Sentence: "The artist prepared her canvas before starting the new painting."
- Fun Fact: The word comes from the Latin "cannapaceus," meaning "made of hemp."
Carnival
- Definition: A public event or celebration, typically involving processions, music, dancing, and the use of masquerade.
- Example in a Sentence: "The carnival parade was filled with vibrant colors and music."
- Fun Fact: The word "carnival" is derived from the Latin "carne levare," meaning "to remove meat," referring to the Lenten season.
Candle
- Definition: A cylindrical piece of wax with a central wick that is lit to produce light as it burns.
- Example in a Sentence: "She lit a candle for ambiance during dinner."
- Fun Fact: Candles have been used since ancient Egyptian times, where they made rushlights by soaking the pithy core of reeds in melted animal fat.
Calendar
- Definition: A system for organizing days for social, religious, commercial, or administrative purposes.
- Example in a Sentence: "The calendar on the wall was marked with important dates and appointments."
- Fun Fact: The Gregorian calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, is the most widely used calendar system today.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For those who love Scrabble, words beginning with CA can help rack up the points! Here are some high-scoring examples:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Cabazon | 20 | A type of fish found along the Pacific coast. |
| Catfish | 15 | A freshwater or marine fish with whisker-like feelers. |
| Cacique | 21 | A native chief or local political leader in Latin America. |
| Canzonet | 19 | A short song or ballad. |
| Cabbage | 14 | A leafy green, red, or white biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
If you're a Wordle enthusiast, these five-letter CA words might be just what you need for a winning streak:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cable | A thick rope or wire for transmitting electricity or signals. |
| Camel | A large, long-necked ungulate with humps on its back, found in desert regions. |
| Caper | To skip or dance about in a lively or playful way. |
| Canoe | A narrow, lightweight boat pointed at both ends and open on top, propelled by one or more seated paddlers using paddles. |
| Carol | A song or hymn, typically joyous and festive. |
Unusual and rare word examples
For those who enjoy the uncommon and peculiar, here are some rare CA words to spice up your vocabulary:
Cacophony
- Definition: A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
- Interesting Fact: The word derives from Greek "kakophonia," with "kakos" meaning "bad" and "phone" meaning "voice."
- Example in a Sentence: "The cacophony of car horns in the traffic jam was overwhelming."
Cabal
- Definition: A secret political clique or faction.
- Interesting Fact: The term gained notoriety in 17th-century England and is thought to be a backronym for five ministers' names under King Charles II.
- Example in a Sentence: "Rumors of a cabal plotting against the government spread quickly."
Caduceus
- Definition: A symbol featuring a staff with two snakes winding around it, often associated with medicine.
- Interesting Fact: The caduceus is often mistakenly used as a symbol of medicine due to its similarity to the Rod of Asclepius, which has only one snake.
- Example in a Sentence: "The emblem on the medical journal featured a caduceus."
Calypso
- Definition: A style of Caribbean music and dance characterized by syncopated rhythms and lively melodies.
- Interesting Fact: Calypso music originated in Trinidad and Tobago and is often associated with Carnival.
- Example in a Sentence: "The band played a calypso tune that got everyone dancing."
Capoeira
- Definition: A Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music.
- Interesting Fact: Capoeira evolved from African slaves in Brazil who disguised martial arts as dance to avoid punishment.
- Example in a Sentence: "The capoeira demonstration drew a crowd with its energetic moves."
Catamaran
- Definition: A yacht or other boat with twin hulls in parallel.
- Interesting Fact: The word originates from the Tamil "kattumaram," meaning "logs tied together."
- Example in a Sentence: "We sailed across the bay on a sleek catamaran."
Final words
Words starting with CA are like a linguistic party, full of diverse and delightful guests. Whether you're using them in everyday conversation, dominating word games, or expanding your vocabulary with rare finds, these words add a unique flair to the English language. So, the next time you encounter a word beginning with CA, take a moment to appreciate the charm and complexity it brings to communication.
