Words Starting With CAR
Rev up your vocabulary with words that zoom in on "CAR"! Whether you're cruising through crosswords or racing to enrich your lexicon, this collection of 'CAR' words will fuel your linguistic adventures. Accelerate your word power and discover the joy of language with these captivating and quirky terms!
3 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| car | 5 | a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine | he needs a car to get to work |
4 letter words
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| care | 6 | prefer or wish to do something | Do you care to try this dish? |
| card | 7 | a list of dishes available at a restaurant | - |
| carl | 6 | - | - |
| cart | 6 | draw slowly or heavily | - |
| carp | 8 | raise trivial objections | - |
| carr | 6 | - | - |
| carb | 8 | - | - |
| cark | 10 | disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed | - |
| carn | 6 | - | - |
| cars | 6 | - | - |
5 letter words
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| carry | 10 | transmit or serve as the medium for transmission | The airwaves carry the sound |
| cards | 8 | a game played with playing cards | - |
| carol | 7 | joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ | - |
| cargo | 8 | goods carried by a large vehicle | - |
| carve | 10 | engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface | carve one's name into the bark |
| 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 | - |
| carte | 7 | a list of dishes available at a restaurant | - |
| carom | 9 | a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other | - |
| carer | 7 | - | - |
| carny | 10 | - | - |
| carob | 9 | long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute | - |
| cardy | 11 | - | - |
| carap | 9 | - | - |
| carbo | 9 | - | - |
| carbs | 9 | - | - |
| carby | 12 | - | - |
| cardi | 8 | - | - |
| cared | 8 | - | - |
| cares | 7 | - | - |
| caret | 7 | a mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text | - |
| carex | 14 | large genus of plants found in damp woodlands and bogs and ditches or at water margins: sedges | - |
| carks | 11 | - | - |
| carle | 7 | - | - |
| carls | 7 | - | - |
| carns | 7 | - | - |
| caron | 7 | - | - |
| carpi | 9 | - | - |
| carps | 9 | - | - |
| carrs | 7 | - | - |
| carse | 7 | - | - |
| carta | 7 | - | - |
| carts | 7 | - | - |
| carvy | 13 | - | - |
6 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| career | 8 | the general progression of your working or professional life | the general had had a distinguished career |
| carmen | 10 | - | - |
| carter | 8 | Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939) | - |
| carpet | 10 | floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) | - |
| 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 | - |
| caring | 9 | a loving feeling | - |
| carrot | 8 | perennial plant widely cultivated as an annual in many varieties for its long conical orange edible roots; temperate and tropical regions | - |
| 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 |
| cartel | 8 | a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service | - |
| carver | 11 | United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943) | - |
| carton | 8 | the quantity contained in a carton | - |
| carlin | 8 | - | - |
| carnal | 8 | marked by the appetites and passions of the body | carnal knowledge |
| carina | 8 | a keel-shaped constellation in the southern hemisphere; contains the star Canopus | - |
| carney | 11 | - | - |
| carafe | 11 | a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water | - |
| carvel | 11 | - | - |
| carpal | 10 | any of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates | - |
| cardon | 9 | - | - |
| caries | 8 | soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth | - |
| carnie | 8 | - | - |
| carrel | 8 | small individual study area in a library | - |
| carpel | 10 | a simple pistil or one element of a compound pistil | - |
| careen | 8 | move sideways or in an unsteady way | The ship careened out of control |
| carnet | 8 | - | - |
| carack | 14 | a large galleon sailed in the Mediterranean as a merchantman | - |
| caract | 10 | - | - |
| caraps | 10 | - | - |
| carate | 8 | - | - |
| carats | 8 | - | - |
| carbos | 10 | - | - |
| carboy | 13 | a large bottle for holding corrosive liquids; usually cushioned in a special container | - |
| carcel | 10 | - | - |
| cardan | 9 | - | - |
| carded | 10 | - | - |
| carder | 9 | - | - |
| cardia | 9 | the opening into the stomach and that part of the stomach connected to the esophagus | - |
| cardie | 9 | - | - |
| cardio | 9 | - | - |
| cardis | 9 | - | - |
| careme | 10 | - | - |
| carers | 8 | - | - |
| carets | 8 | - | - |
| carfax | 18 | - | - |
| carfox | 18 | - | - |
| carful | 11 | the quantity that a car will hold | - |
| cargos | 9 | - | - |
| carhop | 13 | a waiter at a drive-in restaurant | - |
| caribe | 10 | small voraciously carnivorous freshwater fishes of South America that attack and destroy living animals | - |
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7 letter words
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| careful | 12 | unhurried and with care and dignity | - |
| carried | 10 | - | - |
| cartoon | 9 | a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence | - |
| caravan | 12 | a camper equipped with living quarters | - |
| carrier | 9 | a radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal | - |
| cardiac | 12 | of or relating to the heart | cardiac arrest |
| 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 | - |
| caramel | 11 | having the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown | - |
| carcass | 11 | the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food | - |
| carnage | 10 | the savage and excessive killing of many people | - |
| caribou | 11 | Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called `reindeer' in Eurasia and `caribou' in North America | - |
| carotid | 10 | of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck | - |
| carsick | 15 | experiencing motion sickness | - |
| carbide | 12 | a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element | - |
| carrion | 9 | the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food | - |
| caramba | 13 | - | - |
| carting | 10 | the work of taking something away in a cart or truck and disposing of it | - |
| caraway | 15 | a Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed | - |
| carjack | 22 | take someone's car from him by force, usually with the intention of stealing it | My car was carjacked last night! |
| carling | 10 | - | - |
| carbine | 11 | light automatic rifle | - |
| carping | 12 | persistent petty and unjustified criticism | - |
| carioca | 11 | a lively ballroom dance that resembles the samba | - |
| carvery | 15 | - | - |
| carload | 10 | the amount of cargo that can be held by a boat or ship or a freight car | - |
| carfare | 12 | the fare charged for riding a bus or streetcar | - |
| carless | 9 | - | - |
| carport | 11 | garage for one or two cars consisting of a flat roof supported on poles | - |
| carding | 11 | - | - |
| carious | 9 | (of teeth) affected with cavities or decay | - |
| caritas | 9 | - | - |
| carouse | 9 | engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking | - |
| carabao | 11 | water buffalo of the Philippines | - |
| carabid | 12 | - | - |
| carabin | 11 | - | - |
| caracal | 11 | of deserts of northern Africa and southern Asia | - |
| caracks | 15 | - | - |
| caracol | 11 | - | - |
| caracts | 11 | - | - |
| caracul | 11 | hardy coarse-haired sheep of central Asia; lambs are valued for their soft curly black fur | - |
| carafes | 12 | - | - |
| caranna | 9 | - | - |
| carapax | 18 | - | - |
| carates | 9 | - | - |
| carauna | 9 | - | - |
| caravel | 12 | - | - |
| carbarn | 11 | - | - |
| carbeen | 11 | - | - |
| carbene | 11 | - | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| carrying | 14 | - | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| carefree | 13 | cheerfully irresponsible | carefree with his money |
| carousel | 10 | a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement | - |
| cardigan | 12 | slightly bowlegged variety of corgi having rounded ears and a long tail | - |
| cardamom | 15 | aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces | - |
| caroling | 11 | singing joyful religious songs (especially at Christmas) | - |
| carotene | 10 | an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver | - |
| carbolic | 14 | - | - |
| carpeted | 13 | covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination | the carpeted hallway |
| cartload | 11 | the quantity that a cart holds | - |
| carbonic | 14 | relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon | - |
| carillon | 10 | playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower | - |
| carapace | 14 | hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles | - |
| carbonyl | 15 | relating to or containing the carbonyl group | - |
| carmaker | 16 | a business engaged in the manufacture of automobiles | - |
| carabaos | 12 | - | - |
| carabids | 13 | - | - |
| carabine | 12 | - | - |
| carabins | 12 | - | - |
| caracals | 12 | - | - |
| caracara | 12 | any of various long-legged carrion-eating hawks of South America and Central America | - |
| caracole | 12 | make a half turn on a horse, in dressage | - |
| caracols | 12 | - | - |
| caraculs | 12 | - | - |
| caragana | 11 | any plant of the genus Caragana having even-pinnate leaves and mostly yellow flowers followed by seeds in a linear pod | - |
| carageen | 11 | dark purple edible seaweed of the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America | - |
| caramels | 12 | - | - |
| carangid | 12 | a percoid fish of the family Carangidae | - |
| carannas | 10 | - | - |
| carassow | 13 | - | - |
| caraunas | 10 | - | - |
| caravans | 13 | - | - |
| caravels | 13 | - | - |
| caraways | 16 | - | - |
| carbamic | 16 | - | - |
| carbamyl | 17 | - | - |
| carbarns | 12 | - | - |
| carbaryl | 15 | - | - |
| carbeens | 12 | - | - |
| carbenes | 12 | - | - |
| carbides | 13 | - | - |
| carbines | 12 | - | - |
| carbinol | 12 | - | - |
| carboras | 12 | - | - |
| carborne | 12 | - | - |
| carboxyl | 22 | the univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| carefully | 17 | as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact | - |
| carpenter | 13 | a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects | - |
| caretaker | 15 | a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person) | - |
| cardboard | 15 | a stiff moderately thick paper | - |
| 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) | - |
| cartilage | 12 | tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults | - |
| 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 |
| carnation | 11 | Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors | - |
| 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) | - |
| cartwheel | 17 | a dollar made of silver | - |
| cartouche | 16 | a cartridge (usually with paper casing) | - |
| carcinoma | 15 | any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer | - |
| carbuncle | 15 | an infection larger than a boil and with several openings for discharge of pus | - |
| carbonara | 13 | sauce for pasta; contains eggs and bacon or ham and grated cheese | - |
| carmelite | 13 | a Roman Catholic friar wearing the white cloak of the Carmelite order; mendicant preachers | - |
| carousing | 12 | used of riotously drunken merrymaking | carousing bands of drunken soldiers |
| carrefour | 14 | a junction where one street or road crosses another | - |
| carnality | 14 | feeling morbid sexual desire or a propensity to lewdness | - |
| carolling | 12 | - | - |
| carrousel | 11 | a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement | - |
| careerist | 11 | a professional who is intent on furthering his or her career by any possible means and often at the expense of their own integrity | - |
| carthorse | 14 | draft horse kept for pulling carts | - |
| carabiner | 13 | an oblong metal ring with a spring clip; used in mountaineering to attach a rope to a piton or to connect two ropes | - |
| carabines | 13 | - | - |
| caracaras | 13 | - | - |
| caracoled | 14 | - | - |
| caracoler | 13 | - | - |
| caracoles | 13 | - | - |
| caraganas | 12 | - | - |
| carageens | 12 | - | - |
| carambola | 15 | East Indian tree bearing deeply ridged yellow-brown fruit | - |
| carambole | 15 | - | - |
| carangids | 13 | - | - |
| carangoid | 13 | - | - |
| carapaced | 16 | - | - |
| carapaces | 15 | - | - |
| carapaxes | 20 | - | - |
| carassows | 14 | - | - |
| caravance | 16 | - | - |
| caravaned | 15 | - | - |
| caravaner | 14 | - | - |
| caravelle | 14 | - | - |
| carbachol | 18 | - | - |
| carbamate | 15 | a salt (or ester) of carbamic acid | - |
| carbamide | 16 | the chief solid component of mammalian urine; synthesized from ammonia and carbon dioxide and used as fertilizer and in animal feed and in plastics | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| cartwright | 19 | English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823) | - |
| carburetor | 14 | mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion | - |
| 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 |
| caricature | 14 | a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect | - |
| carjacking | 26 | the violent theft of an occupied car | - |
| cardiology | 17 | the branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseases | - |
| carbonated | 15 | having carbonation (especially artificially carbonated) | - |
| cardholder | 17 | a person who holds a credit card or debit card | - |
| cardiogram | 16 | a graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph | - |
| carabinero | 14 | - | - |
| cardplayer | 18 | - | - |
| carbonized | 24 | - | - |
| carbonizer | 23 | - | - |
| carcinogen | 15 | any substance that produces cancer | - |
| carbonised | 15 | - | - |
| carcinomas | 16 | - | - |
| carabineer | 14 | a soldier (historically a mounted soldier) who is armed with a carbine | - |
| carabiners | 14 | - | - |
| carabinier | 14 | a soldier (historically a mounted soldier) who is armed with a carbine | - |
| caracolers | 14 | - | - |
| caracoling | 15 | - | - |
| caracolled | 15 | - | - |
| carageenan | 13 | - | - |
| carambolas | 16 | - | - |
| caramboled | 17 | - | - |
| caramboles | 16 | - | - |
| caramelise | 14 | be converted into caramel | - |
| caramelize | 23 | be converted into caramel | The sugar caramelized |
| caramelled | 15 | - | - |
| carangoids | 14 | - | - |
| carapacial | 16 | - | - |
| caravances | 17 | - | - |
| caravaneer | 15 | - | - |
| caravaners | 15 | - | - |
| caravaning | 16 | - | - |
| caravanned | 16 | - | - |
| caravanner | 15 | - | - |
| caravelles | 15 | - | - |
| carbachols | 19 | - | - |
| carbamates | 16 | - | - |
| carbamides | 17 | - | - |
| carbamoyls | 19 | - | - |
| carbanions | 14 | - | - |
| carbapenem | 18 | - | - |
| carbazoles | 23 | - | - |
| carbidopas | 17 | - | - |
| carbineers | 14 | - | - |
| carbiniers | 14 | - | - |
| carbofuran | 17 | - | - |
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Step into the quirky corner of the English language where words starting with "CAR" speed off the page with excitement and curiosity. These words carry a peculiar charm that influences how we think, speak, and even play games. From everyday essentials to rare gems, these "CAR" words rev up our vocabulary engines. Imagine the thrill of discovering how "CAR" sparks creativity in word formation and pronunciation. Buckle up for a joyride through a world where words like "cartography" and "carapace" are just the beginning of this linguistic adventure.
About words starting with CAR
The combination of letters "CAR" in English is more than just a prefix or a three-letter start; it's a gateway to a plethora of expressive and versatile words. These letters often introduce terms that are dynamic and related to motion or action, such as "carry" or "cartwheel." The crisp consonant sounds of "C" and "R" sandwiching the open "A" vowel create a strong phonetic presence, making these words both memorable and impactful. They easily roll off the tongue, adding a rhythmic quality to speech that engages both speakers and listeners.
In the realm of word formation, "CAR" is a powerful starting block. It's a trifecta that can lead to an array of meanings and uses. For instance, "caramel" conjures images of sweetness and indulgence, while "cartography" speaks of the detailed and precise art of map-making. This versatility shows how "CAR" words can shift from the tangible—like a "cargo" load—to the abstract, such as "carnival," which evokes the vibrant festivities of celebration. Each "CAR" word brings its own personality to the language party, illustrating the diversity and richness of English vocabulary.
Popular word examples
Words starting with "CAR" are not only common in daily dialogue but also carry a legacy of cultural significance and historical depth. Let's explore some popular examples:
Caramel
- Definition: A sweet, chewy candy made by heating sugar.
- Example in a Sentence: She drizzled caramel sauce over her ice cream for an extra treat.
- Fun Fact: The word "caramel" is derived from the Spanish "caramelo," which itself comes from the Latin "cannamellis," meaning "sugar cane."
Carnival
- Definition: A festive season occurring before Lent, featuring parades and masquerades.
- Example in a Sentence: Rio de Janeiro's carnival is famous worldwide for its vibrant celebrations.
- Fun Fact: The term "carnival" comes from the Latin "carne vale," meaning "farewell to meat," signaling the start of Lent fasting.
Cartoon
- Definition: A simple drawing showing the features of its subjects in a humorously exaggerated way.
- Example in a Sentence: The newspaper's editorial cartoon cleverly critiqued the new policy.
- Fun Fact: The word "cartoon" originally referred to a full-size sketch made as a study for a painting, especially a fresco.
Caravan
- Definition: A group of people, especially traders or pilgrims, traveling together across a desert in Asia or North Africa.
- Example in a Sentence: The caravan slowly made its way across the Sahara, the camels laden with goods.
- Fun Fact: "Caravan" comes from the Persian "karwan," reflecting its origins in ancient trade routes.
Carat
- Definition: A unit of weight for precious stones and pearls, equivalent to 200 milligrams.
- Example in a Sentence: The diamond was a perfect one-carat stone, sparkling brilliantly.
- Fun Fact: The carat was standardized at 200 milligrams in 1907, though its usage dates back to ancient times when carob seeds were used as counterweights.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words starting with "CAR" can offer high scores due to their length and letter composition. Here are some top picks:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Carjack | 23 | To steal an occupied car by force. |
| Carburetor | 14 | A device in an internal combustion engine for mixing air with fuel. |
| Carapace | 14 | The hard upper shell of a turtle or crustacean. |
| Caravans | 13 | Groups of travelers journeying together. |
| Carbonate | 13 | A salt or ester of carbonic acid. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
For Wordle fans, five-letter "CAR" words can be a strategic choice. Here's a list to inspire your next game:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Carat | A unit of weight for gemstones. |
| Cargo | Goods carried on a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle. |
| Cards | Pieces of thick, stiff paper marked for playing games. |
| Carve | To cut (a hard material) in order to produce an object. |
| Caret | A mark (^) used in writing to show where something is to be inserted. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Diving into the depths of rarity, these "CAR" words bring a touch of intrigue to the table:
Carapace
- Definition: The hard upper shell of a turtle or crustacean.
- Interesting Fact: The word "carapace" comes from the Spanish "carapacho," highlighting its etymological roots in protective covering.
- Example in a Sentence: The turtle retracted into its carapace at the sign of danger.
Caruncle
- Definition: A small, fleshy growth, such as the red prominence at the inner corner of the eye.
- Interesting Fact: The term "caruncle" is derived from the Latin "caruncula," meaning "little flesh."
- Example in a Sentence: The veterinarian noted a small caruncle near the bird's beak.
Carbuncle
- Definition: A severe abscess or multiple boils in the skin, typically infected with staphylococcus bacteria.
- Interesting Fact: In medieval times, "carbuncle" also referred to a mythical gemstone believed to emit light in darkness.
- Example in a Sentence: He had to get medical treatment for the carbuncle on his neck.
Carapacial
- Definition: Relating to the carapace of a turtle or tortoise.
- Interesting Fact: This word is rarely used outside of scientific or specific biological contexts.
- Example in a Sentence: The carapacial structure of tortoises varies greatly among species.
Carom
- Definition: A shot in billiards in which the cue ball strikes two balls in succession.
- Interesting Fact: "Carom" is believed to be a shortening of "carambole," a term borrowed from French billiards terminology.
- Example in a Sentence: Her expert carom sent both balls neatly into the pockets.
Final words
Exploring words starting with "CAR" is like roaming through a linguistic fun fair. From the deliciously sweet to the scientifically complex, these words enrich our communication and understanding of the world. Whether you're scoring big in Scrabble or solving the latest Wordle puzzle, let these "CAR" words drive your vocabulary adventures to new destinations.
