Words Starting With CH
Welcome to a world where every word starts with "CH"! Dive into delightful discoveries, from cheerful chimps to charming chateaus. Whether you're a wordsmith or just curious, explore and expand your vocabulary with this captivating collection. Get ready to chuckle, cheer, and cherish these unique linguistic gems!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ch | 7 | - | - |
3 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| chi | 8 | the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health | - |
| cha | 8 | - | - |
| che | 8 | - | - |
4 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| chat | 9 | talk socially without exchanging too much information | - |
| chef | 12 | a professional cook | - |
| chop | 11 | cut into pieces | chop meat |
| chip | 11 | the act of chipping something | - |
| chin | 9 | the protruding part of the lower jaw | - |
| chew | 12 | a wad of something chewable as tobacco | - |
| chow | 12 | informal terms for a meal | - |
| chad | 10 | a family of Afroasiatic tonal languages (mostly two tones) spoken in the regions west and south of Lake Chad in north central Africa | - |
| chap | 11 | a long narrow depression in a surface | - |
| chic | 11 | elegance by virtue of being fashionable | - |
| chit | 9 | the bill in a restaurant | - |
| chug | 10 | make a dull, explosive sound | the engine chugged down the street |
| chum | 11 | a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities | - |
| cher | 9 | - | - |
| char | 9 | burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color | The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece |
| chou | 9 | the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism | - |
| chon | 9 | 100 chon equal 1 won in North Korea | - |
| chez | 18 | - | - |
| chem | 11 | - | - |
| cham | 11 | - | - |
| choc | 11 | colloquial British abbreviation | a box of chocs |
| chub | 11 | European freshwater game fish with a thick spindle-shaped body | - |
| chaw | 12 | a wad of something chewable as tobacco | - |
| chut | 9 | - | - |
| chid | 10 | - | - |
| chur | 9 | - | - |
| chay | 12 | - | - |
| chai | 9 | - | - |
| chal | 9 | - | - |
| chao | 9 | - | - |
| chas | 9 | - | - |
| chav | 12 | - | - |
| chia | 9 | - | - |
| chib | 11 | - | - |
| chik | 13 | - | - |
| chis | 9 | - | - |
| chiv | 12 | - | - |
| chiz | 18 | - | - |
| chog | 10 | - | - |
5 letter words
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| check | 16 | an appraisal of the state of affairs | a check on its dependability under stress |
| child | 11 | a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | they had three children |
| chief | 13 | a person who is in charge | - |
| cheap | 12 | tastelessly showy | - |
| chair | 10 | act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university | She chaired the department for many years |
| china | 10 | a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong | - |
| chest | 10 | the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen | - |
| chick | 16 | informal terms for a (young) woman | - |
| chose | 10 | - | - |
| chase | 10 | cut a furrow into a columns | - |
| chuck | 16 | informal terms for a meal | - |
| cheat | 10 | weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat | - |
| chain | 10 | British biochemist (born in Germany) who isolated and purified penicillin, which had been discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming (1906-1979) | - |
| cheer | 10 | cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful | She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee |
| chill | 10 | coldness due to a cold environment | - |
| chaos | 10 | a state of extreme confusion and disorder | - |
| charm | 12 | attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates | - |
| chips | 12 | strips of potato fried in deep fat | - |
| champ | 14 | chew noisily | - |
| chang | 11 | the longest river of Asia; flows eastward from Tibet into the East China Sea near Shanghai | - |
| cheek | 14 | either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump | - |
| chess | 10 | weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat | - |
| ching | 11 | - | - |
| choir | 10 | a family of similar musical instrument playing together | - |
| choke | 14 | become stultified, suppressed, or stifled | - |
| chart | 10 | represent by means of a graph | chart the data |
| chili | 10 | very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency | - |
| chile | 10 | a republic in southern South America on the western slopes of the Andes on the south Pacific coast | - |
| chico | 12 | United States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1891-1961) | - |
| chops | 12 | - | - |
| chalk | 14 | an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant | - |
| chant | 10 | recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm | The rabbi chanted a prayer |
| chunk | 14 | group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side | - |
| chump | 14 | a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of | - |
| chimp | 14 | intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests | - |
| chaps | 12 | - | - |
| chino | 10 | a coarse twilled cotton fabric frequently used for uniforms | - |
| chevy | 16 | annoy continually or chronically | - |
| chord | 11 | bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing | - |
| chute | 10 | rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall | - |
| choco | 12 | - | - |
| cholo | 10 | - | - |
| chime | 12 | a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument | - |
| chink | 14 | make cracks or chinks in | - |
| chore | 10 | a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee | the farmer's morning chores |
| chirp | 12 | make high-pitched sounds | the birds were chirping in the bushes |
| chard | 11 | beet lacking swollen root; grown as a vegetable for its edible leaves and stalks | - |
| chasm | 12 | a deep opening in the earth's surface | - |
| chewy | 16 | (of a consistency) requiring chewing | chewy caramels |
| chock | 16 | a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| change | 12 | lay aside, abandon, or leave for another | The car changed lanes |
| chance | 13 | a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances | now is your chance |
| choice | 13 | the person or thing chosen or selected | - |
| charge | 12 | (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense | he was arrested on a charge of larceny |
| church | 16 | a service conducted in a house of worship | don't be late for church |
| choose | 11 | pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives | - |
| cheers | 11 | - | - |
| cheese | 11 | erect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy-purple flowers; introduced in United States | - |
| chosen | 11 | an exclusive group of people | - |
| cherry | 14 | of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies | - |
| chased | 12 | a person who is being chased | - |
| chains | 11 | metal shackles; for hands or legs | - |
| chapel | 13 | a service conducted in a place of worship that has its own altar | he was late for chapel |
| cheque | 20 | withdraw money by writing a check | - |
| chorus | 11 | a body of dancers or singers who perform together | - |
| cheeky | 18 | offensively bold | - |
| chilly | 14 | very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency | - |
| chubby | 18 | sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure | a chubby child |
| choked | 16 | stopped up; clogged up | streets choked with traffic |
| cheesy | 14 | of very poor quality; flimsy | - |
| chilli | 11 | very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency | - |
| chrome | 13 | plate with chromium | chrome bathroom fixtures |
| chucky | 20 | - | - |
| chakra | 15 | - | - |
| chunky | 18 | like or containing small sticky lumps | the dumplings were chunky pieces of uncooked dough |
| chaser | 11 | a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture | - |
| chokes | 15 | - | - |
| chisel | 11 | engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud | Who's chiseling on the side? |
| chaste | 11 | abstaining from unlawful sexual intercourse | - |
| chatty | 14 | prone to friendly informal communication | - |
| chopin | 13 | French composer (born in Poland) and pianist of the romantic school (1810-1849) | - |
| chalet | 11 | a Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style | - |
| cheery | 14 | bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer | a cheery hello |
| choosy | 14 | difficult to please | - |
| chummy | 18 | (used informally) associated on close terms | the bartender was chummy with the regular customers |
| chewie | 14 | - | - |
| choral | 11 | a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune | - |
| cherub | 13 | an angel of the second order whose gift is knowledge; usually portrayed as a winged child | - |
| choppy | 18 | marked by abrupt transitions | choppy prose |
| chasse | 11 | perform a chasse step, in ballet | - |
| chichi | 16 | elegance by virtue of being fashionable | - |
| choker | 15 | someone who kills by strangling | - |
| chaise | 11 | a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top; drawn by a single horse | - |
| chippy | 18 | - | - |
| cheval | 14 | - | - |
| chirpy | 16 | characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness | his quick wit and chirpy humor |
| chives | 14 | perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning | - |
| chicha | 16 | an oriental tobacco pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water | - |
| cheapo | 13 | - | - |
| chided | 13 | - | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| changed | 14 | changed in constitution or structure or composition by metamorphism | - |
| charlie | 12 | - | - |
| chicken | 18 | a domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been developed from the red jungle fowl | - |
| chinese | 12 | of or relating to or characteristic of the island republic on Taiwan or its residents or their language | - |
| checked | 19 | patterned with alternating squares of color | - |
| channel | 12 | transmit or serve as the medium for transmission | - |
| chasing | 13 | - | - |
| charged | 14 | fraught with great emotion | an atmosphere charged with excitement |
| charity | 15 | a kindly and lenient attitude toward people | - |
| chapter | 14 | a local branch of some fraternity or association | he joined the Atlanta chapter |
| chamber | 16 | a room used primarily for sleeping | - |
| chatter | 12 | talk socially without exchanging too much information | - |
| chopper | 16 | informal terms for a human `tooth' | - |
| chewing | 16 | biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow | - |
| choking | 17 | the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe | no evidence that the choking was done by the accused |
| chopped | 17 | prepared by cutting | chopped clams |
| cherish | 15 | be fond of; be attached to | - |
| chronic | 14 | habitual | a chronic smoker |
| chuckle | 18 | laugh quietly or with restraint | - |
| charley | 15 | - | - |
| chimney | 17 | a glass flue surrounding the wick of an oil lamp | - |
| cheater | 12 | someone who leads you to believe something that is not true | - |
| cheetah | 15 | long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game | - |
| chained | 13 | bound with chains | enchained demons strained in anger to gnaw on his bones |
| chaotic | 14 | completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing | - |
| charter | 12 | hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services | - |
| charmed | 15 | strongly attracted | - |
| chemist | 14 | a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs | - |
| chapman | 16 | United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845) | - |
| chateau | 12 | an impressive country house (or castle) in France | - |
| charger | 13 | formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle | - |
| christy | 15 | - | - |
| charade | 13 | making a false outward show | - |
| chariot | 12 | a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage | - |
| charmer | 14 | someone with an assured and ingratiating manner | - |
| cheerio | 12 | a farewell remark | - |
| chipped | 17 | - | - |
| checkup | 20 | a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person | - |
| chatted | 13 | - | - |
| cholera | 12 | an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food | - |
| chevron | 15 | V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service | - |
| cheddar | 14 | hard smooth-textured cheese; originally made in Cheddar in southwestern England | - |
| chowder | 16 | a thick soup or stew made with milk and bacon and onions and potatoes | - |
| chimera | 14 | (Greek mythology) fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail; daughter of Typhon | - |
| chassis | 12 | alternative names for the body of a human being | - |
| cheaply | 17 | with little expenditure of money | I bought this car very cheaply |
| choosey | 15 | difficult to please | - |
| chutney | 15 | a spicy condiment made of chopped fruits or vegetables cooked in vinegar and sugar with ginger and spices | - |
| chicano | 14 | a person of Mexican descent | - |
| checker | 18 | variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| children | 14 | - | - |
| cheering | 14 | providing freedom from worry | - |
| changing | 15 | marked by continuous change or effective action | - |
| champion | 17 | someone who has won first place in a competition | - |
| cheating | 14 | violating accepted standards or rules | - |
| charming | 16 | possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers | charming incantations |
| chairman | 15 | act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university | - |
| chemical | 17 | relating to or used in chemistry | chemical engineer |
| chanting | 14 | the act of singing in a monotonous tone | - |
| chatting | 14 | - | - |
| childish | 17 | indicating a lack of maturity | childish tantrums |
| chambers | 17 | English architect (1723-1796) | - |
| charging | 15 | - | - |
| channels | 13 | official routes of communication | you have to go through channels |
| cheerful | 16 | pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic | - |
| charcoal | 15 | a very dark grey color | - |
| chopping | 18 | - | - |
| christie | 13 | prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976) | - |
| chandler | 14 | United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959) | - |
| chilling | 14 | provoking fear terror | - |
| checkers | 19 | a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces | - |
| charisma | 15 | a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others | - |
| chainsaw | 16 | portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain | - |
| chestnut | 13 | any of several attractive deciduous trees yellow-brown in autumn; yield a hard wood and edible nuts in a prickly bur | - |
| chastity | 16 | abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) | - |
| chipping | 18 | the act of chipping something | - |
| chlorine | 13 | a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water) | - |
| chinaman | 15 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent | - |
| checkout | 19 | the act of inspecting or verifying | - |
| chipmunk | 21 | a burrowing ground squirrel of western America and Asia; has cheek pouches and a light and dark stripe running down the body | - |
| chitchat | 18 | light informal conversation for social occasions | - |
| choppers | 17 | - | - |
| chaplain | 15 | a clergyman ministering to some institution | - |
| chivalry | 19 | courtesy towards women | - |
| charades | 14 | guessing game in which one player pantomimes a word or phrase for others to guess | - |
| chloride | 14 | any compound containing a chlorine atom | - |
| chugging | 16 | - | - |
| churning | 14 | moving with or producing or produced by vigorous agitation | winds whipped the piled leaves into churning masses |
| christen | 13 | administer baptism to | - |
| chomping | 18 | the act of chewing noisily | - |
| chromium | 17 | a hard brittle multivalent metallic element; resistant to corrosion and tarnishing | - |
| cheerios | 13 | - | - |
| chlorate | 13 | any salt of chloric acid | - |
| chaperon | 15 | one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people | - |
| chatroom | 15 | a site on the internet where a number of users can communicate in real time (typically one dedicated to a particular topic) | - |
| chutzpah | 27 | (Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity | - |
| chickpea | 21 | large white roundish Asiatic legume; usually dried | - |
| chiseled | 14 | having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges | a finely chiseled nose |
| choirboy | 18 | a boy who sings in a choir | - |
| cheshire | 16 | - | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| character | 16 | a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability | requests for character references are all too often answered evasively |
| chocolate | 16 | a medium brown to dark-brown color | - |
| christian | 14 | a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination | - |
| challenge | 15 | take exception to | She challenged his claims |
| childhood | 19 | the state of a child between infancy and adolescence | - |
| champagne | 19 | a region of northeastern France | - |
| chuckling | 21 | - | - |
| charlotte | 14 | the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina | - |
| chemistry | 19 | the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | - |
| chauffeur | 20 | drive someone in a vehicle | - |
| chevalier | 17 | a gallant or courtly gentleman | - |
| checkmate | 22 | a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king | - |
| cherished | 18 | characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for | a cherished friend |
| chihuahua | 20 | a city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua; commercial center of northern Mexico | - |
| checkbook | 26 | a book issued to holders of checking accounts | - |
| chronicle | 16 | a record or narrative description of past events | - |
| chameleon | 16 | lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color and having a projectile tongue | - |
| chartered | 15 | hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers | a chartered plane |
| chieftain | 17 | the leader of a group of people | - |
| chaperone | 16 | one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people | - |
| chamomile | 18 | Eurasian plant with apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally; in some classification systems placed in genus Anthemis | - |
| checklist | 20 | a list of items (names or tasks etc.) to be checked or consulted | - |
| childless | 15 | without offspring | in some societies a childless woman is rejected by her tribesmen |
| charlatan | 14 | a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes | - |
| childlike | 19 | exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity | childlike trust |
| chlamydia | 20 | a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia | - |
| chopstick | 22 | one of a pair of slender sticks used as oriental tableware to eat food with | - |
| channeled | 15 | - | - |
| checkered | 21 | patterned with alternating squares of color | - |
| chantilly | 17 | - | - |
| chrysalis | 17 | pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon | - |
| childcare | 17 | a service involving care for other people's children | - |
| cheekbone | 20 | the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek | - |
| chapstick | 22 | - | - |
| chickadee | 21 | any of various small grey-and-black songbirds of North America | - |
| champaign | 19 | extensive tract of level open land | - |
| chelonian | 14 | a reptile of the order Chelonia | - |
| chinaware | 17 | dishware made of high quality porcelain | - |
| chastised | 15 | - | - |
| chocolaty | 19 | - | - |
| chromatic | 18 | based on a scale consisting of 12 semitones | a chromatic scale |
| chambered | 19 | having compartmental chambers | a spiral chambered seashell |
| cheapness | 16 | tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar | - |
| chequered | 24 | patterned with alternating squares of color | - |
| chicanery | 19 | the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them) | - |
| charwoman | 19 | a human female employed to do housework | - |
| chanteuse | 14 | - | - |
| cheongsam | 17 | - | - |
| chiseling | 15 | - | - |
| chokehold | 22 | a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind | he grabbed the woman in a chokehold, demanded her cash and jewelry, and then fled |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| chattering | 16 | the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) | - |
| challenged | 17 | - | - |
| chancellor | 17 | the British cabinet minister responsible for finance | - |
| chopsticks | 23 | - | - |
| checkpoint | 23 | a place (as at a frontier) where travellers are stopped for inspection and clearance | - |
| charitable | 17 | showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity | was charitable in his opinions of others |
| challenger | 16 | the contestant you hope to defeat | - |
| chandelier | 16 | branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling | - |
| childbirth | 21 | the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child | - |
| charleston | 15 | state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river | - |
| cheesecake | 21 | a photograph of an attractive woman in minimal attire | - |
| chimpanzee | 28 | intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests | - |
| cheapskate | 21 | a miserly person | - |
| chardonnay | 19 | white wine grape | - |
| chromosome | 19 | a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order | humans have 22 chromosome pairs plus two sex chromosomes |
| chloroform | 20 | a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic | chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic |
| chemically | 22 | with chemicals | chemically fertilized |
| chronicles | 17 | - | - |
| chauvinist | 18 | an extreme bellicose nationalist | - |
| chatterbox | 24 | orchid growing along streams or ponds of western North America having leafy stems and 1 greenish-brown and pinkish flower in the axil of each upper leaf | - |
| chivalrous | 18 | being attentive to women like an ideal knight | - |
| cheerfully | 21 | in a cheerful manner | he cheerfully agreed to do it |
| churchyard | 24 | the yard associated with a church | - |
| changeable | 18 | capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature | - |
| chessboard | 18 | a checkerboard used to play chess | - |
| channeling | 16 | - | - |
| charmingly | 21 | in a charming manner | - |
| chickenpox | 30 | an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body | - |
| chinchilla | 20 | small rodent with soft pearly grey fur; native to the Andes but bred in captivity for fur | - |
| chronology | 19 | an arrangement of events in time | - |
| chalkboard | 22 | sheet of slate; for writing with chalk | - |
| chartreuse | 15 | a shade of green tinged with yellow | - |
| chauvinism | 20 | activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women | - |
| chequebook | 30 | a book issued to holders of checking accounts | - |
| changeling | 17 | a person of subnormal intelligence | - |
| chronicler | 17 | someone who writes chronicles | - |
| chairwoman | 20 | the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | - |
| channelled | 16 | - | - |
| churchgoer | 21 | a religious person who goes to church regularly | - |
| chastising | 16 | - | - |
| chaperoned | 18 | - | - |
| childishly | 22 | in a childlike manner | he acted very childishly |
| childproof | 21 | make safe against children | childproof the apartment |
| chemisette | 17 | - | - |
| chifforobe | 23 | - | - |
| chirruping | 18 | - | - |
| charioteer | 15 | a conspicuous constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Great Bear and Orion at edge of Milky Way | - |
| charitably | 20 | in a charitable manner | she treated him charitably |
| changeover | 19 | an event that results in a transformation | - |
| checkmated | 24 | - | - |
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Welcome to the whimsical world where words begin with the charming duo of letters: CH. This dynamic combination has a unique flair that influences language and pronunciation in delightful ways. Whether it's the soft, whispery sound in "chocolate" or the harder, more abrupt tone in "chaos," CH words capture our curiosity and enrich our conversations. From common favorites like "church" and "children" to the intriguing and rare, these words not only serve practical purposes but also add a splash of fun to our lexicon. Prepare to be enchanted as we explore the impact and intrigue of CH words, uncovering their significance, and discovering some captivating examples along the way.
About words starting with CH
The CH sound is an integral part of English, often adding a touch of elegance or excitement to the words it graces. This combination can take on various phonetic forms, such as the "ch" in "cherry" (a voiceless postalveolar affricate) or the "k" sound in "chorus" (a voiceless velar plosive), showcasing its versatility. These sounds can drastically alter a word's flavor, creating nuances that enrich language and communication. For example, the difference between "chic" and "chick" lies in the pronunciation of CH, giving each word a distinct identity and meaning.
Interestingly, words starting with CH are scattered throughout the language, from everyday essentials to exotic terms borrowed from other languages. The frequency of CH words ensures they pop up in a variety of settings, whether you're discussing culinary delights like "cheese" or engaging in cultural discourse about "chaos." Their prevalence makes them significant in both written and spoken language, providing a linguistic playground for those who enjoy the intricacies of phonetics and etymology. With such a rich tapestry of meanings and sounds, CH words continue to captivate and engage language enthusiasts worldwide.
Popular word examples
Let's dive into some popular words beginning with CH, which not only pepper our daily dialogues but also enrich them with their fascinating origins and uses.
Chocolate
- Definition: A sweet treat made from roasted and ground cacao seeds.
- Example in a Sentence: She couldn't resist the temptation of a rich piece of chocolate.
- Fun Fact: Chocolate was originally consumed as a bitter beverage by ancient civilizations like the Aztecs and Mayans.
Church
- Definition: A building used for Christian worship services.
- Example in a Sentence: Every Sunday, the family attended church together.
- Fun Fact: The word "church" comes from the Greek word "kuriakon," meaning "of the Lord."
Chaos
- Definition: Complete disorder and confusion.
- Example in a Sentence: The sudden storm caused chaos on the roads.
- Fun Fact: In Greek mythology, Chaos was the void state preceding the creation of the universe.
Champion
- Definition: A person who has defeated all rivals in a competition.
- Example in a Sentence: He was crowned the champion after winning the final match.
- Fun Fact: The term "champion" originates from the Latin "campio," meaning "fighter" or "warrior."
Chance
- Definition: A possibility of something happening.
- Example in a Sentence: She took a chance and applied for her dream job.
- Fun Fact: The concept of "chance" has intrigued philosophers and mathematicians for centuries, influencing fields like probability theory.
Change
- Definition: To make or become different.
- Example in a Sentence: It's never too late to change your habits for the better.
- Fun Fact: The word "change" shares roots with the Latin word "cambiare," meaning "to barter" or "exchange."
Cherry
- Definition: A small, round stone fruit that's typically bright or dark red.
- Example in a Sentence: The cherry pie was a hit at the summer picnic.
- Fun Fact: Cherries have been cultivated since prehistoric times, with evidence of their consumption dating back to the Stone Age.
Chameleon
- Definition: A type of lizard known for its ability to change skin color.
- Example in a Sentence: The chameleon shifted hues to blend seamlessly with its surroundings.
- Fun Fact: Chameleons change color not just for camouflage, but also for communication and temperature regulation.
Choice
- Definition: The act of selecting among options.
- Example in a Sentence: The wide variety of options made her choice difficult.
- Fun Fact: The dilemma of making choices has been a central theme in philosophy, particularly in existentialism.
Challenge
- Definition: A call to take part in a contest or competition.
- Example in a Sentence: He accepted the challenge to run a marathon.
- Fun Fact: The etymology of "challenge" traces back to the Old French word "chalenge," meaning accusation or claim.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words starting with CH offer excellent opportunities to rack up points. Here are some high-scoring examples to keep in mind:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Chintzy | 24 | Cheap or of poor quality. |
| Chequers | 22 | A pattern of squares; British spelling of checkers. |
| Chequered | 23 | Marked by a pattern of squares. |
| Chucking | 22 | Throwing or tossing something casually. |
| Chutzpah | 28 | Shameless audacity; impudence. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans, rejoice! Here are some popular five-letter CH words that can give you an edge in your game:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chase | To pursue in order to catch or defeat. |
| Charm | A pleasing quality or feature. |
| Churn | To stir or agitate vigorously. |
| Cheap | Low in price; of little value. |
| Cheer | Shout for joy or encouragement. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Now, let's delve into some of the more unusual and rare words that start with CH, each with its own unique charm.
Chiaroscuro
- Definition: An art technique using strong contrasts between light and dark.
- Interesting Fact: This term is derived from Italian, combining "chiaro" (light) and "scuro" (dark).
- Example in a Sentence: The artist used chiaroscuro to add depth to the painting.
Chthonic
- Definition: Relating to or inhabiting the underworld.
- Interesting Fact: This word has its roots in Greek mythology, referring to deities of the Earth and underworld.
- Example in a Sentence: The chthonic deities were often depicted in ancient myths.
Chiffonade
- Definition: A preparation technique for cutting herbs or leafy greens into thin strips.
- Interesting Fact: "Chiffonade" is a French term meaning "made of rags," referring to the appearance of the cut leaves.
- Example in a Sentence: She garnished the soup with a chiffonade of basil.
Chiaroscuro
- Definition: An art technique using strong contrasts between light and dark.
- Interesting Fact: This term is derived from Italian, combining "chiaro" (light) and "scuro" (dark).
- Example in a Sentence: The artist used chiaroscuro to add depth to the painting.
Chivvy
- Definition: To urge or nag someone persistently.
- Interesting Fact: The word "chivvy" comes from British slang, possibly linked to "Chevy Chase," a traditional hunting song.
- Example in a Sentence: He had to chivvy his team to meet the deadline.
Final words
As we've journeyed through the captivating realm of CH words, they've shown us the dynamic interplay of language and pronunciation. From the common to the extraordinary, these words showcase how a simple combination of letters can influence meaning and context. Whether you're a linguistics lover, a Wordle wizard, or simply a curious reader, may the magic of CH words continue to enchant and inspire your linguistic adventures!
