Words Starting With CI
Welcome to a captivating journey through the world of words starting with "CI"! Discover curious terms, from "cinnamon" to "circuit," and explore their meanings, origins, and fun facts. Dive in and enrich your vocabulary with these intriguing words that kick off with a charming "CI" twist!
3 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cig | 6 | - | - |
| cid | 6 | the United States Army's principal law enforcement agency responsible for the conduct of criminal investigations for all levels of the Army anywhere in the world | - |
| cis | 5 | an alliance made up of states that had been Soviet Socialist Republics in the Soviet Union prior to its dissolution in Dec 1991 | - |
| cit | 5 | - | - |
4 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| city | 9 | people living in a large densely populated municipality | the city voted for Republicans in 1994 |
| ciao | 6 | an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian) | - |
| cite | 6 | refer to for illustration or proof | - |
| cine | 6 | - | - |
| cist | 6 | - | - |
| cide | 7 | - | - |
| cids | 7 | - | - |
| ciel | 6 | - | - |
| cigs | 7 | - | - |
| cill | 6 | - | - |
| cinq | 15 | - | - |
| cion | 6 | - | - |
| cire | 6 | - | - |
| cirl | 6 | - | - |
| cito | 6 | - | - |
| cits | 6 | - | - |
| cive | 9 | perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning | - |
5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| civil | 10 | not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others | even if he didn't like them he should have been civil |
| cigar | 8 | a roll of tobacco for smoking | - |
| cider | 8 | a beverage made from juice pressed from apples | - |
| civic | 12 | of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals | civic duties |
| cited | 8 | - | - |
| cisco | 9 | cold-water fish caught in Lake Superior and northward | - |
| cissy | 10 | having unsuitable feminine qualities | - |
| cinch | 12 | stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place | - |
| circa | 9 | - | - |
| ciggy | 12 | - | - |
| cilia | 7 | - | - |
| civvy | 16 | - | - |
| circs | 9 | - | - |
| civet | 10 | cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes | - |
| ciaos | 7 | - | - |
| cibol | 9 | - | - |
| cided | 9 | - | - |
| cides | 8 | - | - |
| ciels | 7 | - | - |
| cills | 7 | - | - |
| cimar | 9 | - | - |
| cimex | 16 | type genus of the Cimicidae: bedbugs | - |
| cinct | 9 | - | - |
| cines | 7 | - | - |
| cinqs | 16 | - | - |
| cions | 7 | - | - |
| cippi | 11 | - | - |
| cires | 7 | - | - |
| cirls | 7 | - | - |
| cirri | 7 | - | - |
| cists | 7 | - | - |
| cital | 7 | - | - |
| citer | 7 | - | - |
| cites | 7 | - | - |
| cives | 10 | - | - |
| civie | 10 | - | - |
6 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| circle | 10 | an unofficial association of people or groups | - |
| cinema | 10 | a theater where films are shown | - |
| circus | 10 | a genus of haws comprising the harriers | - |
| cities | 8 | - | - |
| cicero | 10 | a Roman statesman and orator remembered for his mastery of Latin prose (106-43 BC) | - |
| cirque | 17 | a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake | - |
| cipher | 13 | a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number | - |
| citrus | 8 | any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions | - |
| citing | 9 | - | - |
| cinder | 9 | a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire | - |
| cinque | 17 | the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one | - |
| cicada | 11 | stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone | - |
| cicely | 13 | - | - |
| civics | 13 | the social science of municipal affairs | - |
| citron | 8 | thorny evergreen small tree or shrub of India widely cultivated for its large lemonlike fruits that have thick warty rind | - |
| citric | 10 | of or related to citric acid | - |
| cirrus | 8 | a wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles) | - |
| cibols | 10 | - | - |
| cicala | 10 | stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone | - |
| cicale | 10 | - | - |
| cicuta | 10 | small genus of perennial herbs having deadly poisonous tuberous roots: water hemlock | - |
| ciders | 9 | - | - |
| cidery | 12 | - | - |
| ciding | 10 | - | - |
| cieled | 9 | - | - |
| cierge | 9 | - | - |
| cigars | 9 | - | - |
| ciggie | 10 | - | - |
| cilice | 10 | - | - |
| cilium | 10 | any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids | - |
| cimars | 10 | - | - |
| cimier | 10 | - | - |
| cineol | 8 | - | - |
| cippus | 12 | - | - |
| circar | 10 | - | - |
| ciscos | 10 | - | - |
| cissus | 8 | - | - |
| cisted | 9 | - | - |
| cistic | 10 | - | - |
| cistus | 8 | small to medium-sized evergreen shrubs of southern Europe and North Africa | - |
| citals | 8 | - | - |
| citers | 8 | - | - |
| citess | 8 | - | - |
| cither | 11 | a musical stringed instrument with strings stretched over a flat sounding board; it is laid flat and played with a plectrum and with fingers | - |
| citied | 9 | - | - |
| citify | 14 | accustom to urban ways | Immigration will citify the country? |
| citola | 8 | - | - |
| citole | 8 | a 16th century musical instrument resembling a guitar with a pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings | - |
| citral | 8 | - | - |
| citrin | 8 | a vitamin that maintains the resistance of cell and capillary walls to permeation | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| citizen | 18 | a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community | - |
| circuit | 11 | an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow | - |
| citadel | 10 | a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle | - |
| cistern | 9 | a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet | - |
| civvies | 15 | civilian garb as opposed to a military uniform | - |
| civilly | 15 | in a civil manner | he treats his former wife civilly |
| cigaret | 10 | finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking | - |
| citrine | 9 | semiprecious yellow quartz resembling topaz | - |
| cithara | 12 | - | - |
| cichlid | 15 | freshwater fishes of tropical America and Africa and Asia similar to American sunfishes; some are food fishes; many small ones are popular in aquariums | - |
| ciboria | 11 | - | - |
| ciboule | 11 | - | - |
| cicadae | 12 | - | - |
| cicadas | 12 | - | - |
| cicalas | 11 | - | - |
| ciceros | 11 | - | - |
| cicoree | 11 | - | - |
| cicutas | 11 | - | - |
| cidaris | 10 | - | - |
| cieling | 10 | - | - |
| cierges | 10 | - | - |
| ciggies | 11 | - | - |
| ciliary | 12 | of or relating to the human eyelash | - |
| ciliate | 9 | having a margin or fringe of hairlike projections | - |
| cilices | 11 | - | - |
| cimelia | 11 | - | - |
| cimices | 13 | - | - |
| cimiers | 11 | - | - |
| cinched | 15 | - | - |
| cinches | 14 | - | - |
| cinders | 10 | - | - |
| cindery | 13 | - | - |
| cineast | 9 | - | - |
| cinemas | 11 | - | - |
| cineole | 9 | - | - |
| cineols | 9 | - | - |
| cinerea | 9 | - | - |
| cinerin | 9 | - | - |
| cingula | 10 | - | - |
| cinques | 18 | - | - |
| ciphers | 14 | - | - |
| ciphony | 17 | - | - |
| cipolin | 11 | - | - |
| circars | 11 | - | - |
| circled | 12 | - | - |
| circler | 11 | - | - |
| circles | 11 | - | - |
| circlet | 11 | a small circle | - |
| circlip | 13 | - | - |
| circusy | 14 | - | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| civilian | 13 | a nonmilitary citizen | - |
| cinnamon | 12 | tropical Asian tree with aromatic yellowish-brown bark; source of the spice cinnamon | - |
| circular | 12 | having the shape or form of a circle | - |
| citation | 10 | a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage | the student's essay failed to list several important citations |
| civility | 16 | the act of showing regard for others | - |
| citywide | 17 | occurring or extending throughout a city | citywide bussing |
| circuses | 12 | - | - |
| cilantro | 10 | parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish | - |
| civilize | 22 | teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment | - |
| cinerary | 13 | containing or used for ashes of the cremated dead | a cinerary urn |
| cicerone | 12 | a guide who conducts and informs sightseers | - |
| civilise | 13 | teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment | - |
| cinnabar | 12 | of a vivid red to reddish-orange color | - |
| ciabatta | 12 | - | - |
| ciabatte | 12 | - | - |
| cibation | 12 | - | - |
| ciborium | 14 | - | - |
| ciboules | 12 | - | - |
| cicatrix | 19 | a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue | - |
| cicelies | 12 | - | - |
| ciceroni | 12 | - | - |
| cichlids | 16 | - | - |
| cichloid | 16 | - | - |
| cicinnus | 12 | - | - |
| cicisbei | 14 | - | - |
| cicisbeo | 14 | - | - |
| ciclaton | 12 | - | - |
| cicorees | 12 | - | - |
| cicutine | 12 | - | - |
| ciderier | 11 | - | - |
| ciderkin | 15 | - | - |
| cielings | 11 | - | - |
| cigarets | 11 | - | - |
| ciliated | 11 | having a margin or fringe of hairlike projections | - |
| ciliates | 10 | - | - |
| cimbalom | 16 | - | - |
| ciminite | 12 | - | - |
| cimolite | 12 | - | - |
| cinching | 16 | - | - |
| cinchona | 15 | any of several trees of the genus Cinchona | - |
| cincture | 12 | a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers | - |
| cindered | 12 | - | - |
| cineaste | 10 | - | - |
| cineasts | 10 | - | - |
| cineoles | 10 | - | - |
| cineplex | 19 | - | - |
| cinereal | 10 | - | - |
| cinereas | 10 | - | - |
| cinerins | 10 | - | - |
| cingular | 11 | - | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cigarette | 12 | finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking | - |
| civilized | 24 | having a high state of culture and development both social and technological | terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world |
| circulate | 13 | cause to be distributed | This letter is being circulated among the faculty |
| civilised | 15 | having a high state of culture and development both social and technological | - |
| cinematic | 15 | of or pertaining to or characteristic of the cinema | - |
| cirrhosis | 14 | a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism | - |
| circuitry | 16 | electronic equipment consisting of a system of circuits | - |
| citizenry | 23 | the body of citizens of a state or country | - |
| circadian | 14 | of or relating to biological processes occurring at 24-hour intervals | circadian rhythms |
| cigarillo | 12 | small cigar or cigarette wrapped in tobacco instead of paper | - |
| cityscape | 18 | a viewpoint toward a city or other heavily populated area | the dominant character of the cityscape is it poverty |
| cirrhotic | 16 | - | - |
| ciabattas | 13 | - | - |
| cibations | 13 | - | - |
| ciboriums | 15 | - | - |
| cicatrice | 15 | a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue | - |
| cicatrise | 13 | form a scar, after an injury | - |
| cicatrize | 22 | form a scar, after an injury | the skin will cicatrize and it will heal soon |
| ciceroned | 14 | - | - |
| cicerones | 13 | - | - |
| cichlidae | 17 | cichlids | - |
| cicisbeos | 15 | - | - |
| ciclatons | 13 | - | - |
| ciclatoun | 13 | - | - |
| cicutines | 13 | - | - |
| cidarises | 12 | - | - |
| cideriest | 12 | - | - |
| ciderkins | 16 | - | - |
| cigarlike | 16 | - | - |
| ciguatera | 12 | - | - |
| cilantros | 11 | - | - |
| ciliately | 14 | - | - |
| ciliation | 11 | - | - |
| cilicious | 13 | - | - |
| ciliolate | 11 | - | - |
| cimbaloms | 17 | - | - |
| ciminites | 13 | - | - |
| cimmerian | 15 | intensely dark and gloomy as with perpetual darkness | - |
| cimolites | 13 | - | - |
| cinchings | 17 | - | - |
| cinchonas | 16 | - | - |
| cinchonic | 18 | - | - |
| cincinnus | 13 | - | - |
| cinctured | 14 | - | - |
| cinctures | 13 | - | - |
| cinderier | 12 | - | - |
| cindering | 13 | - | - |
| cinderous | 12 | - | - |
| cineastes | 11 | - | - |
| cinephile | 16 | - | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| circulated | 15 | - | - |
| circumvent | 19 | avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | - |
| circumcise | 18 | cut the foreskin off male babies or teenage boys | During the bris, the baby boy is circumcised |
| circuitous | 14 | marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct | the explanation was circuitous and puzzling |
| citronella | 12 | - | - |
| civilising | 16 | - | - |
| cibachrome | 21 | - | - |
| cicadellid | 16 | - | - |
| cicatrices | 16 | - | - |
| cicatricle | 16 | - | - |
| cicatrised | 15 | - | - |
| cicatriser | 14 | - | - |
| cicatrises | 14 | - | - |
| cicatrixes | 21 | - | - |
| cicatrized | 24 | - | - |
| cicatrizer | 23 | - | - |
| cicatrizes | 23 | - | - |
| cicinnuses | 14 | - | - |
| cicisbeism | 18 | - | - |
| ciclatouns | 14 | - | - |
| cigarettes | 13 | - | - |
| cigarillos | 13 | - | - |
| ciguateras | 13 | - | - |
| ciguatoxin | 20 | - | - |
| ciliations | 12 | - | - |
| cimetidine | 15 | a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid | - |
| cinchonine | 17 | an alkaloid derivative of the bark of cinchona trees that is used as an antimalarial drug | - |
| cinchonise | 17 | - | - |
| cinchonism | 19 | - | - |
| cinchonize | 26 | - | - |
| cincinnate | 14 | - | - |
| cincturing | 15 | - | - |
| cinderiest | 13 | - | - |
| cinemagoer | 15 | - | - |
| cinematise | 14 | make a film of or adopt so as to make into a film | - |
| cinematize | 23 | make a film of or adopt so as to make into a film | cinematize history |
| cinephiles | 17 | - | - |
| cineplexes | 21 | - | - |
| cinerarias | 12 | - | - |
| cinerarium | 14 | a niche for a funeral urn containing the ashes of the cremated dead | - |
| cineration | 12 | - | - |
| cinerators | 12 | - | - |
| cingulated | 14 | - | - |
| cinnabaric | 16 | - | - |
| cinnamonic | 16 | - | - |
| cinquefoil | 24 | any of a numerous plants grown for their five-petaled flowers; abundant in temperate regions; alleged to have medicinal properties | - |
| cipherings | 18 | - | - |
| ciphertext | 24 | - | - |
| cipollinos | 14 | - | - |
| circassian | 14 | a member of the Sunni Muslim people living in northwestern Caucasia | - |
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Welcome to the whimsical world of words that start with CI! These peculiar combinations of letters create a realm where pronunciation and meaning dance together in delightful harmony. From the crisp sound of "citrus" that conjures up tangy scents of lemons and oranges, to the sophisticated elegance of "circuitous," these words capture our imagination and enrich our communication. Journey with us as we explore the importance, intrigue, and fun of these unique linguistic gems.
About words starting with CI
In the grand tapestry of the English language, words starting with CI hold a special place due to their phonetic charm and versatility. The C-I combination can lead to a soft, sibilant sound, as in "cinnamon," or a hard, decisive punch, like in "cipher." This duality makes CI words particularly fascinating and flexible in terms of pronunciation. Moreover, the beginning of a word often sets the tone for its entire meaning, and CI words frequently embody concepts of circularity, sharpness, and clarity. Such attributes make these words essential in both everyday language and specialized vocabularies.
The frequency of CI as an initial cluster contributes to its richness in English. From common terms like "city" and "circle" to more specific usages in fields such as science and technology—think "circuit" or "cilium"—CI words weave a diverse web across different contexts. The ability of CI words to transcend ordinary boundaries and appear in various domains underlines their importance. These words not only enhance communication but also add a splash of creativity to our lexicon.
Popular word examples
Say hello to some of the most popular CI words that effortlessly roll off the tongue and enrich our daily conversations.
Citrus
- Definition: A type of fruit that includes oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits.
- Example in a Sentence: The refreshing citrus scent filled the room as she sliced the orange.
- Fun Fact: The word "citrus" is derived from the Latin word for the citron tree, which was one of the first citrus species cultivated by humans.
Circle
- Definition: A round shape that has no corners or edges.
- Example in a Sentence: The children sat in a circle during storytime at the library.
- Fun Fact: In mathematics, the circle is considered a shape of infinite symmetry, making it a fundamental concept in geometry.
Cinema
- Definition: A place where movies are shown; also refers to the art of filmmaking.
- Example in a Sentence: They decided to spend their Saturday evening at the cinema watching the latest blockbuster.
- Fun Fact: The term "cinema" comes from the French "cinématographe," coined by the Lumière brothers, who were pioneers in film projection.
Cipher
- Definition: A method of transforming a text to conceal its meaning.
- Example in a Sentence: The spy used a cipher to send coded messages back to headquarters.
- Fun Fact: The word "cipher" shares roots with the Arabic word "sifr," meaning zero, which highlights its historical use in encoding and calculations.
Circuit
- Definition: A closed path through which an electric current flows or may flow.
- Example in a Sentence: He spent the afternoon fixing a broken circuit in his vintage radio.
- Fun Fact: The concept of a circuit can be traced back to Alessandro Volta, who invented the first chemical battery, providing continuous current flow.
Citizen
- Definition: A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.
- Example in a Sentence: As a proud citizen, she exercised her right to vote in every election.
- Fun Fact: The word "citizen" evolved from the Old French "citeain," which means "inhabitant of a city."
Cite
- Definition: To quote a passage, book, author, etc., especially as an authority.
- Example in a Sentence: Make sure to cite your sources properly when writing your research paper.
- Fun Fact: "Cite" originates from the Latin word "citare," meaning to summon or call forward, relating to how citations bring evidence to light.
Civic
- Definition: Relating to a city or town, especially its administration; municipal.
- Example in a Sentence: The mayor delivered an inspiring speech about civic responsibility and community service.
- Fun Fact: The term "civic" stems from the Latin "civicus," which relates to citizens, emphasizing communal roles and duties.
Cinder
- Definition: A small piece of partly burned coal or wood that has stopped giving off flames but still has combustible matter in it.
- Example in a Sentence: The campfire's cinder glowed softly as we roasted marshmallows.
- Fun Fact: The fairytale character Cinderella derives her name from "cinder," referring to her life among ashes before her transformation.
Cilia
- Definition: Microscopic, hair-like structures that extend from the surface of many animal cells.
- Example in a Sentence: Cilia are crucial for moving mucus out of the lungs in humans.
- Fun Fact: The Latin root for "cilia" is "cilium," meaning eyelash, highlighting the resemblance between these structures and tiny hairs.
High-scoring Scrabble examples
For those fond of wordplay and Scrabble, CI words offer some tantalizing options. Here are a few that will surely boost your score:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Ciphers | 14 | Codes or secret writings. |
| Citrus | 8 | A type of fruit including oranges and lemons. |
| Cirques | 18 | Bowl-shaped, steep-walled mountain basins. |
| Citing | 9 | The act of quoting or referring to something. |
| Ciboria | 11 | A plural of ciborium, a chalice-like vessel. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
If you're a Wordle enthusiast, these five-letter CI words might just be your golden ticket to solving today's puzzle:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Civic | Relating to a city or town, especially its administration. |
| Cider | An alcoholic beverage made from fermented apple juice. |
| Cigar | A cylinder of tobacco rolled in tobacco leaves for smoking. |
| Cite | To quote as an authority or example. |
| Cilia | Microscopic hair-like structures on cell surfaces. |
| Civil | Courteous and polite; relating to citizens. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Dive into the depths of the lexicon with these unusual and rare CI words that are as intriguing as they are uncommon.
Cincture
- Definition: A girdle or belt, especially one worn with ecclesiastical vestments.
- Interesting Fact: The word "cincture" comes from the Latin "cinctura," meaning a girding or surrounding, reflecting its primary function.
- Example in a Sentence: The priest adjusted his cincture before beginning the ceremony.
Cicatrix
- Definition: A scar left by the formation of new connective tissue over a healing sore or wound.
- Interesting Fact: "Cicatrix" shares its roots with "cicatrice," an obsolete term for the same phenomenon, deriving from Latin origins.
- Example in a Sentence: The cicatrix on his arm was a reminder of his childhood accident.
Ciguatera
- Definition: A type of food poisoning caused by eating fish that contain toxins produced by dinoflagellates.
- Interesting Fact: The term "ciguatera" originated from the Spanish word "cigua," referring to a type of snail once thought to cause similar symptoms.
- Example in a Sentence: After his vacation in the tropics, he learned about ciguatera the hard way.
Cibation
- Definition: The act of adding fresh material to a process, especially in alchemy.
- Interesting Fact: This term hails from medieval alchemical practices, where "cibation" was a crucial step in transmutation processes.
- Example in a Sentence: The ancient manuscript detailed the process of cibation required for the philosopher's stone.
Cicisbeo
- Definition: A man who is the professed gallant or lover of a married woman, especially in Italian society.
- Interesting Fact: The word "cicisbeo" is Italian in origin, reflecting a historical custom in 18th-century Italy where noblewomen had male companions.
- Example in a Sentence: The cicisbeo attended social events with the countess while her husband was away.
Final words
Words starting with CI are a treasure trove of linguistic delight, offering both utility and charm. Whether you’re engaging in a game of Scrabble, solving a Wordle puzzle, or simply exploring the vast landscape of language, these words enhance our communication and spark our curiosity. Keep these CI words in mind, and let them inspire your next conversation, crossword, or creative project!
