5 letter words starting with d
Dive into the delightful world of five-letter words starting with 'D'! Perfect for word game enthusiasts and curious minds, this page will dazzle you with a diverse array of terms. Whether you're sharpening your Scrabble skills or just love language, prepare to discover some dynamic vocabulary delights!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| doing | 7 | - | - |
| drink | 10 | propose a toast to | Let's drink to the New Year |
| death | 9 | the time at which life ends; continuing until dead | she stayed until his death |
| daddy | 11 | an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk | - |
| dance | 8 | move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance | My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio |
| dream | 8 | a cherished desire | - |
| drive | 9 | hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver | he sliced his drive out of bounds |
| drunk | 10 | a chronic drinker | - |
| dress | 6 | cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of | dress the plants in the garden |
| dying | 10 | eagerly desirous | dying to hear who won |
| dirty | 9 | obtained illegally or by improper means | dirty money |
| doubt | 8 | uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | - |
| devil | 9 | (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell | - |
| danny | 9 | - | - |
| drove | 9 | a stonemason's chisel with a broad edge for dressing stone | - |
| daily | 9 | of or belonging to or occurring every day | daily routine |
| drank | 10 | - | - |
| demon | 8 | a cruel wicked and inhuman person | - |
| drama | 8 | a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage | - |
| dozen | 15 | denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units | - |
| dunno | 6 | - | - |
| diary | 9 | a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations | - |
| dates | 6 | - | - |
| delay | 9 | cause to be slowed down or delayed | Traffic was delayed by the bad weather |
| drown | 9 | cover completely or make imperceptible | I was drowned in work |
| donna | 6 | an Italian woman of rank | - |
| drops | 8 | - | - |
| daisy | 9 | any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl | - |
| dough | 10 | informal terms for money | - |
| drawn | 9 | showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering | her face was drawn and haggard from sleeplessness |
| drill | 6 | make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool | don't drill here, there's a gas pipe |
| dutch | 11 | the people of the Netherlands | - |
| dizzy | 27 | lacking seriousness; given to frivolity | a dizzy blonde |
| disco | 8 | popular dance music (especially in the late 1970s); melodic with a regular bass beat; intended mainly for dancing at discotheques | - |
| dated | 7 | marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past | - |
| dummy | 13 | make a dummy of | dummy up the books that are to be published |
| deeds | 7 | performance of moral or religious acts | salvation by deeds |
| dried | 7 | preserved by removing natural moisture | dried beef |
| ditch | 11 | sever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsibly | - |
| dolly | 9 | a small replica of a person; used as a toy | - |
| depth | 11 | the extent downward or backward or inward | the depth of the water |
| drain | 6 | flow off gradually | The rain water drains into this big vat |
| dealt | 6 | - | - |
| delta | 6 | a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water | the Mississippi River delta |
| diane | 6 | - | - |
| draft | 9 | a large and hurried swallow | - |
| diner | 6 | a passenger car where food is served in transit | - |
| dwarf | 12 | a person who is markedly small | - |
| donor | 6 | person who makes a gift of property | - |
| drift | 9 | live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely | My son drifted around for years in California before going to law school |
| doggy | 11 | informal terms for dogs | - |
| ducks | 12 | - | - |
| dusty | 9 | covered with a layer of dust | a dusty pile of books |
| dodge | 8 | avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | He dodged the issue |
| dares | 6 | - | - |
| doris | 6 | a small region of ancient Greece where the Doric dialect was spoken | - |
| devon | 9 | a county in southwestern England | - |
| drake | 10 | English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596) | - |
| dowry | 12 | money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage | - |
| donny | 9 | - | - |
| darcy | 11 | - | - |
| debut | 8 | the act of beginning something new | they looked forward to the debut of their new product line |
| dense | 6 | hard to pass through because of dense growth | dense vegetation |
| depot | 8 | a depository for goods | - |
| downs | 9 | - | - |
| dryer | 9 | an appliance that removes moisture | - |
| dwell | 9 | exist or be situated within | - |
| dandy | 10 | a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost | - |
| decay | 11 | the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation | - |
| dread | 7 | causing fear or dread or terror | the dread presence of the headmaster |
| dairy | 9 | a farm where dairy products are produced | - |
| denis | 6 | - | - |
| dixie | 13 | the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861 | - |
| dumps | 10 | an informal expression for a mildly depressed state | in the dumps |
| donut | 6 | a small ring-shaped friedcake | - |
| deuce | 8 | one of the four playing cards in a deck that have two spots | - |
| derby | 11 | a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim | - |
| darts | 6 | a game in which small pointed missiles are thrown at a dartboard | - |
| dildo | 7 | a vibrating device that substitutes for an erect penis to provide vaginal stimulation | - |
| decoy | 11 | a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot) | - |
| diver | 9 | someone who works underwater | - |
| ducky | 15 | a special loved one | - |
| dodgy | 11 | of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk | - |
| deity | 9 | any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force | - |
| decks | 12 | - | - |
| drool | 6 | pretentious or silly talk or writing | - |
| dumbo | 10 | - | - |
| drone | 6 | someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind | - |
| dicky | 15 | a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt | - |
| decaf | 11 | coffee with the caffeine removed | - |
| digit | 7 | one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration | 0 and 1 are digits |
| dukes | 10 | - | - |
| detox | 13 | treat for alcohol or drug dependence | He was detoxified in the clinic |
| dinky | 13 | small and unimpressive | we stayed in a dinky old hotel |
| dazed | 16 | in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock | he had a dazed expression on his face |
| dolce | 8 | gently and sweetly | - |
| dopey | 11 | having or revealing stupidity | a dopey answer |
| dives | 9 | - | - |
| dilly | 9 | - | - |
| daffy | 15 | - | - |
| dotty | 9 | intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with | they are dotty about each other |
| ditto | 6 | a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated | - |
| druid | 7 | a pre-Christian priest among the Celts of ancient Gaul and Britain and Ireland | - |
| dunce | 8 | a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence | - |
| dixit | 13 | - | - |
| dover | 9 | the capital of the state of Delaware | - |
| draco | 8 | a faint constellation twisting around the north celestial pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus | - |
| dingo | 7 | wolflike yellowish-brown wild dog of Australia | - |
| duper | 8 | - | - |
| douse | 6 | slacken | douse a rope |
| dewar | 9 | vacuum flask that holds liquid air or helium for scientific experiments | - |
| dinar | 6 | the basic unit of money in Kuwait; equal 1,000 fils | - |
| dally | 9 | talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions | - |
| djinn | 13 | (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals | - |
| dobby | 13 | - | - |
| doped | 9 | under the influence of narcotics | knocked out by doped wine |
| denim | 8 | (used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear | - |
| decor | 8 | decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior | - |
| demos | 8 | - | - |
| dingy | 10 | causing dejection | - |
| debit | 8 | an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing | - |
| dweeb | 11 | an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious | - |
| domic | 10 | - | - |
| dishy | 12 | (informal British) sexually attractive | a dishy blonde |
| drape | 8 | hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) | - |
| defer | 9 | yield to another's wish or opinion | - |
| dogma | 9 | a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof | - |
| drier | 6 | an appliance that removes moisture | - |
| deter | 6 | try to prevent; show opposition to | - |
| daric | 8 | - | - |
| duvet | 9 | a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider | - |
| dregs | 7 | sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid | - |
| delve | 9 | turn up, loosen, or remove earth | - |
| derry | 9 | - | - |
| dosed | 7 | treated with some kind of application | a mustache dosed with bear grease |
| debby | 13 | - | - |
| droop | 8 | hang loosely or laxly | - |
| ditty | 9 | a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung) | - |
| downy | 12 | covered with fine soft hairs or down | downy milkweed seeds |
| deems | 8 | - | - |
| dumas | 8 | French writer remembered for his swashbuckling historical tales (1802-1870) | - |
| divvy | 15 | short for dividend; especially one paid by a cooperative society | - |
| dacha | 11 | Russian country house | - |
| dumpy | 13 | short and plump | - |
| dhoti | 9 | a long loincloth worn by Hindu men | - |
| donne | 6 | English clergyman and metaphysical poet celebrated as a preacher (1572-1631) | - |
| dowdy | 13 | British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970) | - |
| didst | 7 | - | - |
| dusky | 13 | lighted by or as if by twilight | The dusky night rides down the sky/And ushers in the morn |
| dulce | 8 | - | - |
| dicey | 11 | of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk | an extremely dicey future on a brave new world of liquid nitrogen, tar, and smog |
| deary | 9 | a special loved one | - |
| duddy | 11 | - | - |
| droll | 6 | comical in an odd or whimsical manner | a droll little man with a quiet tongue-in-cheek kind of humor |
| durst | 6 | - | - |
| dimly | 11 | with a dim light | a dimly lit room |
| deign | 7 | do something that one considers to be below one's dignity | - |
| dozer | 15 | large powerful tractor; a large blade in front flattens areas of ground | - |
| dobie | 8 | - | - |
| delft | 9 | a style of glazed earthenware; usually white with blue decoration | - |
| doest | 6 | - | - |
| delos | 6 | - | - |
| dippy | 13 | - | - |
| degas | 7 | French impressionist painter (1834-1917) | - |
| douce | 8 | - | - |
| dilli | 6 | - | - |
| darky | 13 | - | - |
| dayan | 9 | Israeli general and statesman (1915-1981) | - |
| dirge | 7 | a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person | - |
| druse | 6 | an adherent of an esoteric monotheistic religious sect living in the relative security of the mountains of Syria and Lebanon who believes that Al-hakim was an incarnation of God | - |
| domed | 9 | having a hemispherical vault or dome | - |
| doted | 7 | - | - |
| decal | 8 | either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface | - |
| drawl | 9 | a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels | - |
| dunny | 9 | - | - |
| doily | 9 | a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl | - |
| ducat | 8 | formerly a gold coin of various European countries | - |
| duchy | 14 | the domain controlled by a duke or duchess | - |
| divan | 9 | a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author) | - |
| dolor | 6 | (poetry) painful grief | - |
| dower | 9 | money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage | - |
| dinge | 7 | make a dent or impression in | dinge a soft hat |
| dross | 6 | the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals | - |
| dwelt | 9 | - | - |
| dully | 9 | without liveliness | she nodded her head dully |
| dales | 6 | - | - |
| debug | 9 | locate and correct errors in a computer program code | debug this program |
| datum | 8 | an item of factual information derived from measurement or research | - |
| dryly | 12 | in a dry laconic manner | `I know that', he said dryly |
| dooms | 8 | - | - |
| diwan | 9 | a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author) | - |
| doper | 8 | - | - |
| dells | 6 | - | - |
| diode | 7 | a semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction | - |
| duomo | 8 | the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese | - |
| doula | 6 | an assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes | - |
| dater | 6 | - | - |
| deere | 6 | United States industrialist who manufactured plows suitable for working the prairie soil (1804-1886) | - |
| dolma | 8 | - | - |
| dobro | 8 | - | - |
| dogie | 7 | motherless calf in a range herd of cattle | - |
| dhole | 9 | fierce wild dog of the forests of central and southeast Asia that hunts in packs | - |
| dural | 6 | of or relating to the dura mater | - |
| dukas | 10 | French composer (1865-1935) | - |
| donga | 7 | - | - |
| doeth | 9 | - | - |
| dowel | 9 | a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together | - |
| delis | 6 | - | - |
| demob | 10 | retire from military service | - |
| dicta | 8 | - | - |
| dimer | 8 | a compound whose molecules are composed of two identical monomers | - |
| deify | 12 | consider as a god or godlike | These young men deify financial success |
| dryad | 10 | a deity or nymph of the woods | - |
| dreck | 12 | merchandise that is shoddy or inferior | - |
| droit | 6 | - | - |
| dooly | 9 | - | - |
| divot | 9 | a piece of turf dug out of a lawn or fairway (by an animals hooves or a golf club) | - |
| dowse | 9 | slacken | - |
| doyen | 9 | a man who is the senior member of a group | - |
| doric | 8 | the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken in Doris | - |
| dykey | 16 | - | - |
| dynel | 9 | - | - |
| dynes | 9 | - | - |
| dzhos | 18 | - | - |
| dervs | 9 | - | - |
| desex | 13 | make infertile | - |
| deshi | 9 | - | - |
| desks | 10 | - | - |
| desse | 6 | - | - |
| derth | 9 | - | - |
| dered | 7 | - | - |
| deres | 6 | - | - |
| derig | 7 | - | - |
| derma | 8 | the deep vascular inner layer of the skin | - |
| derms | 8 | - | - |
| derns | 6 | - | - |
| deros | 6 | - | - |
| derro | 6 | - | - |
| devas | 9 | - | - |
| devel | 9 | - | - |
| dhobi | 11 | - | - |
| dholl | 9 | - | - |
| dhols | 9 | - | - |
| dhows | 12 | - | - |
| dhuti | 9 | - | - |
| diact | 8 | - | - |
| dhals | 9 | - | - |
| dhaks | 13 | - | - |
| devot | 9 | - | - |
| dewan | 9 | - | - |
| dewax | 16 | - | - |
| dewed | 10 | - | - |
| dexes | 13 | - | - |
| dexie | 13 | - | - |
| dials | 6 | - | - |
| deray | 9 | - | - |
| deils | 6 | - | - |
| delly | 9 | - | - |
| delph | 11 | - | - |
| delts | 6 | - | - |
| delfs | 9 | - | - |
| deles | 6 | - | - |
| deism | 8 | the form of theological rationalism that believes in God on the basis of reason without reference to revelation | - |
| deist | 6 | of or relating to deism | - |
| deked | 11 | - | - |
| dekes | 10 | - | - |
| dekko | 14 | British slang for a look | - |
| deled | 7 | - | - |
| deman | 8 | - | - |
| demes | 8 | - | - |
| denet | 6 | - | - |
| dents | 6 | - | - |
| deoxy | 16 | - | - |
| denes | 6 | - | - |
| denay | 9 | - | - |
| demic | 10 | - | - |
| demit | 8 | - | - |
| dempt | 10 | - | - |
| demur | 8 | take exception to | he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday |
| denar | 6 | - | - |
| derat | 6 | - | - |
| diota | 6 | - | - |
| dipso | 8 | - | - |
| diram | 8 | - | - |
| direr | 6 | - | - |
| dirke | 10 | - | - |
| dirks | 10 | - | - |
| diols | 6 | - | - |
| dings | 7 | - | - |
| dinic | 8 | - | - |
| dinks | 10 | - | - |
| dinna | 6 | - | - |
| dinos | 6 | - | - |
| dints | 6 | - | - |
| dirls | 6 | - | - |
| dirts | 6 | - | - |
| dited | 7 | - | - |
| dites | 6 | - | - |
| ditsy | 9 | - | - |
| ditts | 6 | - | - |
| ditzy | 18 | - | - |
| ditas | 6 | - | - |
| disas | 6 | - | - |
| disci | 8 | - | - |
| discs | 8 | - | - |
| disks | 10 | - | - |
| disme | 8 | - | - |
| dital | 6 | - | - |
| divas | 9 | - | - |
| dicts | 8 | - | - |
| dicty | 11 | - | - |
| diddy | 11 | - | - |
| didie | 7 | - | - |
| didos | 7 | - | - |
| diebs | 8 | - | - |
| dicot | 8 | flowering plant with two cotyledons; the stem grows by deposit on its outside | - |
| diazo | 15 | relating to or containing diazonium | - |
| dibbs | 10 | - | - |
| diced | 9 | - | - |
| dicer | 8 | a mechanical device used for dicing food | - |
| dices | 8 | - | - |
| dicht | 11 | - | - |
| dicks | 12 | - | - |
| diene | 6 | - | - |
| diets | 6 | - | - |
| diffs | 12 | - | - |
| dimes | 8 | - | - |
| dimps | 10 | - | - |
| dined | 7 | - | - |
| dills | 6 | - | - |
| dight | 10 | - | - |
| dikas | 10 | - | - |
| diked | 11 | - | - |
| diker | 10 | - | - |
| dikes | 10 | - | - |
| dikey | 13 | - | - |
| dines | 6 | - | - |
| dalis | 6 | - | - |
| dangs | 7 | - | - |
| danio | 6 | - | - |
| danks | 10 | - | - |
| dants | 6 | - | - |
| daraf | 9 | a unit of elastance equal to the reciprocal of a farad | - |
| dampy | 13 | - | - |
| damps | 10 | - | - |
| dalle | 6 | - | - |
| dalts | 6 | - | - |
| daman | 8 | - | - |
| damar | 8 | any of various hard resins from trees of the family Dipterocarpaceae and of the genus Agathis; especially the amboyna pine | - |
| dames | 8 | - | - |
| damme | 10 | - | - |
| damns | 8 | - | - |
| darbs | 8 | - | - |
| dared | 7 | - | - |
| darzi | 15 | - | - |
| dashi | 9 | - | - |
| dashy | 12 | - | - |
| datal | 6 | - | - |
| darre | 6 | - | - |
| darns | 6 | - | - |
| darer | 6 | - | - |
| darga | 7 | - | - |
| dargs | 7 | - | - |
| daris | 6 | - | - |
| darks | 10 | - | - |
| datos | 6 | - | - |
| dabba | 10 | - | - |
| daces | 8 | - | - |
| dagos | 7 | - | - |
| dahls | 9 | - | - |
| daine | 6 | - | - |
| daint | 6 | - | - |
| daker | 10 | - | - |
| daggy | 11 | - | - |
| dagga | 8 | relatively nontoxic South African herb smoked like tobacco | - |
| dacks | 12 | - | - |
| dadah | 10 | - | - |
| dadas | 7 | - | - |
| dados | 7 | - | - |
| daffs | 12 | - | - |
| daled | 7 | - | - |
| debel | 8 | - | - |
| decko | 12 | - | - |
| decos | 8 | - | - |
| decry | 11 | express strong disapproval of | - |
| decad | 9 | - | - |
| debes | 8 | - | - |
| debts | 8 | - | - |
| debud | 9 | - | - |
| debus | 8 | - | - |
| debye | 11 | - | - |
| dedal | 7 | - | - |
| deedy | 10 | - | - |
| deffo | 12 | - | - |
| defis | 9 | - | - |
| defog | 10 | free from mist | - |
| degum | 9 | - | - |
| deice | 8 | make or become free of frost or ice | - |
| deids | 7 | - | - |
| defat | 9 | remove the fat from | - |
| deevs | 9 | - | - |
| deely | 9 | - | - |
| deens | 6 | - | - |
| deeps | 8 | - | - |
| deers | 6 | - | - |
| deets | 6 | - | - |
| deeve | 9 | - | - |
| datto | 6 | - | - |
| davit | 9 | a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat) | - |
| dawah | 12 | missionary work for Islam | - |
| dawds | 10 | - | - |
| dawed | 10 | - | - |
| dawen | 9 | - | - |
| dawks | 13 | - | - |
| dawns | 9 | - | - |
| dawts | 9 | - | - |
| daven | 9 | - | - |
| dauts | 6 | - | - |
| daube | 8 | - | - |
| daubs | 8 | - | - |
| dauby | 11 | - | - |
| dauds | 7 | - | - |
| dault | 6 | - | - |
| daunt | 6 | cause to lose courage | - |
| daurs | 6 | - | - |
| daych | 14 | - | - |
| daynt | 9 | - | - |
| dears | 6 | - | - |
| deash | 9 | - | - |
| deave | 9 | - | - |
| deaws | 9 | - | - |
| deawy | 12 | - | - |
| debag | 9 | - | - |
| dearn | 6 | - | - |
| deare | 6 | - | - |
| dazer | 15 | - | - |
| dazes | 15 | - | - |
| deads | 7 | - | - |
| deair | 6 | - | - |
| deals | 6 | - | - |
| deans | 6 | - | - |
| debar | 8 | prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening | - |
| drony | 9 | - | - |
| drows | 9 | - | - |
| drubs | 8 | - | - |
| drugs | 7 | - | - |
| drums | 8 | - | - |
| drupe | 8 | fleshy indehiscent fruit with a single seed: e.g. almond; peach; plum; cherry; elderberry; olive; jujube | - |
| drouk | 10 | - | - |
| droob | 8 | - | - |
| droog | 7 | - | - |
| drook | 10 | - | - |
| dropt | 8 | - | - |
| drusy | 9 | - | - |
| druxy | 16 | - | - |
| ducal | 8 | of or belonging to or suitable for a duke | ducal palace |
| duces | 8 | - | - |
| ducts | 8 | - | - |
| dubbo | 10 | - | - |
| duars | 6 | - | - |
| dsobo | 8 | - | - |
| dsomo | 8 | - | - |
| duads | 7 | - | - |
| duals | 6 | - | - |
| duans | 6 | - | - |
| duded | 8 | - | - |
| drear | 6 | causing dejection | - |
| dreed | 7 | - | - |
| drees | 6 | - | - |
| dreks | 10 | - | - |
| drent | 6 | - | - |
| drays | 9 | - | - |
| drant | 6 | - | - |
| draps | 8 | - | - |
| drats | 6 | - | - |
| drave | 9 | - | - |
| draws | 9 | - | - |
| drere | 6 | - | - |
| drest | 6 | - | - |
| drips | 8 | - | - |
| dript | 8 | - | - |
| droid | 7 | - | - |
| droil | 6 | - | - |
| drole | 6 | - | - |
| drily | 9 | in a dry laconic manner | - |
| dreys | 9 | - | - |
| dribs | 8 | - | - |
| drice | 8 | - | - |
| dries | 6 | - | - |
| drome | 8 | an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo | - |
| duply | 11 | - | - |
| durra | 6 | sorghums of dry regions of Asia and North Africa | - |
| durrs | 6 | - | - |
| durry | 9 | - | - |
| durum | 8 | wheat with hard dark-colored kernels high in gluten and used for bread and pasta; grown especially in southern Russia, North Africa, and northern central North America | - |
| durzi | 15 | - | - |
| dusks | 10 | - | - |
| duroy | 9 | - | - |
| duros | 6 | - | - |
| duppy | 13 | - | - |
Dive into the delightful domain of five-letter words starting with "D" and discover a linguistic landscape rich with diversity and dynamism. These words, often overlooked, hold a peculiar power in shaping language through their distinct sounds and meanings. Whether it’s the hard 'd' sound that demands attention or the playful combinations of vowels and consonants that follow, these words bring a flavorful flair to our everyday conversations. Prepare to be entertained with intriguing examples, each carrying its own unique charm and utility.
About 5 Letter Words Starting with D
The letter "D" is a dominant force in the English language, frequently appearing at the beginning of words to produce a distinct, percussive sound. Its placement at the start of five-letter words often marks them as decisive and energetic. For instance, words like "dance" and "dwell" showcase how the initial "D" sets a lively or contemplative tone, altering the mood and meaning of the sentence. The structure of these words often leads to fascinating pronunciations, some rolling off the tongue while others demand a more deliberate articulation.
In the realm of word formation, "D" plays a crucial role in creating words that are not only practical but also carry cultural significance. The positioning of "D" influences the rhythm and flow of sentences, contributing to the overall texture of communication. Words like "dream" evoke imagery and emotions, revealing the power of this letter to transcend mere phonetics and tap into the human psyche. Through a combination of vowels and consonants following "D," these words can range from straightforward to complex, each serving a unique purpose in language.
Popular Word Examples
Let's dive into some popular five-letter words that begin with the letter "D." Each of these words carries its own weight in language, adding spice and intrigue to our vocabulary.
Dance
- Definition: To move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.
- Example in a Sentence: At the wedding, everyone gathered on the floor to dance the night away.
- Fun Fact: The word "dance" comes from the Old French word "dancier," which means to dance.
Dream
- Definition: A series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep.
- Example in a Sentence: She had a dream about flying over a vast ocean.
- Fun Fact: The concept of dreaming has fascinated humans for centuries, influencing literature, art, and psychology.
Dwell
- Definition: To live in or at a specified place.
- Example in a Sentence: They dwell in a cozy cottage by the lake.
- Fun Fact: The word "dwell" originally meant to mislead or deceive in Old English.
Dress
- Definition: To put on clothes; to adorn or arrange oneself.
- Example in a Sentence: He decided to dress casually for the picnic.
- Fun Fact: The term "dress" also refers to preparing food, particularly in terms of seasoning or garnishing.
Dread
- Definition: To anticipate with great apprehension or fear.
- Example in a Sentence: She felt a sense of dread before the big exam.
- Fun Fact: "Dread" was once used synonymously with "reverence" or "awe" in older English texts.
Drift
- Definition: To be carried slowly by a current of air or water.
- Example in a Sentence: The boat began to drift away from the shore.
- Fun Fact: The word "drift" has its origins in the Old Norse term "drif," meaning snowdrift.
Drill
- Definition: A tool or machine with a rotating cutting tip or reciprocating hammer or chisel, used for making holes.
- Example in a Sentence: He used a drill to create holes for the new shelf.
- Fun Fact: Military drills date back to ancient times as a method of practicing tactics and formations.
Dairy
- Definition: A building, room, or establishment for the processing, storage, and distribution of milk and milk products.
- Example in a Sentence: They visited the local dairy to buy fresh cheese and butter.
- Fun Fact: The word "dairy" is derived from the Middle English term "deyerie," indicating a female server.
Debug
- Definition: To identify and remove errors from (computer hardware or software).
- Example in a Sentence: The developer spent hours trying to debug the new application.
- Fun Fact: The term "debug" became popular in computing after an actual insect was found causing malfunctions in an early computer.
Defer
- Definition: To postpone or delay.
- Example in a Sentence: They decided to defer the meeting until next week.
- Fun Fact: "Defer" has different meanings depending on context, such as yielding to someone's opinion or authority.
High-Scoring Scrabble Examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, five-letter words starting with "D" can be a game-changer. Here's a list of high-scoring options that could boost your chances of winning.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Dozen | 15 | A group or set of twelve. |
| Dizzy | 25 | Feeling unsteady, confused, or amazed. |
| Dwell | 9 | To live in or at a specified place. |
| Dutch | 11 | Relating to the Netherlands or its people. |
| Dazed | 16 | Unable to think or react properly; confused. |
Popular 5-Letter Words for Wordle
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and knowing key five-letter words starting with "D" can give you the edge. Here are some popular choices:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dance | To move rhythmically to music. |
| Dream | A series of thoughts or visions during sleep. |
| Drift | To be carried slowly by a current. |
| Dwell | To live in or at a specified place. |
| Drink | To take liquid into the mouth and swallow. |
Unusual and Rare Word Examples
Not all words are created equal, and some five-letter words starting with "D" are truly unique and rare gems in the English language.
Dingo
- Definition: A wild dog native to Australia.
- Interesting Fact: Dingoes are thought to have arrived in Australia over 4,000 years ago.
- Example in a Sentence: The dingo is often seen in the Australian outback.
Drupe
- Definition: A fleshy fruit with thin skin and a central stone containing the seed, like a peach or cherry.
- Interesting Fact: The term "drupe" is derived from the Latin word "drupa," meaning "overripe olive."
- Example in a Sentence: Cherries are an example of a drupe.
Deify
- Definition: To worship or regard as a god.
- Interesting Fact: In ancient Rome, emperors were often deified after death.
- Example in a Sentence: Some fans tend to deify their favorite celebrities.
Delve
- Definition: To reach inside a receptacle and search for something.
- Interesting Fact: "Delve" originates from the Old English "delfan," meaning to dig.
- Example in a Sentence: She began to delve into her bag for her keys.
Dormy
- Definition: In golf, leading by as many holes as remain to be played, thus ensuring at least a draw.
- Interesting Fact: The term is used exclusively in match play golf.
- Example in a Sentence: He was dormy with two holes left in the match.
Final Words
Five-letter words starting with "D" are a treasure trove of linguistic delight, offering both common and rare finds that enrich our language. Whether you're playing a word game or simply spicing up your vocabulary, these words bring a dynamic edge to your wordplay adventures.
