Words Starting With GA
Get ready to gallop through a garden of words that start with "GA"! From gallant to galaxy, these words are guaranteed to add some zest to your vocabulary. Whether you're a wordsmith or just curious, dive in and discover the greatness and grandeur of words beginning with this charming duo of letters.
3 letter words
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| gay | 7 | homosexual or arousing homosexual desires | - |
| gas | 4 | a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes | - |
| gal | 4 | United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters | - |
| gap | 6 | an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity | there was a gap in his account |
| gag | 5 | prevent from speaking out | The press was gagged |
| gan | 4 | - | - |
| gab | 6 | light informal conversation for social occasions | - |
| gar | 4 | primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needlelike teeth | - |
| gat | 4 | a gangster's pistol | - |
| gam | 6 | a herd of whales | - |
| gad | 5 | a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward | - |
| gae | 4 | - | - |
| gak | 8 | - | - |
| gau | 4 | - | - |
| gaw | 7 | - | - |
4 letter words
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| gave | 8 | - | - |
| game | 7 | your occupation or line of work | he's in the plumbing game |
| gang | 6 | an informal body of friends | - |
| gate | 5 | a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs | - |
| gain | 5 | the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input | - |
| gaze | 14 | look at with fixed eyes | - |
| gasp | 7 | a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open | she gave a gasp and fainted |
| gaby | 10 | - | - |
| gale | 5 | a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale | - |
| gall | 5 | a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats | - |
| gala | 5 | a gay festivity | - |
| gage | 6 | a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc. | - |
| gait | 5 | the rate of moving (especially walking or running) | - |
| gash | 8 | a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument | - |
| gaff | 11 | an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish | - |
| gaga | 6 | intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with | gaga over the rock group's new album |
| garb | 7 | provide with clothes or put clothes on | - |
| gabs | 7 | - | - |
| gama | 7 | - | - |
| gare | 5 | - | - |
| gath | 8 | - | - |
| gawk | 12 | look with amazement; look stupidly | - |
| gaol | 5 | lock up or confine, in or as in a jail | - |
| gape | 7 | look with amazement; look stupidly | - |
| gawp | 10 | look with amazement; look stupidly | - |
| gach | 10 | - | - |
| gade | 6 | - | - |
| gadi | 6 | - | - |
| gads | 6 | - | - |
| gaed | 6 | - | - |
| gaen | 5 | - | - |
| gaes | 5 | - | - |
| gags | 6 | - | - |
| gaid | 6 | - | - |
| gair | 5 | - | - |
| gajo | 12 | - | - |
| gaks | 9 | - | - |
| gals | 5 | - | - |
| gamb | 9 | - | - |
| gamp | 9 | colloquial terms for an umbrella | - |
| gams | 7 | - | - |
| gamy | 10 | (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted | - |
| gane | 5 | - | - |
| gans | 5 | - | - |
| gant | 5 | - | - |
| gapo | 7 | - | - |
| gaps | 7 | - | - |
| gapy | 10 | - | - |
| gari | 5 | cassava with long tuberous edible roots and soft brittle stems; used especially to make cassiri (an intoxicating drink) and tapioca | - |
| gars | 5 | - | - |
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5 letter words
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| gates | 6 | United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955) | - |
| gamma | 10 | Portuguese navigator who led an expedition around the Cape of Good Hope in 1497; he sighted and named Natal on Christmas Day before crossing the Indian Ocean (1469-1524) | - |
| gases | 6 | - | - |
| gauge | 7 | judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) | - |
| gabby | 13 | full of trivial conversation | kept from her housework by gabby neighbors |
| gains | 6 | - | - |
| gator | 6 | either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts | - |
| garth | 9 | - | - |
| gauze | 15 | a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave | - |
| gavel | 9 | a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge | - |
| gable | 8 | the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof | - |
| ganja | 13 | the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect | - |
| garbo | 8 | United States film actress (born in Sweden) known for her reclusiveness (1905-1990) | - |
| gamer | 8 | - | - |
| gaudy | 10 | (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display | - |
| gassy | 9 | suffering from excessive gas in the alimentary canal | - |
| gated | 7 | - | - |
| gamut | 8 | a complete extent or range: | a face that expressed a gamut of emotions |
| garda | 7 | - | - |
| gammy | 13 | (British informal) sore or lame | a gammy foot |
| gaily | 9 | in a gay manner | the scandals were gaily diverting |
| gaunt | 6 | very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold | a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys |
| gaffe | 12 | a socially awkward or tactless act | - |
| galax | 13 | tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall | - |
| gawky | 16 | lacking grace in movement or posture | a gawky lad with long ungainly legs |
| gamey | 11 | (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted | - |
| gazer | 15 | - | - |
| galea | 6 | an organ shaped like a helmet; usually a vaulted and enlarged petal as in Aconitum | - |
| gamba | 10 | viol that is the bass member of the viol family with approximately the range of the cello | - |
| ganef | 9 | (Yiddish) a thief or dishonest person or scoundrel (often used as a general term of abuse) | - |
| gaper | 8 | - | - |
| gauss | 6 | German mathematician who developed the theory of numbers and who applied mathematics to electricity and magnetism and astronomy and geodesy (1777-1855) | - |
| gabba | 10 | - | - |
| gaddi | 8 | a cushion on a throne for a prince in India | - |
| gades | 7 | - | - |
| gadge | 8 | - | - |
| gadid | 8 | - | - |
| gadis | 7 | - | - |
| gadje | 14 | - | - |
| gadjo | 14 | - | - |
| gadso | 7 | - | - |
| gaffs | 12 | - | - |
| gaged | 8 | - | - |
| gager | 7 | - | - |
| gages | 7 | - | - |
| gaids | 7 | - | - |
| gairs | 6 | - | - |
| gaita | 6 | - | - |
| gaits | 6 | - | - |
| gaitt | 6 | - | - |
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6 letter words
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| garden | 8 | a plot of ground where plants are cultivated | - |
| garage | 8 | a repair shop where cars and trucks are serviced and repaired | - |
| gather | 10 | the act of gathering something | - |
| gamble | 11 | take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | - |
| galaxy | 17 | tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall | - |
| garlic | 9 | bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized; bulb breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves | - |
| gadget | 9 | a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | - |
| garret | 7 | floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage | - |
| gaming | 10 | the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) | - |
| gallon | 7 | United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters | - |
| gazing | 17 | - | - |
| galley | 10 | the area for food preparation on a ship | - |
| garvey | 13 | - | - |
| gaping | 10 | with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe | the gaping audience |
| garner | 7 | assemble or get together | - |
| gallop | 9 | cause to move at full gallop | Did you gallop the horse just now? |
| galore | 7 | existing in abundance | whiskey galore |
| gander | 8 | mature male goose | - |
| garter | 7 | a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve) | - |
| gaffer | 13 | an elderly man | - |
| gasket | 11 | seal consisting of a ring for packing pistons or sealing a pipe joint | - |
| gargle | 8 | a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth | - |
| gazebo | 18 | a small roofed building affording shade and rest | - |
| gainst | 7 | - | - |
| gaucho | 12 | a cowboy of the South American pampas | - |
| gaiety | 10 | a gay feeling | - |
| garish | 10 | tastelessly showy | garish colors |
| gallic | 9 | of or pertaining to France or the people of France | - |
| gambia | 11 | a narrow republic surrounded by Senegal in West Africa | - |
| gambit | 11 | a maneuver in a game or conversation | - |
| gaggle | 9 | a flock of geese | - |
| gascon | 9 | - | - |
| gammon | 11 | meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked) | - |
| gaoler | 7 | someone who guards prisoners | - |
| gambol | 11 | gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement | - |
| gantry | 10 | a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc. | - |
| gauche | 12 | lacking social polish | too gauche to leave the room when the conversation became intimate |
| gateau | 7 | any of various rich and elaborate cakes | - |
| gangly | 11 | tall and thin and having long slender limbs | - |
| garuda | 8 | a supernatural eagle-like being that serves as Vishnu's mount | - |
| galoot | 7 | a disreputable or clumsy man | - |
| garcon | 9 | - | - |
| garnet | 7 | any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive | - |
| gabble | 11 | speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | - |
| gainer | 7 | a person who gains weight | - |
| galled | 8 | painful from having the skin abraded | - |
| ganger | 8 | the foreman of a work gang | - |
| gabbro | 11 | one of a family of granular intrusive rocks | - |
| gamine | 9 | a girl of impish appeal | - |
| gadfly | 14 | a persistently annoying person | - |
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7 letter words
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| garbage | 11 | a worthless message | - |
| gallery | 11 | a room or series of rooms where works of art are exhibited | - |
| gambler | 12 | someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement | - |
| gateway | 14 | an entrance that can be closed by a gate | - |
| gagging | 11 | - | - |
| garland | 9 | an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc. | - |
| galilee | 8 | an area of northern Israel; formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel; the scene of Jesus's ministry | - |
| gallows | 11 | an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging | - |
| gangsta | 9 | (Black English) a member of a youth gang | - |
| garbled | 11 | lacking orderly continuity | - |
| garment | 10 | provide with clothes or put clothes on | - |
| gallant | 8 | lively and spirited | - |
| gazelle | 17 | small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes | - |
| gangway | 15 | a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside | - |
| gazette | 17 | a newspaper or official journal | - |
| gastric | 10 | relating to or involving the stomach | gastric ulcer |
| gabbing | 13 | - | - |
| gaseous | 8 | existing as or having characteristics of a gas | steam is water is the gaseous state |
| garnish | 11 | decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods | - |
| gassing | 9 | the deliberate act of poisoning some person or animal with gas | - |
| gayness | 11 | a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex | - |
| gainful | 11 | yielding a fair profit | - |
| galleon | 8 | a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries | - |
| gatling | 9 | United States inventor of the first rapid firing gun (1818-1903) | - |
| galling | 9 | causing irritation or annoyance | found it galling to have to ask permission |
| gainsay | 11 | take exception to | - |
| galatea | 8 | (Greek mythology) a maiden who was first a sculpture created by Pygmalion and was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to Pygmalion's prayers | - |
| gavotte | 11 | an old formal French dance in quadruple time | - |
| gadding | 11 | - | - |
| gauging | 10 | - | - |
| gagster | 9 | someone who writes comic material for public performers | - |
| ganglia | 9 | - | - |
| gabbard | 13 | - | - |
| gabbart | 12 | - | - |
| gabbers | 12 | - | - |
| gabbier | 12 | - | - |
| gabbled | 13 | - | - |
| gabbler | 12 | - | - |
| gabbles | 12 | - | - |
| gabbros | 12 | - | - |
| gabelle | 10 | - | - |
| gabfest | 13 | light informal conversation for social occasions | - |
| gabions | 10 | - | - |
| gablets | 10 | - | - |
| gabling | 11 | - | - |
| gabnash | 13 | - | - |
| gaboons | 10 | - | - |
| gachers | 13 | - | - |
| gaching | 14 | - | - |
| gadders | 10 | - | - |
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8 letter words
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| gambling | 14 | the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) | his gambling cost him a fortune |
| gangster | 10 | a criminal who is a member of gang | - |
| gathered | 13 | brought together in one place | the gathered folds of the skirt |
| gasoline | 9 | a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines | - |
| gardener | 10 | someone who takes care of a garden | - |
| galaxies | 16 | - | - |
| garrison | 9 | United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879) | - |
| galactic | 13 | inconceivably large | - |
| gangrene | 10 | undergo necrosis | - |
| gauntlet | 9 | a glove with long sleeve | - |
| gardenia | 10 | any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers | - |
| galleria | 9 | a genus of Pyralidae | - |
| gargoyle | 13 | an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal | - |
| gazpacho | 25 | a soup made with chopped tomatoes and onions and cucumbers and peppers and herbs; served cold | - |
| gangland | 11 | underworld organizations | - |
| galoshes | 12 | - | - |
| gatherer | 12 | a person who is employed to collect payments (as for rent or taxes) | - |
| gangbang | 13 | - | - |
| gaillard | 10 | - | - |
| garrotte | 9 | strangle with an iron collar | people were garrotted during the Inquisition in Spain |
| ganymede | 15 | (Greek mythology) a Trojan boy who was so beautiful that Zeus carried him away to serve as cupbearer to the gods | - |
| galvanic | 14 | pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action | a galvanic cell |
| ganglion | 10 | an encapsulated neural structure consisting of a collection of cell bodies or neurons | - |
| galloway | 15 | a district in southwestern Scotland | - |
| garbanzo | 20 | large white roundish Asiatic legume; usually dried | - |
| gaslight | 13 | light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas | - |
| gadabout | 12 | a restless seeker after amusement or social companionship | - |
| garlicky | 18 | relating to or tasting or smelling of garlic | garlicky sauce |
| garotted | 10 | - | - |
| gasworks | 16 | the workplace where coal gas is manufactured | - |
| gatefold | 13 | an oversize page that is folded in to a book or magazine | - |
| gatepost | 11 | either of two posts that bound a gate | - |
| gadgetry | 14 | appliances collectively | laborsaving gadgetry |
| gadzooks | 23 | - | - |
| garroted | 10 | - | - |
| gaussian | 9 | of or relating to Karl Gauss or his mathematical theories of magnetics or electricity or astronomy or probability | - |
| gabbards | 14 | - | - |
| gabbarts | 13 | - | - |
| gabbiest | 13 | - | - |
| gabblers | 13 | - | - |
| gabbling | 14 | - | - |
| gabbroic | 15 | - | - |
| gabbroid | 14 | - | - |
| gabelled | 12 | - | - |
| gabeller | 11 | - | - |
| gabelles | 11 | - | - |
| gabfests | 14 | - | - |
| gabioned | 12 | - | - |
| gadarene | 10 | - | - |
| gadflies | 13 | - | - |
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9 letter words
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| gathering | 14 | the act of gathering something | - |
| gardening | 12 | the cultivation of plants | - |
| galapagos | 13 | a group of islands in the Pacific off South America; owned by Ecuador; known for unusual animal life | - |
| galleries | 10 | - | - |
| galloping | 13 | - | - |
| gallantry | 13 | the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) | - |
| garibaldi | 13 | Italian patriot whose conquest of Sicily and Naples led to the formation of the Italian state (1807-1882) | - |
| gazillion | 19 | a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole) | - |
| gastritis | 10 | inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating | - |
| galantine | 10 | boned poultry stuffed then cooked and covered with aspic; served cold | - |
| gargantua | 11 | a voracious giant in Francois Rabelais' book of the same name | - |
| gabardine | 13 | a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles | - |
| gallantly | 13 | in a gallant manner | he gallantly offered to take her home |
| garrulous | 10 | full of trivial conversation | - |
| gainfully | 16 | in a gainful way | are you gainfully employed now? |
| gangplank | 17 | a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside | - |
| gauleiter | 10 | - | - |
| gallstone | 10 | a calculus formed in the gall bladder or its ducts | - |
| galvanize | 22 | stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock | - |
| gamboling | 15 | - | - |
| garrotted | 11 | - | - |
| gastropod | 13 | a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes | - |
| gatehouse | 13 | a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence | - |
| gabbiness | 14 | - | - |
| gabblings | 15 | - | - |
| gabellers | 12 | - | - |
| gaberdine | 13 | a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles | - |
| gabionade | 13 | - | - |
| gabionage | 13 | - | - |
| gablelike | 16 | - | - |
| gabnashes | 15 | - | - |
| gadabouts | 13 | - | - |
| gadgeteer | 12 | a person who delights in designing or building or using gadgets | - |
| gadgetier | 12 | - | - |
| gadolinic | 13 | - | - |
| gadrooned | 12 | - | - |
| gaelicise | 12 | - | - |
| gaelicism | 14 | - | - |
| gaelicize | 21 | - | - |
| gaffsails | 16 | - | - |
| gaggeries | 12 | - | - |
| gagglings | 13 | - | - |
| gaillarde | 11 | - | - |
| gainliest | 10 | - | - |
| gainsayer | 13 | - | - |
| gairfowls | 16 | - | - |
| galabeahs | 15 | - | - |
| galabiahs | 15 | - | - |
| galabiehs | 15 | - | - |
| galabiyah | 18 | - | - |
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10 letter words
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| gatekeeper | 17 | someone who guards an entrance | - |
| gamekeeper | 19 | a person employed to take care of game and wildlife | - |
| gargantuan | 12 | of great mass; huge and bulky | - |
| garbageman | 16 | someone employed to collect and dispose of refuse | - |
| gastronomy | 16 | a particular style of cookery (as of a region) | New England gastronomy |
| galvanised | 15 | - | - |
| galvanized | 24 | - | - |
| gangrenous | 12 | suffering from tissue death | - |
| gabapentin | 15 | an anticonvulsant (trade name Neurontin) used to control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy; also used to manage neuralgia caused by shingles | - |
| gabardines | 14 | - | - |
| gabblement | 17 | - | - |
| gabbroitic | 17 | - | - |
| gaberdines | 14 | - | - |
| gabionades | 14 | - | - |
| gabionages | 14 | - | - |
| gabionnade | 14 | - | - |
| gadgeteers | 13 | - | - |
| gadgetiest | 13 | - | - |
| gadgetries | 13 | - | - |
| gadolinite | 12 | a mineral that is a source of rare earths; consists of silicates of iron and beryllium and cerium and yttrium and erbium | - |
| gadolinium | 14 | a ductile silvery-white ductile ferromagnetic trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group | - |
| gadrooning | 13 | - | - |
| gadzookery | 28 | - | - |
| gaelicised | 14 | - | - |
| gaelicises | 13 | - | - |
| gaelicisms | 15 | - | - |
| gaelicized | 23 | - | - |
| gaelicizes | 22 | - | - |
| gaillardia | 12 | any plant of western America of the genus Gaillardia having hairy leaves and long-stalked flowers in hot vibrant colors from golden yellow and copper to rich burgundy | - |
| gaingiving | 16 | - | - |
| gainliness | 11 | - | - |
| gainsayers | 14 | - | - |
| gainsaying | 15 | - | - |
| gainstrive | 14 | - | - |
| gainstrove | 14 | - | - |
| gaiterless | 11 | - | - |
| galabiyahs | 19 | - | - |
| galacticos | 15 | - | - |
| galactoses | 13 | - | - |
| galactosyl | 16 | - | - |
| galantines | 11 | - | - |
| galavanted | 15 | - | - |
| galdragons | 13 | - | - |
| galengales | 12 | - | - |
| galenicals | 13 | - | - |
| galimatias | 13 | - | - |
| galingales | 12 | - | - |
| galiongees | 12 | - | - |
| galivanted | 15 | - | - |
| gallabeahs | 16 | - | - |
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Gather 'round, language explorers and word lovers! Today, we're diving into the captivating realm of words that begin with the dynamic duo of letters, "GA." These words are not just ordinary members of the English lexicon; they're vibrant, playful, and sometimes even a bit mysterious. From the gallant "gallivant" to the formidable "gargantuan," these words carry a flair that demands attention. But what makes them special? Is it the guttural "g" or the open "a" that lends them their unique flavor? We'll soon find out as we explore an exciting array of examples that showcase their charm and utility.
About words starting with GA
In the grand tapestry of the English language, words starting with "GA" hold a special place. The combination of the hard "g" sound followed by the open and inviting "a" sets the stage for words that can be both strong and gentle, formal and fun. This pair of letters provides a robust start, often associated with grandeur and action, from "gather" to "gallop." The frequency of "GA" words is such that they effortlessly blend into everyday conversations while also gracing the pages of literary works and academic texts.
The position of "GA" at the beginning of a word influences its formation and pronunciation, often imparting a sense of movement or size. Consider "gargle," which conjures the imagery of swirling liquid, or "gadget," which immediately brings to mind a small, handy tool. The versatility of "GA" words is further highlighted by their ability to adapt and change meaning based on context, providing a rich playground for both speakers and writers to explore.
Popular word examples
Explore some popular words starting with GA, each bringing its own unique flair to the English language.
Gallant
- Definition: Displaying courage or bravery.
- Example in a Sentence: The knight was gallant in battle, earning the admiration of all who witnessed his valor.
- Fun Fact: "Gallant" comes from the Old French "galant," which originally meant attractive or spirited.
Gambit
- Definition: A calculated move, often in chess, involving risk for potential advantage.
- Example in a Sentence: He introduced a bold gambit early in the game, hoping to catch his opponent off guard.
- Fun Fact: The term "gambit" originates from the Italian "gambetto," meaning "to trip."
Gargantuan
- Definition: Extremely large or enormous.
- Example in a Sentence: The dinner portions were gargantuan, leaving no one hungry by the end of the meal.
- Fun Fact: The word is derived from the giant "Gargantua" in Rabelais’ novel "Gargantua and Pantagruel."
Gamut
- Definition: The complete range or scope of something.
- Example in a Sentence: Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to despair in a matter of minutes.
- Fun Fact: "Gamut" originally referred to the full range of notes in medieval music.
Galore
- Definition: In abundance; plentiful.
- Example in a Sentence: At the fair, there were treats and games galore for everyone to enjoy.
- Fun Fact: "Galore" comes from the Irish phrase "go leor," meaning "enough."
Garner
- Definition: To gather or collect, especially information or approval.
- Example in a Sentence: The scientist managed to garner significant support for her research project.
- Fun Fact: The word "garner" was once used to refer to a granary or storehouse for grain.
Gawky
- Definition: Awkward or clumsy.
- Example in a Sentence: The teenager felt gawky during the school dance but soon found his rhythm.
- Fun Fact: The origin of "gawky" is unknown, but it's been used in English since the 18th century.
Gadget
- Definition: A small mechanical or electronic device or tool.
- Example in a Sentence: She always carried a handy gadget for fixing minor tech issues on the go.
- Fun Fact: The term "gadget" first appeared in the late 19th century, possibly derived from the French "gâchette."
Gale
- Definition: A very strong wind.
- Example in a Sentence: The gale force winds made sailing incredibly challenging.
- Fun Fact: "Gale" can also describe a burst of laughter, as in "a gale of laughter."
Gawk
- Definition: To stare openly and stupidly.
- Example in a Sentence: He couldn't help but gawk at the incredible art display.
- Fun Fact: "Gawk" likely comes from the Middle English "gokken," meaning to look or stare.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For those with a competitive edge, playing "GA" words in Scrabble can earn you some serious points. Here's a list of high-scoring options to consider:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Gazebo | 18 | A freestanding, open-sided structure |
| Gawk | 11 | To stare openly and stupidly |
| Gabble | 11 | To talk rapidly and unintelligibly |
| Gavel | 9 | A small mallet used by a judge |
| Gadget | 9 | A small mechanical device or tool |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts, take note! Here are some five-letter words starting with "GA" that might just be your winning guess:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gaily | In a cheerful or lighthearted manner |
| Gauge | To measure or estimate |
| Gavel | A small mallet used by a judge |
| Gassy | Full of gas |
| Gaunt | Lean and haggard, especially due to suffering |
Unusual and rare word examples
Dive into the world of the unusual and rare with these intriguing words starting with GA.
Gasconade
- Definition: Extravagant boasting or bragging.
- Interesting Fact: The term originates from Gascony, a region in France known for its inhabitants' reputed boastfulness.
- Example in a Sentence: His gasconade about his fishing skills didn't impress anyone after he failed to catch a single fish.
Gallimaufry
- Definition: A jumbled mixture or medley.
- Interesting Fact: "Gallimaufry" comes from a Middle French term meaning a stew or hash.
- Example in a Sentence: Her room was a gallimaufry of books, clothes, and random trinkets.
Gadabout
- Definition: Someone who roams around in search of amusement or social activity.
- Interesting Fact: "Gadabout" gained popularity in the 19th century to describe those fond of travel and leisure.
- Example in a Sentence: Ever the gadabout, she spent her weekends exploring new cities and meeting new people.
Gabfest
- Definition: An informal gathering for conversation.
- Interesting Fact: "Gabfest" is a blend of "gab" (talk) and "fest" (festival).
- Example in a Sentence: The book club turned into a gabfest, with members chatting long after the discussion ended.
Gainsay
- Definition: To deny or contradict.
- Interesting Fact: "Gainsay" is one of the few words where "gain" means against, rather than profit.
- Example in a Sentence: No one could gainsay the evidence presented at the trial.
Galumph
- Definition: To move in a clumsy, noisy manner.
- Interesting Fact: Lewis Carroll coined "galumph" in "Through the Looking-Glass."
- Example in a Sentence: The children galumphed through the house, oblivious to the noise they were making.
Final words
The world of words starting with GA is a delightful journey full of discoveries, surprises, and linguistic wonders. Whether you're a Scrabble strategist, a Wordle whiz, or someone who simply loves the intricacies of language, there's something fascinating waiting for you in this quirky corner of the English lexicon.
