5 letter words starting with h
Get ready to hop into the world of five-letter wonders starting with "H"! From helpful to happy, these words add flair and finesse to your vocabulary. Whether you're a word game enthusiast or just love discovering new words, this collection will have you hooked and hungry for more.
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| hello | 8 | an expression of greeting | every morning they exchanged polite hellos |
| house | 8 | provide housing for | The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town |
| happy | 15 | marked by good fortune | a happy outcome |
| heard | 9 | detected or perceived by the sense of hearing | a conversation heard through the wall |
| haven | 11 | a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo | - |
| heart | 8 | the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body | he stood still, his heart thumping wildly |
| hands | 9 | the force of workers available | - |
| hurry | 11 | the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner | - |
| honey | 11 | a beloved person; used as terms of endearment | - |
| hours | 8 | an indefinite period of time | they talked for hours |
| human | 10 | any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage | - |
| hotel | 8 | a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services | - |
| horse | 8 | a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa) | - |
| honor | 8 | the state of being honored | - |
| harry | 11 | make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes | - |
| heavy | 14 | slowly as if burdened by much weight | time hung heavy on their hands |
| henry | 11 | English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836) | - |
| heads | 9 | - | - |
| hired | 9 | hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers | - |
| hated | 9 | treated with dislike or contempt | - |
| habit | 10 | an established custom | it was their habit to dine at 7 every evening |
| hills | 8 | - | - |
| holly | 11 | United States rock star (1936-1959) | - |
| humor | 10 | the quality of being funny | I fail to see the humor in it |
| horny | 11 | feeling great sexual desire | feeling horny |
| harsh | 11 | unpleasantly stern | wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus |
| handy | 12 | United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958) | - |
| hobby | 15 | a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride | - |
| hatch | 13 | shading consisting of multiple crossing lines | - |
| hairy | 11 | having or covered with hair | Jacob was a hairy man |
| hence | 10 | (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result | the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory |
| howdy | 15 | an expression of greeting | - |
| homer | 10 | pigeon trained to return home | - |
| hunch | 13 | an impression that something might be the case | - |
| hallo | 8 | - | - |
| hubby | 15 | a married man; a woman's partner in marriage | - |
| haunt | 8 | haunt like a ghost; pursue | Fear of illness haunts her |
| hitch | 13 | a period of time spent in military service | - |
| haste | 8 | the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner | in his haste to leave he forgot his book |
| hardy | 12 | United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957) | - |
| hooks | 12 | large strong hand (as of a fighter) | wait till I get my hooks on him |
| hound | 9 | any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears | - |
| hicks | 14 | - | - |
| hajji | 22 | an Arabic term of respect for someone who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca | - |
| hasty | 11 | done with very great haste and without due deliberation | hasty marriage seldom proveth well |
| homey | 13 | having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable | a homey little inn |
| heave | 11 | the act of lifting something with great effort | - |
| heist | 8 | commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling | - |
| havoc | 13 | violent and needless disturbance | - |
| hutch | 13 | small crude shelter used as a dwelling | - |
| hanks | 12 | United States film actor (born in 1956) | - |
| hazel | 17 | Australian tree grown especially for ornament and its fine-grained wood and bearing edible nuts | - |
| honda | 9 | - | - |
| horst | 8 | a ridge of the earth's crust that has been forced upward between two faults and so is higher than the surrounding land | - |
| henna | 8 | apply henna to one's hair | She hennas her hair every month |
| heath | 11 | a tract of level wasteland; uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation | - |
| hippo | 12 | an ancient Numidian town in northwestern Africa adjoining present-day Annaba in northeastern Algeria | - |
| hades | 9 | (religion) the world of the dead | - |
| hogan | 9 | United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997) | - |
| hoops | 10 | a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop | - |
| hoist | 8 | raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help | hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car |
| hedge | 10 | an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement | - |
| hippy | 15 | someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle | - |
| hyena | 11 | doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion | - |
| hunts | 8 | - | - |
| hover | 11 | move to and fro | - |
| harem | 10 | living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household | - |
| humid | 11 | containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor | humid air |
| holla | 8 | a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) | - |
| hanky | 15 | a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory | - |
| heaps | 10 | a large number or amount | - |
| honky | 15 | (slang) offensive names for a White man | - |
| hefty | 14 | large in amount or extent or degree | received a hefty bonus |
| hater | 8 | a person who hates | - |
| hakim | 14 | a Muslim physician | - |
| hussy | 11 | a woman adulterer | - |
| hooky | 15 | failure to attend (especially school) | - |
| horde | 9 | a moving crowd | - |
| husky | 15 | deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion | makes all the instruments sound powerful but husky |
| hives | 11 | an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs | - |
| hocus | 10 | - | - |
| hadji | 16 | an Arabic term of respect for someone who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca | - |
| hunky | 15 | - | - |
| hooch | 13 | an illicitly distilled (and usually inferior) alcoholic liquor | - |
| heron | 8 | Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century) | - |
| heady | 12 | extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic | - |
| haiku | 12 | an epigrammatic Japanese verse form of three short lines | - |
| hoses | 8 | - | - |
| hydra | 12 | a long faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near the equator stretching between Virgo and Cancer | - |
| hoots | 8 | - | - |
| hydro | 12 | - | - |
| hymen | 13 | a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin | - |
| hammy | 15 | affectedly dramatic; overacted | - |
| huffy | 17 | roused to anger | stayed huffy a good while |
| hinge | 9 | a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other | - |
| humph | 15 | - | - |
| hurst | 8 | - | - |
| hoyle | 11 | English writer on card games (1672-1769) | - |
| hokey | 15 | artificially formal | - |
| hoard | 9 | save up as for future use | - |
| haole | 8 | - | - |
| halal | 8 | conforming to dietary laws | halal meat |
| hunks | 12 | - | - |
| hovel | 11 | small crude shelter used as a dwelling | - |
| hamza | 19 | - | - |
| helix | 15 | a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops | - |
| hertz | 17 | the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (named for Heinrich Rudolph Hertz) | - |
| horsy | 11 | - | - |
| harpy | 13 | large black-and-white crested eagle of tropical America | - |
| hullo | 8 | an expression of greeting | - |
| hilly | 11 | having hills and crags | hilly terrain |
| heres | 8 | - | - |
| hooey | 11 | senseless talk | - |
| hecht | 13 | United States writer of stories and plays (1894-1946) | - |
| hamal | 10 | - | - |
| hiker | 12 | a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure) | - |
| halve | 11 | divide by two; divide into halves | - |
| hajis | 15 | - | - |
| hadst | 9 | - | - |
| heros | 8 | - | - |
| herry | 11 | - | - |
| hexed | 16 | (usually used colloquially) causing or accompanied by misfortune | - |
| hotch | 13 | - | - |
| hight | 12 | - | - |
| haram | 10 | - | - |
| hansa | 8 | - | - |
| humpy | 15 | - | - |
| hough | 12 | - | - |
| hyoid | 12 | a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles | - |
| hurly | 11 | - | - |
| hijab | 17 | a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face | - |
| holey | 11 | allowing passage in and out | - |
| haply | 13 | by accident | betrayed by a word haply overheard |
| halva | 11 | - | - |
| humus | 10 | a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East | - |
| hokum | 14 | a message that seems to convey no meaning | - |
| halon | 8 | a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer | - |
| hided | 10 | - | - |
| hollo | 8 | utter a sudden loud cry | - |
| hards | 9 | - | - |
| hafiz | 20 | - | - |
| hotly | 11 | in a heated manner | the children were arguing hotly |
| heigh | 12 | - | - |
| haver | 11 | - | - |
| hillo | 8 | - | - |
| hoper | 10 | a person who hopes | only an avid hoper could expect the team to win now |
| hiver | 11 | - | - |
| halid | 9 | - | - |
| huger | 9 | - | - |
| hosen | 8 | - | - |
| haoma | 10 | leafless East Indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink | - |
| harim | 10 | - | - |
| hamba | 12 | - | - |
| helio | 8 | - | - |
| houri | 8 | a voluptuously beautiful young woman | - |
| hyrax | 18 | any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes | - |
| hider | 9 | - | - |
| herby | 13 | - | - |
| hooka | 12 | - | - |
| hoary | 11 | showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair | nodded his hoary head |
| hapus | 10 | - | - |
| hared | 9 | - | - |
| hapax | 17 | - | - |
| hangi | 9 | - | - |
| hangs | 9 | - | - |
| hanse | 8 | - | - |
| hants | 8 | - | - |
| hares | 8 | - | - |
| harks | 12 | - | - |
| hasks | 12 | - | - |
| hasps | 10 | - | - |
| hasta | 8 | - | - |
| hashy | 14 | - | - |
| harts | 8 | - | - |
| harls | 8 | - | - |
| harms | 10 | - | - |
| harns | 8 | - | - |
| haros | 8 | - | - |
| harps | 10 | - | - |
| hates | 8 | - | - |
| haily | 11 | - | - |
| hakea | 12 | Australian shrubs and small trees with evergreen usually spiny leaves and dense clusters of showy flowers | - |
| hakes | 12 | - | - |
| hakus | 12 | - | - |
| haled | 9 | - | - |
| haler | 8 | 100 halers equal 1 koruna Slovakia | - |
| hales | 8 | - | - |
| hakas | 12 | - | - |
| hakam | 14 | - | - |
| hains | 8 | - | - |
| haint | 8 | - | - |
| hairs | 8 | - | - |
| haith | 11 | - | - |
| hajes | 15 | - | - |
| halfa | 11 | - | - |
| halfs | 11 | - | - |
| hamed | 11 | - | - |
| hames | 10 | - | - |
| hanap | 10 | - | - |
| hance | 10 | - | - |
| halls | 8 | - | - |
| halma | 10 | a board game in which players try to move their pieces into their opponent's bases | - |
| halms | 10 | - | - |
| halos | 8 | - | - |
| halse | 8 | - | - |
| halts | 8 | - | - |
| hanch | 13 | - | - |
| heels | 8 | - | - |
| heeze | 17 | - | - |
| hefte | 11 | - | - |
| hefts | 11 | - | - |
| heids | 9 | - | - |
| heils | 8 | - | - |
| heedy | 12 | - | - |
| heeds | 9 | - | - |
| heben | 10 | - | - |
| hebes | 10 | - | - |
| hecks | 14 | - | - |
| heder | 9 | - | - |
| hedgy | 13 | - | - |
| heirs | 8 | - | - |
| hejab | 17 | - | - |
| helps | 10 | - | - |
| helve | 11 | the handle of a weapon or tool | - |
| hemal | 10 | relating to the blood vessels or blood | - |
| hemes | 10 | - | - |
| hemic | 12 | relating to or containing or affecting blood | - |
| hemin | 10 | a reddish-brown chloride of heme; produced from hemoglobin in laboratory tests for the presence of blood | - |
| hemps | 12 | - | - |
| hempy | 15 | - | - |
| helot | 8 | (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord | - |
| helos | 8 | - | - |
| hejra | 15 | - | - |
| heled | 9 | - | - |
| heles | 8 | - | - |
| hells | 8 | - | - |
| helms | 10 | - | - |
| heats | 8 | - | - |
| hatha | 11 | - | - |
| haves | 11 | - | - |
| hawed | 12 | - | - |
| hawks | 15 | - | - |
| hawms | 13 | - | - |
| hawse | 11 | the hole that an anchor rope passes through | - |
| haute | 8 | - | - |
| hause | 8 | - | - |
| hauds | 9 | - | - |
| haufs | 11 | - | - |
| haugh | 12 | - | - |
| hauld | 9 | - | - |
| haulm | 10 | stems of beans and peas and potatoes and grasses collectively as used for thatching and bedding | - |
| hauls | 8 | - | - |
| hault | 8 | - | - |
| hayed | 12 | - | - |
| hayer | 11 | - | - |
| hayey | 14 | - | - |
| heame | 10 | - | - |
| heapy | 13 | - | - |
| heare | 8 | - | - |
| hears | 8 | - | - |
| heast | 8 | - | - |
| heals | 8 | - | - |
| heald | 9 | - | - |
| hayle | 11 | - | - |
| hazan | 17 | the official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos | - |
| hazed | 18 | - | - |
| hazer | 17 | - | - |
| hazes | 17 | - | - |
| hails | 8 | - | - |
| haafs | 11 | - | - |
| haars | 8 | - | - |
| hable | 10 | - | - |
| haffs | 14 | - | - |
| hafts | 11 | - | - |
| haggs | 10 | - | - |
| hahas | 11 | - | - |
| haick | 14 | an outer garment consisting of a large piece of white cloth; worn by men and women in northern Africa | - |
| haika | 12 | - | - |
| haiks | 12 | - | - |
| haets | 8 | - | - |
| haems | 10 | - | - |
| habus | 10 | - | - |
| hacek | 14 | a diacritical mark (an inverted circumflex) placed above certain letters (such as the letter c) to indicate pronunciation | - |
| hacks | 14 | - | - |
| hadal | 9 | relating to the deepest parts of the ocean (below 6000 meters) | - |
| haded | 10 | - | - |
| howre | 11 | - | - |
| huers | 8 | - | - |
| huffs | 14 | - | - |
| huggy | 13 | - | - |
| huhus | 11 | - | - |
| huias | 8 | - | - |
| hulas | 8 | - | - |
| hudud | 10 | Islamic laws stating the limits ordained by Allah and including the deterrent punishments for serious crimes | - |
| hudna | 9 | - | - |
| howso | 11 | - | - |
| hoxed | 16 | - | - |
| hoxes | 15 | - | - |
| hoyas | 11 | - | - |
| hoyed | 12 | - | - |
| hucks | 14 | - | - |
| hules | 8 | - | - |
| hulks | 12 | - | - |
| hulky | 15 | of great size and bulk | - |
| humps | 12 | - | - |
| hurds | 9 | - | - |
| hulls | 8 | - | - |
| hully | 11 | - | - |
| humas | 10 | - | - |
| humfs | 13 | - | - |
| humic | 12 | of or relating to or derived from humus | humic acid |
| hurls | 8 | - | - |
| howls | 11 | - | - |
| hoser | 8 | - | - |
| hosey | 11 | - | - |
| hosta | 8 | robust east Asian clump-forming perennial herbs having racemose flowers: plantain lilies; sometimes placed in family Hostaceae | - |
| hosts | 8 | - | - |
| hoten | 8 | - | - |
| hosel | 8 | - | - |
| horis | 8 | - | - |
| horme | 10 | - | - |
| horns | 8 | - | - |
| hosed | 9 | - | - |
| hotty | 11 | - | - |
| houff | 14 | - | - |
| hoven | 11 | - | - |
| hoves | 11 | - | - |
| howbe | 13 | - | - |
| howes | 11 | - | - |
| howff | 17 | - | - |
| howfs | 14 | - | - |
| hoved | 12 | - | - |
| houfs | 11 | - | - |
| houts | 8 | - | - |
| hovea | 11 | any of several attractive evergreen shrubs of Australia grown for their glossy deep green foliage and flowers in rich blues and intense violets | - |
| howks | 15 | - | - |
| hutia | 8 | - | - |
| huzza | 26 | - | - |
| huzzy | 29 | - | - |
| hwyls | 14 | - | - |
| hyens | 11 | - | - |
| hurra | 8 | - | - |
| hurts | 8 | - | - |
| hushy | 14 | - | - |
| husks | 12 | - | - |
| husos | 8 | - | - |
| hying | 12 | - | - |
| hykes | 15 | - | - |
| hylas | 11 | - | - |
| hypha | 16 | any of the threadlike filaments forming the mycelium of a fungus | - |
| hypos | 13 | - | - |
| hyson | 11 | a Chinese green tea with twisted leaves | - |
| hythe | 14 | - | - |
| hypes | 13 | - | - |
| hyper | 13 | - | - |
| hyleg | 12 | - | - |
| hyles | 11 | - | - |
| hylic | 13 | - | - |
| hymns | 13 | - | - |
| hynde | 12 | - | - |
| hyped | 14 | - | - |
| horas | 8 | - | - |
| hides | 9 | - | - |
| hilch | 13 | - | - |
| hilts | 8 | - | - |
| hilum | 10 | (anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ | - |
| hilus | 8 | (anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ | the hilus of the kidney |
| himbo | 12 | - | - |
| hilar | 8 | of or relating to or located near a hilum | - |
| hikoi | 12 | - | - |
| hiems | 10 | - | - |
| highs | 12 | - | - |
| hijra | 15 | - | - |
| hiked | 13 | - | - |
| hikes | 12 | - | - |
| hinau | 8 | - | - |
| hinds | 9 | - | - |
| hirer | 8 | a person responsible for hiring workers | - |
| hires | 8 | - | - |
| hissy | 11 | - | - |
| hists | 8 | - | - |
| hithe | 11 | - | - |
| hived | 12 | - | - |
| hiree | 8 | - | - |
| hings | 9 | - | - |
| hinky | 15 | - | - |
| hinny | 11 | hybrid offspring of a male horse and a female donkey or ass; usually sterile | a hinny has a gentler disposition than a mule |
| hints | 8 | - | - |
| hiois | 8 | - | - |
| hiply | 13 | - | - |
| hends | 9 | - | - |
| herls | 8 | - | - |
| herma | 10 | - | - |
| herms | 10 | - | - |
| herns | 8 | - | - |
| heroe | 8 | - | - |
| herds | 9 | - | - |
| henge | 9 | - | - |
| henny | 11 | - | - |
| hents | 8 | - | - |
| hepar | 10 | - | - |
| herbs | 10 | - | - |
| herse | 8 | - | - |
| herye | 11 | - | - |
| hexad | 16 | the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one | - |
| hexer | 15 | - | - |
| hexes | 15 | - | - |
| hexyl | 18 | - | - |
| heyed | 12 | - | - |
| hiant | 8 | - | - |
| hewgh | 15 | - | - |
| hewer | 11 | a person who hews | - |
| hesps | 10 | - | - |
| hests | 8 | - | - |
| hetes | 8 | - | - |
| heths | 11 | - | - |
| heuch | 13 | - | - |
| heugh | 12 | - | - |
| hevea | 11 | small genus of South American trees yielding latex | - |
| hewed | 12 | - | - |
| homed | 11 | - | - |
| honer | 8 | - | - |
| hones | 8 | - | - |
| hongi | 9 | - | - |
| hongs | 9 | - | - |
| honks | 12 | - | - |
| honed | 9 | - | - |
| honds | 9 | - | - |
| homes | 10 | - | - |
| homie | 10 | - | - |
| homme | 12 | - | - |
| homos | 10 | - | - |
| honan | 8 | - | - |
| hoods | 9 | - | - |
| hoody | 12 | - | - |
| hooty | 11 | - | - |
| hoove | 11 | - | - |
| hoped | 11 | - | - |
| hopes | 10 | - | - |
| hoppy | 15 | - | - |
| horah | 11 | - | - |
| hoosh | 11 | - | - |
| hoord | 9 | - | - |
| hoofs | 11 | - | - |
| hooly | 11 | - | - |
| hoons | 8 | - | - |
| horal | 8 | - | - |
| homas | 10 | - | - |
| hizen | 17 | - | - |
| hodad | 10 | - | - |
| hodja | 16 | - | - |
| hoers | 8 | - | - |
| hogen | 9 | - | - |
| hoggs | 10 | - | - |
| hoghs | 12 | - | - |
| hohed | 12 | - | - |
| hocks | 14 | - | - |
| hoaed | 9 | - | - |
| hoagy | 12 | a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States | - |
| hoars | 8 | - | - |
| hoast | 8 | - | - |
| hobos | 10 | - | - |
| hoick | 14 | - | - |
| hoiks | 12 | - | - |
| hoing | 9 | - | - |
| holes | 8 | - | - |
| holks | 12 | - | - |
| holms | 10 | - | - |
| holon | 8 | - | - |
| holed | 9 | - | - |
| holds | 9 | - | - |
| hoise | 8 | - | - |
| hoked | 13 | - | - |
| hokes | 12 | - | - |
| hokis | 12 | - | - |
| hokku | 16 | - | - |
| holts | 8 | - | - |
| hafis | 11 | - | - |
| holme | 10 | - | - |
| holos | 8 | - | - |
| hoors | 8 | - | - |
| hopak | 14 | - | - |
| horks | 12 | - | - |
| hygge | 13 | - | - |
| hyphy | 19 | - | - |
| hokas | 12 | - | - |
| halwa | 11 | - | - |
| happi | 12 | - | - |
| hauns | 8 | - | - |
| hench | 13 | - | - |
| hoied | 9 | - | - |
Have you ever found yourself captivated by the quirks of language, particularly when it comes to those charming clusters of letters that form words? Let's dive into the enchanting world of five-letter words starting with H. These words hold a special place in the realm of language, where each letter and combination plays a pivotal role in shaping pronunciation, meaning, and even the rhythm of our sentences. With our focus on this quirky group, we'll uncover how these words can be uniquely useful or simply delightful. Get ready to explore fascinating examples like "happy," "hobby," and "hazel," each adding its own flair to our linguistic adventures.
About 5 Letter Words Starting with H
The letter "H" is a breathy, whispering sound that introduces words with a gentle push of air. In English, it often precedes a vowel, creating a smooth transition that influences the pronunciation and meaning of the word. For instance, consider the word "hotel." The "H" gives a subtle but significant lift, steering the pronunciation and setting the stage for the rest of the word. This letter's placement can also alter word formation, as seen in "habit," where it anchors the word and provides a solid starting point for its meaning.
In many five-letter constructions, "H" can lead to delightful phonetic surprises. Words like "humor" and "hover" demonstrate its versatility, adding a touch of whimsy or elevating the tone. The letter's presence is often associated with warmth or comfort, as in "hearth" or "haven." This frequency and flexibility make "H" an essential player in the English language, influencing both how we speak and how we interpret words.
Popular Word Examples
Words are the building blocks of language, and five-letter words starting with H are no exception. They bring with them vibrant definitions and delightful quirks.
Happy
- Definition: Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
- Example in a Sentence: "She felt incredibly happy when she saw the surprise party her friends had organized."
- Fun Fact: The word "happy" comes from the Middle English "hap," meaning "luck" or "fortune."
Hobby
- Definition: An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.
- Example in a Sentence: "His favorite hobby is painting landscapes during the weekends."
- Fun Fact: The term originates from "hobby-horse," a toy for children, symbolizing something done for fun.
Hazel
- Definition: A type of tree or shrub with edible nuts; also used to describe a light brown color.
- Example in a Sentence: "Her eyes were a beautiful shade of hazel that captured the sunlight perfectly."
- Fun Fact: The name "Hazel" has been used as a given name since the late 19th century.
Honor
- Definition: High respect or esteem.
- Example in a Sentence: "The soldier was awarded a medal of honor for his bravery."
- Fun Fact: "Honor" is spelled "honour" in British English, showing regional spelling variations.
House
- Definition: A building for human habitation.
- Example in a Sentence: "They bought a new house in the countryside to enjoy a quieter life."
- Fun Fact: The concept of a "house" goes back to ancient times, with varying structures across cultures.
Heart
- Definition: The organ that pumps blood through the body; also used metaphorically to mean courage or enthusiasm.
- Example in a Sentence: "She followed her heart and pursued her dream career."
- Fun Fact: In ancient times, the heart was believed to be the seat of thought and emotion.
Human
- Definition: Relating to or characteristic of people.
- Example in a Sentence: "Being human means we all make mistakes from time to time."
- Fun Fact: The word traces back to the Latin "humanus," which means "of man, human."
Humor
- Definition: The quality of being amusing or comical.
- Example in a Sentence: "His sense of humor always lightens the mood at gatherings."
- Fun Fact: "Humor" originally referred to bodily fluids, which were believed to affect emotions and temperament in ancient medicine.
Hover
- Definition: To remain in one place in the air.
- Example in a Sentence: "The helicopter hovered above the landing pad before gently touching down."
- Fun Fact: The word "hover" is believed to have originated from the Old English "hof," meaning "to hang in the air."
Hurry
- Definition: Move or act with speed.
- Example in a Sentence: "We need to hurry if we want to catch the last train."
- Fun Fact: The word "hurry" was first recorded in English in the late 16th century, originating from the Middle English "hurien".
High-Scoring Scrabble Examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, discovering high-scoring words can be a game-changer. Here are some prime five-letter words starting with H that pack a punch on the board:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Huffy | 13 | Easily offended; touchy. |
| Hefty | 14 | Large and heavy. |
| Hunky | 15 | Attractive and muscular. |
| Hiver | 11 | A person who collects honey from bees. |
| Handy | 12 | Convenient to handle or use; skillful. |
Popular 5-Letter Words for Wordle
Wordle players often seek words that can give them a strategic edge. Here are some popular choices starting with H:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Heath | An area of open uncultivated land. |
| Hasty | Done with excessive speed or urgency; hurried. |
| Hoist | Raise or lift by mechanical means. |
| Hatch | An opening of restricted size allowing passage. |
| Helix | An object having a three-dimensional spiral shape. |
Unusual and Rare Word Examples
There are certain five-letter words beginning with H that are rare gems, each with its own peculiar charm:
Hovel
- Definition: A small, squalid, unpleasant dwelling.
- Interesting Fact: The word "hovel" dates back to the late Middle English period, originally meaning "shed" or "cattle shelter."
- Example in a Sentence: "The old fisherman lived in a hovel by the sea."
Houri
- Definition: A beautiful young woman, especially one of the virgin companions of the faithful in Islamic belief.
- Interesting Fact: The word comes from Persian, referring to the beautiful maidens promised to faithful followers in paradise.
- Example in a Sentence: "The poet described his muse as a radiant houri from the heavens."
Haiku
- Definition: A Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five.
- Interesting Fact: Haiku traditionally evoke images of the natural world and are deeply rooted in Japanese culture.
- Example in a Sentence: "She wrote a haiku about the cherry blossoms in spring."
Hemic
- Definition: Relating to blood.
- Interesting Fact: The prefix "hem-" is derived from the Greek word for blood, "haima."
- Example in a Sentence: "The hemic analysis revealed insights into the patient's health."
Hexad
- Definition: A group or set of six.
- Interesting Fact: The word "hexad" is derived from the Greek "hexas," meaning "six."
- Example in a Sentence: "In chemistry, a hexad refers to a molecule composed of six atoms."
Final Words
Exploring five-letter words starting with H offers a whimsical journey through the nuances of language. Whether it's the delight of discovering a new word, the joy of a Scrabble victory, or the satisfaction of a Wordle win, these words enrich our language experience. Keep playing with words, and let your curiosity guide you to new linguistic treasures!
