Words Starting With HO
Welcome to a world of words that start with "HO"! Dive into this delightful collection where you'll find everything from heartwarming homilies to humorous hoaxes. Whether you're hoping to enhance your vocabulary or just here for the heck of it, there's a whole heap of fun awaiting you!
2 letter words
Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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ho | 5 | a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds | - |
3 letter words
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how | 9 | - | - |
hot | 6 | producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves | hot salsa |
hoo | 6 | - | - |
hop | 8 | jump lightly | - |
hon | 6 | - | - |
hog | 7 | domestic swine | - |
hos | 6 | - | - |
hoe | 6 | a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle | - |
hom | 8 | - | - |
hoy | 9 | a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) | - |
hoc | 8 | - | - |
hob | 8 | (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings | - |
hod | 7 | an open box attached to a long pole handle; bricks or mortar are carried on the shoulder | - |
hoa | 6 | - | - |
hoh | 9 | - | - |
hoi | 6 | - | - |
hox | 13 | - | - |
4 letter words
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home | 9 | (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score | he ruled that the runner failed to touch home |
hold | 8 | be capable of holding or containing | The flask holds one gallon |
hope | 9 | intend with some possibility of fulfilment | I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening |
hour | 7 | clock time | the hour is getting late |
holy | 10 | a sacred place of pilgrimage | - |
hole | 7 | informal terms for a difficult situation | - |
hong | 8 | - | - |
hook | 11 | anything that serves as an enticement | - |
horn | 7 | a brass musical instrument consisting of a conical tube that is coiled into a spiral and played by means of valves | - |
hood | 8 | a protective covering that is part of a plant | - |
host | 7 | a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers) | - |
homo | 9 | someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex | - |
hose | 7 | a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas | - |
howl | 10 | emit long loud cries | howl with sorrow |
hoax | 14 | something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage | - |
honk | 11 | cry like a goose | The geese were honking |
hoop | 9 | horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball | - |
hoot | 7 | something of little value | - |
holt | 7 | - | - |
hoof | 10 | walk | let's hoof it to the disco |
hock | 13 | any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage) | - |
hobo | 9 | a worker who moves around and works temporarily in different places | - |
hogg | 9 | Scottish writer of rustic verse (1770-1835) | - |
hops | 9 | twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer | - |
hors | 7 | - | - |
howe | 10 | United States editor (1920-1993) | - |
hone | 7 | make perfect or complete | - |
holm | 9 | - | - |
hoke | 11 | - | - |
hora | 7 | - | - |
hove | 10 | - | - |
homy | 12 | having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable | - |
hols | 7 | - | - |
hoya | 10 | any plant of the genus Hoya having fleshy leaves and usually nectariferous flowers | - |
hoar | 7 | ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside) | - |
hoas | 7 | - | - |
hobs | 9 | - | - |
hods | 8 | - | - |
hoed | 8 | - | - |
hoer | 7 | - | - |
hoes | 7 | - | - |
hogh | 11 | - | - |
hogs | 8 | - | - |
hoha | 10 | - | - |
hohs | 10 | - | - |
hoik | 11 | - | - |
hois | 7 | - | - |
hoka | 11 | a member of a North American Indian people speaking one of the Hokan languages | - |
hoki | 11 | - | - |
holk | 11 | - | - |
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5 letter words
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house | 8 | provide housing for | The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town |
honey | 11 | a beloved person; used as terms of endearment | - |
hours | 8 | an indefinite period of time | they talked for hours |
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 | - |
holly | 11 | United States rock star (1936-1959) | - |
horny | 11 | feeling great sexual desire | feeling horny |
hobby | 15 | a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride | - |
howdy | 15 | an expression of greeting | - |
homer | 10 | pigeon trained to return home | - |
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 | - |
homey | 13 | having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable | a homey little inn |
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 | - |
hogan | 9 | United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997) | - |
hoist | 8 | raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help | hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car |
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 | - |
hover | 11 | move to and fro | - |
holla | 8 | a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) | - |
honky | 15 | (slang) offensive names for a White man | - |
hooky | 15 | failure to attend (especially school) | - |
horde | 9 | a moving crowd | - |
hocus | 10 | - | - |
hooch | 13 | an illicitly distilled (and usually inferior) alcoholic liquor | - |
hoots | 8 | - | - |
hoses | 8 | - | - |
hokey | 15 | artificially formal | - |
hoyle | 11 | English writer on card games (1672-1769) | - |
hoard | 9 | save up as for future use | - |
hovel | 11 | small crude shelter used as a dwelling | - |
horsy | 11 | - | - |
hooey | 11 | senseless talk | - |
hotch | 13 | - | - |
hough | 12 | - | - |
holey | 11 | allowing passage in and out | - |
hokum | 14 | a message that seems to convey no meaning | - |
hollo | 8 | utter a sudden loud cry | - |
hotly | 11 | in a heated manner | the children were arguing hotly |
hoper | 10 | a person who hopes | only an avid hoper could expect the team to win now |
hosen | 8 | - | - |
hoary | 11 | showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair | nodded his hoary head |
hooka | 12 | - | - |
houri | 8 | a voluptuously beautiful young woman | - |
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 | - | - |
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6 letter words
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honest | 9 | not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent | honest lawyers |
hoping | 12 | - | - |
horses | 9 | - | - |
houses | 9 | - | - |
honour | 9 | the state of being honored | - |
horror | 9 | intense aversion | - |
hooked | 14 | curved down like an eagle's beak | - |
hooker | 13 | a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets | - |
hockey | 18 | a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled hockey sticks | - |
hollow | 12 | remove the inner part or the core of | - |
hotter | 9 | - | - |
hooray | 12 | a victory cheer | - |
holmes | 11 | United States jurist noted for his liberal opinions (1841-1935) | - |
hostel | 9 | inexpensive supervised lodging (especially for youths on bicycling trips) | - |
holler | 9 | utter a sudden loud cry | - |
hopper | 13 | (baseball) a hit that travels along the ground | - |
honors | 9 | - | - |
hottie | 9 | - | - |
holden | 10 | - | - |
hoover | 12 | 31st President of the United States; in 1929 the stock market crashed and the economy collapsed and Hoover was defeated for reelection by Franklin Roosevelt (1874-1964) | - |
holder | 10 | the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it | - |
horrid | 10 | grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror | - |
homage | 12 | respectful deference | - |
hooves | 12 | - | - |
hooper | 11 | - | - |
hobbit | 13 | an imaginary being similar to a person but smaller and with hairy feet; invented by J.R.R. Tolkien | - |
holdup | 12 | the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time | - |
hornet | 9 | large stinging paper wasp | - |
homing | 12 | orienting or directing homeward or to a destination | the homing instinct |
honeys | 12 | - | - |
hombre | 13 | an informal term for a youth or man | - |
hotdog | 11 | someone who performs dangerous stunts to attract attention to himself | - |
hotpot | 11 | a stew of meat and potatoes cooked in a tightly covered pot | - |
homely | 14 | having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable | the homely everyday atmosphere |
hoarse | 9 | deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion | hoarse cries |
hourly | 12 | occurring every hour or payable by the hour | hourly chimes |
hooded | 11 | - | - |
horned | 10 | having a horn or horns or hornlike parts or horns of a particular kind | horned viper |
hoodie | 10 | - | - |
horsey | 12 | - | - |
holier | 9 | - | - |
hotbed | 12 | a bed of earth covered with glass and heated by rotting manure to promote the growth of plants | - |
hoodoo | 10 | a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers | - |
hookup | 15 | a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose | - |
honcho | 14 | a person who exercises control over workers | - |
horner | 9 | - | - |
hobble | 13 | strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the legs on the same side moving in unison | hobble race horses |
honing | 10 | - | - |
hooter | 9 | nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes | - |
hoorah | 12 | - | - |
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7 letter words
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however | 16 | despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) | although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it |
holding | 12 | the act of retaining something | - |
holiday | 14 | leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure | we took a short holiday in Puerto Rico |
hostage | 11 | a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms | - |
honored | 11 | having an illustrious reputation; respected | - |
honesty | 13 | the quality of being honest | - |
holland | 11 | a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level | - |
hostile | 10 | very unfavorable to life or growth | a hostile climate |
housing | 11 | structures collectively in which people are housed | - |
horizon | 19 | the great circle on the celestial sphere whose plane passes through the sensible horizon and the center of the Earth | - |
howling | 14 | extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers | a howling success |
hottest | 10 | - | - |
hostess | 10 | a woman steward on an airplane | - |
hopeful | 15 | an ambitious and aspiring young person | two executive hopefuls joined the firm |
hooking | 15 | a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer | he took lessons to cure his hooking |
hormone | 12 | the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect | - |
hopping | 15 | - | - |
hotshot | 13 | someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field | - |
homeboy | 17 | a fellow male member of a youth gang | - |
horrors | 10 | - | - |
hotline | 10 | - | - |
honours | 10 | a university degree with honors | - |
holster | 10 | a belt with loops or slots for carrying small hand tools | - |
hoodlum | 13 | an aggressive and violent young criminal | - |
hothead | 14 | a belligerent grouch | - |
holiest | 10 | - | - |
hospice | 14 | a lodging for travelers (especially one kept by a monastic order) | - |
hogwash | 17 | unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) | - |
hogging | 13 | - | - |
hosanna | 10 | a cry of praise or adoration (to God) | - |
hotness | 10 | a state of sexual arousal | - |
hotspot | 12 | a lively entertainment spot | - |
hoedown | 14 | - | - |
hominid | 13 | characterizing the family Hominidae, which includes Homo sapiens as well as extinct species of manlike creatures | - |
horsing | 11 | - | - |
honkies | 14 | - | - |
hocking | 17 | - | - |
hornier | 10 | - | - |
hophead | 16 | - | - |
honeyed | 14 | with honey added | - |
horrify | 16 | fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised | - |
hotfoot | 13 | move hurridly | - |
holdall | 11 | a capacious bag or basket | - |
holdout | 11 | a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms | their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks |
homonym | 17 | two words are homonyms if they are pronounced and spelled the same way but have different meanings | - |
hoofing | 14 | dancing in which the steps are more important than gestures or postures | - |
hotting | 11 | - | - |
hogtied | 12 | - | - |
homburg | 15 | a hat made of felt with a creased crown | - |
hosiery | 13 | socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear) | - |
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8 letter words
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hospital | 13 | a health facility where patients receive treatment | - |
horrible | 13 | provoking horror | war is beyond all words horrible |
honestly | 14 | in an honest manner | in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it |
homework | 20 | preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) | - |
hopeless | 13 | certain to fail | the situation is hopeless |
homicide | 16 | the killing of a human being by another human being | - |
homeless | 13 | physically or spiritually homeless or deprived of security | - |
homeland | 14 | the country where you were born | - |
hometown | 16 | the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence | he never went back to his hometown again |
homemade | 16 | made or produced in the home or by yourself | homemade bread |
horribly | 16 | of a dreadful kind | - |
holiness | 11 | the quality of being holy | - |
horrific | 16 | causing fear or dread or terror | - |
horseman | 13 | a man skilled in equitation | - |
homesick | 19 | longing to return home | - |
hooligan | 12 | a cruel and brutal fellow | - |
homeroom | 15 | a classroom in which all students in a particular grade (or in a division of a grade) meet at certain times under the supervision of a teacher who takes attendance and does other administrative business | - |
honorary | 14 | given as an honor without the normal duties | an honorary degree |
honoring | 12 | conformity with law or custom or practice etc. | - |
hormonal | 13 | of or relating to or caused by hormones | hormonal changes |
hologram | 14 | the intermediate photograph (or photographic record) that contains information for reproducing a three-dimensional image by holography | - |
hoarding | 13 | large outdoor signboard | - |
hounding | 13 | - | - |
holistic | 13 | emphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the whole | - |
homepage | 16 | the opening page of a web site | - |
houseman | 13 | an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience (`houseman' is a British term) | - |
homegirl | 14 | a fellow female member of a youth gang | - |
holstein | 11 | a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland | - |
honeybee | 16 | social bee often domesticated for the honey it produces | - |
houseful | 14 | as many as a house will accommodate | they entertained a houseful of guests |
hothouse | 14 | a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner | - |
homespun | 15 | characteristic of country life | the air of homespun country boys |
homeward | 17 | oriented toward home | in a homeward direction |
honeybun | 16 | - | - |
honeydew | 18 | the fruit of a variety of winter melon vine; a large smooth greenish-white melon with pale green flesh | - |
hoosegow | 15 | slang for a jail | - |
hotelier | 11 | an owner or manager of hotels | - |
hoarsely | 14 | in a hoarse or husky voice | `Excuse me,' he said hoarsely |
honeypot | 16 | South African shrub whose flowers when open are cup-shaped resembling artichokes | - |
hoodwink | 19 | influence by slyness | - |
howitzer | 23 | a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range | - |
homebrew | 18 | an alcoholic beverage (especially beer) made at home | - |
horniest | 11 | - | - |
hosepipe | 15 | a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas | - |
hotplate | 13 | a portable electric appliance for heating or cooking or keeping food warm | - |
hobbyist | 18 | a person who pursues an activity in their spare time for pleasure | - |
houseboy | 16 | - | - |
housefly | 17 | common fly that frequents human habitations and spreads many diseases | - |
holocene | 13 | approximately the last 10,000 years | - |
horridly | 15 | in a hideous manner | - |
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9 letter words
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hopefully | 20 | with hope; in a hopeful manner | we searched hopefully for a good position |
honeymoon | 17 | a holiday taken by a newly married couple | - |
household | 16 | a social unit living together | It was a good Christian household |
honorable | 14 | not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent | - |
housewife | 18 | a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income | - |
horoscope | 16 | a diagram of the positions of the planets and signs of the zodiac at a particular time and place | - |
holocaust | 14 | the mass murder of Jews under the German Nazi regime from 1941 until 1945 | - |
horseback | 20 | on the back of a horse | he rode horseback to town |
horrified | 16 | stricken with horror | - |
hostility | 15 | the feeling of a hostile person | he could no longer contain his hostility |
housework | 19 | the work of cleaning and running a house | - |
horseshit | 15 | obscene words for unacceptable behavior | - |
horseshoe | 15 | U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse's hoof | - |
homicidal | 17 | characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being | a homicidal rage |
hollering | 13 | a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) | - |
hourglass | 13 | a sandglass that runs for sixty minutes | - |
housemaid | 15 | a female domestic | - |
homeowner | 17 | someone who owns a home | - |
honeycomb | 21 | a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees | - |
honorably | 17 | in an honorable manner | he acted honorably |
homestead | 15 | dwelling that is usually a farmhouse and adjoining land | - |
houseboat | 14 | a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling | - |
hopscotch | 21 | a game in which a child tosses a stone into an area drawn on the ground and then hops through it and back to regain the stone | - |
homophobe | 21 | a person who hates or fears homosexual people | - |
homegrown | 18 | grown or originating in a particular place | stands selling homegrown fruits and vegetables |
homemaker | 20 | a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income | - |
horseplay | 17 | rowdy or boisterous play | - |
hotheaded | 17 | quickly aroused to anger | a hotheaded commander |
hortensia | 12 | deciduous shrub bearing roundheaded flower clusters opening green and aging to pink or blue | - |
housemate | 14 | someone who resides in the same house with you | - |
homestyle | 17 | - | - |
honorific | 17 | an expression of respect | the Japanese use many honorifics |
horniness | 12 | a state of sexual arousal | - |
hobgoblin | 17 | an object of dread or apprehension | A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds |
horsewhip | 20 | a whip for controlling horses | - |
housecoat | 14 | a loose dressing gown for women | - |
horsetail | 12 | perennial rushlike flowerless herbs with jointed hollow stems and narrow toothlike leaves that spread by creeping rhizomes; tend to become weedy; common in northern hemisphere; some in Africa and South America | - |
hottentot | 12 | any of the Khoisan languages spoken by the pastoral people of Namibia and South Africa | - |
homebound | 17 | confined usually by illness | - |
homeopath | 19 | a practitioner of homeopathy | - |
homewards | 18 | toward home | - |
horsemeat | 14 | the flesh of horses as food | - |
hollyhock | 24 | any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea | - |
horsehair | 15 | a fabric made from fibers taken from the mane or tail of horses; used for upholstery | - |
howsoever | 18 | - | - |
hoactzins | 23 | - | - |
hoardings | 14 | - | - |
hoarfrost | 15 | ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside) | - |
hoarheads | 16 | - | - |
hoarhound | 16 | - | - |
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10 letter words
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homosexual | 22 | someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex | - |
homecoming | 20 | a coming to or returning home | - |
honourable | 15 | adhering to ethical and moral principles | - |
horrifying | 20 | provoking horror | an alarming, even horrifying, picture |
horizontal | 22 | parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line | a horizontal surface |
hopelessly | 18 | in a dispirited manner without hope | - |
horrendous | 14 | causing fear or dread or terror | horrendous explosions shook the city |
horsepower | 18 | a unit of power equal to 746 watts | - |
hospitable | 17 | disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity | a good-natured and hospitable man |
homophobic | 24 | prejudiced against homosexual people | - |
hovercraft | 21 | a craft capable of moving over water or land on a cushion of air created by jet engines | - |
horseshoes | 16 | a game in which iron rings (or open iron rings) are thrown at a stake in the ground in the hope of encircling it | - |
homophobia | 22 | prejudice against (fear or dislike of) homosexual people and homosexuality | - |
homunculus | 17 | a person who is very small but who is not otherwise deformed or abnormal | - |
homeopathy | 23 | a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated | - |
honeybunch | 23 | - | - |
hodgepodge | 19 | a motley assortment of things | - |
homoerotic | 17 | of or concerning homosexual love | - |
hootenanny | 16 | - | - |
houseguest | 14 | a guest entertained in your house | - |
honorarium | 15 | a fee paid for a nominally free service | - |
housebound | 16 | confined usually by illness | - |
horseflesh | 19 | the flesh of horses as food | - |
hollowness | 16 | the quality of not being open or truthful; deceitful or hypocritical | - |
homogenous | 16 | all of the same or similar kind or nature | - |
horsewoman | 18 | a woman horseman | - |
housebreak | 19 | train (a pet) to live cleanly in a house | - |
houseplant | 15 | any of a variety of plants grown indoors for decorative purposes | - |
housewares | 16 | - | - |
hobbyhorse | 23 | a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride | - |
homogenize | 25 | become homogeneous or similar, as by mixing | The two liquids homogenized in the blender |
hotchpotch | 25 | a motley assortment of things | - |
hobnobbing | 20 | - | - |
homebodies | 18 | - | - |
homemaking | 22 | the management of a household | - |
homuncular | 17 | - | - |
hoactzines | 24 | - | - |
hoarfrosts | 16 | - | - |
hoarhounds | 17 | - | - |
hoarseness | 13 | a throaty harshness | - |
hoarsening | 14 | - | - |
hobbitries | 17 | - | - |
hobblebush | 22 | - | - |
hobblingly | 21 | - | - |
hobgoblins | 18 | - | - |
hobjobbers | 26 | - | - |
hobjobbing | 27 | - | - |
hobnailing | 16 | - | - |
hobnobbers | 19 | - | - |
hobnobbier | 19 | - | - |
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Hold on to your hats, language lovers, because we’re about to embark on a journey through the linguistic landscape of words starting with HO! These humble beginnings herald a world of intriguing and playful phonetics. From hallowed halls to hilarious hijinks, the HO combination brings a host of delightful words to life. Prepare to be enchanted as we explore the impact of these letters on pronunciation, meaning, and even your next word game victory. Ready to dive into this hootenanny of words? Let's go!
About words starting with HO
In the English language, words starting with HO are more than just a coincidence of letters; they are a gateway to a world where pronunciation and meaning intertwine in fascinating ways. The HO combination often sets the stage for words that evoke warmth, humor, and hospitality. Think about “home,” which creates an immediate sense of comfort and belonging, or “hooray,” a jubilant expression that naturally lifts spirits. This initial sound, produced with a gentle exhalation, allows these words to roll off the tongue with ease, making them favorites in casual conversation.
The frequency of HO words can be attributed to their versatility across various contexts. Whether discussing the holiday season, honing skills, or even hoisting sails, these words pop up in everyday language more often than you might realize. The variety of words beginning with HO demonstrates how these letters have ingrained themselves into the fabric of our language, offering a mix of meanings, from the mundane to the magical. It's this diversity that makes words starting with HO so engaging and essential to our daily dialogues.
Popular word examples
Let’s dive into some popular words starting with HO that spice up our everyday conversations. These words bring a mix of humor, history, and helpfulness to the table.
Home
- Definition: A place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.
- Example in a Sentence: After a long day, there's nothing like coming home to a cozy bed.
- Fun Fact: The concept of "home" transcends physical buildings, often symbolizing warmth and love in literature and art.
Hope
- Definition: A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.
- Example in a Sentence: She held onto hope that her hard work would pay off.
- Fun Fact: The word "hope" has been used as a name since the 16th century, symbolizing optimism and aspiration.
Horse
- Definition: A large plant-eating domesticated mammal with solid hooves and a flowing mane and tail, used for riding, racing, and to carry and pull loads.
- Example in a Sentence: The majestic horse galloped across the field.
- Fun Fact: Horses have been central to human history, revolutionizing transport and agriculture long before modern machinery.
Honey
- Definition: A sweet, sticky yellowish-brown fluid made by bees and other insects from nectar collected from flowers.
- Example in a Sentence: Drizzle some honey over your breakfast for a natural sweetener.
- Fun Fact: Honey never spoils; archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still edible!
Hobby
- Definition: An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.
- Example in a Sentence: Gardening is a relaxing hobby that brings joy and fresh produce.
- Fun Fact: The term "hobby" originally referred to a small horse or pony, suggesting something one rides for amusement.
Holiday
- Definition: A day of festivity or recreation when no work is done.
- Example in a Sentence: We're planning a beach holiday for some much-needed relaxation.
- Fun Fact: The word "holiday" comes from the Old English "hāligdæg," meaning "holy day."
Hospital
- Definition: An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
- Example in a Sentence: After the accident, he was taken to the hospital for emergency care.
- Fun Fact: The first hospitals, as we know them today, were established by religious groups during the Middle Ages.
Hooray
- Definition: Used to express joy or approval.
- Example in a Sentence: "Hooray!" the crowd cheered as the team scored the winning goal.
- Fun Fact: "Hooray" is thought to have nautical origins from sailors celebrating with shouts of "hurrah."
Hoist
- Definition: To raise or lift something up, especially using ropes or pulleys.
- Example in a Sentence: They hoisted the flag up the pole to celebrate Independence Day.
- Fun Fact: The phrase "hoist by your own petard" means to be caught in one's own trap, originating from Shakespeare's "Hamlet."
Horizon
- Definition: The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.
- Example in a Sentence: The sun set beautifully on the horizon.
- Fun Fact: The word "horizon" comes from the Greek "horizōn kyklos," meaning "separating circle."
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, mastering words starting with HO can boost your score significantly. Here are some high-scoring examples to keep in mind:
Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
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Hovel | 11 | A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling. |
Hockey | 18 | A team sport played on ice or field with sticks and a puck or ball. |
Hoax | 13 | A humorous or malicious deception. |
Howdy | 15 | An informal greeting in the form of a question. |
Homage | 12 | Special honor or respect shown publicly. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle players, take note! Here are some five-letter words starting with HO that might just lead you to victory:
Word | Definition |
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Horde | A large group of people. |
Hover | To remain in one place in the air. |
Hotel | An establishment providing accommodation, meals, and other services. |
House | A building for human habitation. |
Honor | High respect or esteem. |
Unusual and rare word examples
For those who love the unique and obscure, here are some rare words starting with HO that are worth exploring.
Hoary
- Definition: Grayish white; especially of hair, aged and having become gray or white.
- Interesting Fact: The word "hoary" is often used in poetry to convey wisdom associated with age.
- Example in a Sentence: The hoary frost covered the fields in a shimmering blanket.
Hobbledehoy
- Definition: An awkward or clumsy youth.
- Interesting Fact: This whimsical word dates back to the 16th century and paints a vivid picture of adolescent awkwardness.
- Example in a Sentence: The hobbledehoy stumbled over his own feet during the dance.
Hortative
- Definition: Giving strong encouragement.
- Interesting Fact: "Hortative" comes from the Latin "hortari," meaning "to encourage."
- Example in a Sentence: The coach gave a hortative speech that inspired the team to victory.
Homunculus
- Definition: A very small human or humanoid creature.
- Interesting Fact: This word was used in alchemy to describe a miniature, fully-formed human.
- Example in a Sentence: The scientist's experiment was said to create a homunculus, sparking wild curiosity.
Holograph
- Definition: A document wholly in the handwriting of its author.
- Interesting Fact: Holographs are especially valued in legal terms as they can prove authenticity.
- Example in a Sentence: The will was a holograph, written entirely by the deceased.
Final words
Words starting with HO open a vibrant world of linguistic possibilities. Whether you're writing a heartfelt letter or strategizing your next word game triumph, these words provide a perfect blend of fun and functionality. So go ahead, embrace the wondrous world of words beginning with HO, and let them add a bit of magic to your vocabulary toolkit!