3-letter words starting with J
Embark on a linguistic journey with words that begin with the letter J. This section showcases how J at the start shapes the identity and sound of various words. From commonly used terms to rare finds, explore the diverse range of words that start with J, enriching your vocabulary and appreciation for language.
Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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job | 12 | a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee | estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars |
joe | 10 | - | - |
joy | 13 | feel happiness or joy | - |
jin | 10 | - | - |
jay | 13 | United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829) | - |
jam | 12 | informal terms for a difficult situation | - |
jew | 13 | a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties | - |
jet | 10 | an artificially produced flow of water | - |
jun | 10 | - | - |
jai | 10 | - | - |
jar | 10 | a sudden jarring impact | all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers |
jaw | 13 | talk socially without exchanging too much information | - |
jab | 12 | stab or pierce | he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife |
jog | 11 | run at a moderately swift pace | - |
jee | 10 | - | - |
jap | 12 | (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent | - |
jug | 11 | lock up or confine, in or as in a jail | - |
jag | 11 | a flap along the edge of a garment; used in medieval clothing | - |
jig | 11 | music in three-four time for dancing a jig | - |
jus | 10 | - | - |
jot | 10 | a slight but appreciable amount | - |
jud | 11 | - | - |
jib | 12 | shift from one side of the ship to the other | The sail jibbed wildly |
jut | 10 | extend out or project in space | His sharp nose jutted out |
jeu | 10 | - | - |
jak | 14 | immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roasted | - |
jiz | 19 | - | - |
jol | 10 | - | - |
jor | 10 | - | - |
jow | 13 | - | - |