Words Starting With L
Welcome to a lively linguistic adventure! Here, you'll leap into the world of words that kick off with the letter L. From lovely lingo to laugh-out-loud terms, let's explore an array of vocabulary that's light, luscious, and loads of fun. Get ready to let your language skills shine!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| la | 2 | a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth | - |
| li | 2 | a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals | - |
| lo | 2 | - | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| let | 3 | grant use or occupation of under a term of contract | - |
| lot | 3 | an unofficial association of people or groups | they were an angry lot |
| law | 6 | the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system | he studied law at Yale |
| lie | 3 | assume a reclining position | lie down on the bed until you feel better |
| low | 6 | no longer sufficient | supplies are low |
| leg | 4 | a part of a forked or branching shape | - |
| lee | 3 | United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957) | - |
| lay | 6 | a narrative poem of popular origin | - |
| lab | 5 | a workplace for the conduct of scientific research | - |
| led | 4 | diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used | - |
| lou | 3 | - | - |
| lad | 4 | a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy) | - |
| lap | 5 | the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs | his lap was covered with food stains |
| lit | 3 | set afire or burning | a lit firecracker |
| lip | 5 | the top edge of a vessel or other container | - |
| log | 4 | cut lumber, as in woods and forests | - |
| lin | 3 | United States sculptor and architect whose public works include the memorial to veterans of the Vietnam War in Washington (born in 1959) | - |
| lid | 4 | headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim | - |
| loo | 3 | a toilet in Britain | - |
| lea | 3 | a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock | - |
| lam | 5 | give a thrashing to; beat hard | - |
| lex | 10 | - | - |
| lei | 3 | flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes | - |
| lag | 4 | lock up or confine, in or as in a jail | - |
| lug | 4 | ancient Celtic god | - |
| lev | 6 | the basic unit of money in Bulgaria | - |
| lax | 10 | emptying easily or excessively | - |
| lew | 6 | - | - |
| lux | 10 | a unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square meter; 0.0929 foot candle | - |
| lek | 7 | the basic unit of money in Albania | - |
| lib | 5 | - | - |
| ley | 6 | a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock | - |
| lop | 5 | cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of | - |
| lah | 6 | the syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization | - |
| lob | 5 | an easy return of a tennis ball in a high arc | - |
| lac | 5 | resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax | - |
| lat | 3 | a broad flat muscle on either side of the back | - |
| lar | 3 | - | - |
| lor | 3 | - | - |
| lud | 4 | - | - |
| lye | 6 | a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide | - |
| lav | 6 | a room or building equipped with one or more toilets | - |
| lox | 10 | a bluish translucent magnetic liquid obtained by compressing gaseous oxygen and then cooling it below its boiling point; used as an oxidizer in rocket propellants | - |
| loy | 6 | - | - |
| lod | 4 | - | - |
| lis | 3 | - | - |
| los | 3 | - | - |
| lum | 5 | - | - |
| lun | 3 | - | - |
| lur | 3 | - | - |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| like | 8 | prefer or wish to do something | Would you like to come along to the movies? |
| look | 8 | take charge of or deal with | - |
| love | 7 | sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people | his lovemaking disgusted her |
| life | 7 | the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities | he could no longer cope with the complexities of life |
| long | 5 | good at remembering | - |
| last | 4 | persist for a specified period of time | The bad weather lasted for three days |
| left | 7 | the hand that is on the left side of the body | jab with your left |
| live | 7 | actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing | a live television program |
| lost | 4 | deeply absorbed in thought | lost in thought |
| late | 4 | in the recent past | lately the rules have been enforced |
| lady | 8 | a woman of refinement | a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady |
| lose | 4 | fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind | - |
| line | 4 | a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | I can't follow your line of reasoning |
| lord | 5 | a titled peer of the realm | - |
| luck | 10 | an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome | it was my good luck to be there |
| less | 4 | used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs | less interesting |
| land | 5 | material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) | the land had never been plowed |
| lead | 5 | be in charge of | - |
| lots | 4 | to a very great degree or extent | - |
| list | 4 | give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of | - |
| legs | 5 | staying power | that old Broadway play really has legs |
| lock | 10 | a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key | - |
| lift | 7 | lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building | - |
| loud | 5 | with relatively high volume | the band played loudly |
| lied | 5 | a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano | - |
| lake | 8 | a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land | - |
| liar | 4 | a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly | - |
| laid | 5 | set down according to a plan | a carefully laid table with places set for four people |
| loss | 4 | the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue | the company operated at a loss last year |
| load | 5 | a quantity that can be processed or transported at one time | the system broke down under excessive loads |
| loan | 4 | a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English | - |
| lack | 10 | be without | This soup lacks salt |
| laws | 7 | the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit | - |
| lend | 5 | bestow a quality on | Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company |
| lion | 4 | large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male | - |
| luke | 8 | one of the four Gospels in the New Testament; contains details of Jesus's birth and early life | - |
| lily | 7 | any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers | - |
| lazy | 16 | disinclined to work or exertion | too lazy to wash the dishes |
| ling | 5 | elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth | - |
| link | 8 | a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network | - |
| lane | 4 | a narrow way or road | - |
| lick | 10 | take up with the tongue | the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast |
| lamp | 8 | an artificial source of visible illumination | - |
| lame | 6 | deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg | - |
| leak | 8 | unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information | - |
| lung | 5 | either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood | - |
| lamb | 8 | a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) | - |
| lean | 4 | lacking excess flesh | Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look |
| leaf | 7 | look through a book or other written material | She leafed through the volume |
| lars | 4 | - | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| leave | 8 | leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking | leave it as is |
| later | 5 | coming at a subsequent time or stage | - |
| least | 5 | used to form the superlative | The garter snake is the least dangerous snake |
| light | 9 | the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | - |
| lives | 8 | - | - |
| lucky | 14 | presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome | lucky stars |
| learn | 5 | commit to memory; learn by heart | - |
| loved | 9 | held dear | his loved companion of many years |
| lying | 9 | the deliberate act of deviating from the truth | - |
| lunch | 10 | a midday meal | - |
| liked | 10 | found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form | a well-liked teacher |
| lived | 9 | - | - |
| laugh | 9 | produce laughter | - |
| level | 8 | a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | - |
| large | 6 | in a boastful manner | - |
| local | 7 | anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body | - |
| lover | 8 | an ardent follower and admirer | - |
| lines | 5 | - | - |
| lower | 8 | cause to drop or sink | - |
| loose | 5 | (of textures) full of small openings or gaps | a loose weave |
| loser | 5 | a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently | - |
| legal | 6 | having legal efficacy or force | - |
| laura | 5 | - | - |
| louis | 5 | United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981) | - |
| lousy | 8 | vile; despicable | a dirty (or lousy) trick |
| limit | 7 | the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity | - |
| liver | 8 | having a reddish-brown color | - |
| loyal | 8 | inspired by love for your country | - |
| lewis | 8 | United States novelist who satirized middle-class America in his novel Main Street (1885-1951) | - |
| labor | 7 | a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages | there is a shortage of skilled labor in this field |
| lands | 6 | - | - |
| lemon | 7 | a strong yellow color | - |
| loads | 6 | a large number or amount | - |
| lance | 7 | a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions | - |
| label | 7 | trade name of a company that produces musical recordings | the artists and repertoire department of a recording label is responsible for finding new talent |
| lions | 5 | - | - |
| lobby | 12 | detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors | - |
| logic | 8 | a system of reasoning | - |
| logan | 6 | a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high) | - |
| laser | 5 | an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light | - |
| lined | 6 | (used especially of skin) marked by lines or seams | their lined faces were immeasurably sad |
| lodge | 7 | provide housing for | - |
| layer | 8 | an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | a simile has at least two layers of meaning |
| lease | 5 | grant use or occupation of under a term of contract | - |
| laden | 6 | remove with or as if with a ladle | - |
| louie | 5 | - | - |
| liang | 6 | - | - |
| lords | 6 | - | - |
| lotte | 5 | fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey | - |
| lynch | 13 | kill without legal sanction | The blood-thirsty mob lynched the alleged killer of the child |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| little | 6 | (informal) small and of little importance | a little (or small) matter |
| listen | 6 | pay close attention to; give heed to | - |
| living | 10 | the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities | - |
| longer | 7 | a person with a strong desire for something | a longer for money |
| ladies | 7 | - | - |
| letter | 6 | the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech | his grandmother taught him his letters |
| lovely | 12 | lovable especially in a childlike or naive way | - |
| lawyer | 12 | a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice | - |
| leaves | 9 | - | - |
| lights | 10 | - | - |
| losing | 7 | - | - |
| leader | 7 | a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers | - |
| lonely | 9 | lacking companions or companionship | a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel |
| lately | 9 | in the recent past | lately the rules have been enforced |
| lesson | 6 | punishment intended as a warning to others | - |
| loving | 10 | feeling or showing love and affection | loving parents |
| likely | 13 | likely but not certain to be or become true or real | a likely result |
| legend | 8 | brief description accompanying an illustration | - |
| latest | 6 | in the current fashion or style | - |
| league | 7 | an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members | - |
| launch | 11 | the act of propelling with force | - |
| loaded | 8 | having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value | not merely rich but loaded |
| liquor | 15 | an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented | - |
| landed | 8 | owning or consisting of land or real estate | the landed gentry |
| locker | 12 | a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock | - |
| larger | 7 | large or big relative to something else | - |
| liquid | 16 | changed from a solid to a liquid state | - |
| learnt | 6 | - | - |
| ladder | 8 | a row of unravelled stitches | - |
| laying | 10 | the production of eggs (especially in birds) | - |
| luxury | 16 | the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive | - |
| length | 10 | continuance in time | he complained about the length of time required |
| lizzie | 24 | - | - |
| locate | 8 | assign a location to | The company located some of their agents in Los Angeles |
| linked | 11 | connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks | - |
| legacy | 12 | (law) a gift of personal property by will | - |
| loudly | 10 | in manner that attracts attention | - |
| liking | 11 | a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment | I've always had a liking for reading |
| lifted | 10 | held up in the air | - |
| loosen | 6 | make loose or looser | loosen the tension on a rope |
| lounge | 7 | an upholstered seat for more than one person | - |
| lizard | 16 | a man who idles about in the lounges of hotels and bars in search of women who would support him | - |
| lethal | 9 | of an instrument of certain death | lethal weapon |
| listed | 7 | on a list | - |
| labour | 8 | a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages | - |
| lively | 12 | elastic; rebounds readily | a lively tennis ball |
| losses | 6 | something lost (especially money lost at gambling) | - |
| laptop | 10 | a portable computer small enough to use in your lap | - |
| lionel | 6 | - | - |
| lowest | 9 | lowest in rank or importance | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| looking | 12 | appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms | left their clothes dirty looking |
| leaving | 11 | the act of departing | - |
| learned | 8 | having or showing profound knowledge | a learned jurist |
| letters | 7 | scholarly attainment | he is a man of letters |
| letting | 8 | property that is leased or rented out or let | - |
| license | 9 | excessive freedom; lack of due restraint | when liberty becomes license dictatorship is near |
| leading | 9 | the activity of leading | - |
| library | 12 | a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study | - |
| laundry | 11 | garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering | - |
| largest | 8 | - | - |
| lighter | 11 | a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) | - |
| landing | 9 | structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods | - |
| leaders | 8 | the body of people who lead a group | the national leadership adopted his plan |
| luggage | 10 | cases used to carry belongings when traveling | - |
| loyalty | 13 | the quality of being loyal | - |
| leather | 10 | an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning | - |
| liberty | 12 | immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence | - |
| lesbian | 9 | a female homosexual | - |
| limited | 10 | subject to limits or subjected to limits | - |
| lottery | 10 | players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots | - |
| lecture | 9 | censure severely or angrily | - |
| luckily | 16 | by good fortune | - |
| located | 10 | situated in a particular spot or position | valuable centrally located urban land |
| lunatic | 9 | insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon | - |
| legally | 11 | by law; conforming to the law | - |
| logical | 10 | based on known statements or events or conditions | rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year |
| lobster | 9 | any of several edible marine crustaceans of the families Homaridae and Nephropsidae and Palinuridae | - |
| lightly | 14 | in a small quantity or extent | apply paint lightly |
| longest | 8 | for the most time | she stayed longest |
| longing | 9 | prolonged unfulfilled desire or need | - |
| licence | 11 | excessive freedom; lack of due restraint | - |
| liberal | 9 | given or giving freely | a liberal backer of the arts |
| lacking | 14 | nonexistent | her appetite was lacking |
| lawsuit | 10 | a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | - |
| leaning | 8 | a natural inclination | - |
| licking | 14 | an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest | they suffered a convincing licking |
| lifting | 11 | - | - |
| lighten | 11 | make more cheerful | the conversation lightened me up a bit |
| loading | 9 | a quantity that can be processed or transported at one time | - |
| lookout | 11 | a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | - |
| locking | 14 | the act of locking something up to protect it | - |
| leopard | 10 | large feline of African and Asian forests usually having a tawny coat with black spots | - |
| lucifer | 12 | lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction | as long you've a lucifer to light your fag |
| lasting | 8 | existing for a long time | a long-lasting friendship |
| lettuce | 9 | informal terms for money | - |
| lowered | 11 | below the surround or below the normal position | with lowered eyes |
| liaison | 7 | a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship | - |
| lambert | 11 | English composer and conductor (1905-1951) | - |
| leisure | 7 | time available for ease and relaxation | his job left him little leisure |
| lending | 9 | disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| laughing | 13 | showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness | laughing children |
| language | 10 | a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols | he taught foreign languages |
| laughter | 12 | the sound of laughing | - |
| location | 10 | a determination of the place where something is | - |
| learning | 9 | the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge | - |
| lifetime | 13 | the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death) | - |
| lighting | 13 | having abundant light or illumination | as long as the lighting was good |
| lipstick | 16 | makeup that is used to color the lips | - |
| landlord | 10 | a landowner who leases to others | - |
| lemonade | 11 | sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice | - |
| likewise | 15 | in like or similar manner | some people have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil |
| literary | 11 | appropriate to literature rather than everyday speech or writing | when trying to impress someone she spoke in an affected literary style |
| lordship | 14 | a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge | - |
| lingerie | 9 | women's underwear and nightclothes | - |
| liberate | 10 | grant freedom to | The students liberated their slaves upon graduating from the university |
| lonesome | 10 | marked by dejection from being alone | lonesome when her husband is away |
| leverage | 12 | the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever | - |
| landlady | 13 | a landlord who is a woman | - |
| lifelong | 12 | continuing through life | a lifelong friend |
| listener | 8 | someone who listens attentively | - |
| lockdown | 18 | the act of confining prisoners to their cells (usually to regain control during a riot) | - |
| luckiest | 14 | - | - |
| lavender | 12 | of a pale purple color | - |
| lifeless | 11 | deprived of life; no longer living | a lifeless body |
| licensed | 11 | given official approval to act | licensed pharmacist |
| lovingly | 15 | with fondness; with love | - |
| lollipop | 12 | ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick | - |
| launcher | 13 | armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket | - |
| leftover | 14 | a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists | - |
| lifeline | 11 | a crease on the palm; its length is said by palmists to indicate how long you will live | - |
| lowering | 12 | the act of causing something to move to a lower level | - |
| likeness | 12 | similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things | man created God in his own likeness |
| leukemia | 14 | malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer | - |
| landmark | 15 | an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend | - |
| lecturer | 10 | a public lecturer at certain universities | - |
| latitude | 9 | an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator | - |
| lawfully | 17 | by law; conforming to the law | we are lawfully wedded now |
| luscious | 10 | having strong sexual appeal | - |
| loathing | 12 | hate coupled with disgust | - |
| lavatory | 14 | a room or building equipped with one or more toilets | - |
| luncheon | 13 | a midday meal | - |
| lacrosse | 10 | a game invented by American Indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal | - |
| ladyship | 17 | a title used to address any peeress except a duchess | - |
| landfill | 12 | a low area that has been filled in | - |
| licorice | 12 | deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots | - |
| lifeboat | 13 | a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship | - |
| luminous | 10 | softly bright or radiant | a sky luminous with stars |
| loosened | 9 | straightened out | - |
| locating | 11 | a determination of the place where something is | - |
| lifespan | 13 | the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death) | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| listening | 10 | the act of hearing attentively | you can learn a lot by just listening |
| literally | 12 | (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration | our eyes were literally pinned to TV during the Gulf War |
| lightning | 14 | abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light | - |
| landscape | 14 | a genre of art dealing with the depiction of natural scenery | - |
| lifestyle | 15 | a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes | - |
| legendary | 14 | celebrated in fable or legend | legendary exploits of Jesse James |
| liberated | 12 | free from traditional social restraints | a liberated lifestyle |
| leftovers | 15 | food remaining from a previous meal | he had leftovers for dinner last night |
| liability | 14 | an obligation to pay money to another party | - |
| lunchtime | 16 | the customary or habitual hour for eating lunch | he observed a regular lunchtime |
| librarian | 11 | a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services | - |
| launching | 15 | the act of propelling with force | - |
| luxurious | 16 | displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses | enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs |
| livestock | 18 | any animals kept for use or profit | - |
| lucrative | 14 | producing a sizeable profit | - |
| lecturing | 12 | teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class) | - |
| limousine | 11 | large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur | - |
| ludicrous | 12 | broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce | ludicrous green hair |
| labyrinth | 17 | a complex system of interconnecting cavities; concerned with hearing and equilibrium | - |
| landslide | 11 | a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff | - |
| logically | 15 | in a logical manner | he acted logically under the circumstances |
| lifeguard | 14 | an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents | - |
| lubricant | 13 | a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery | - |
| limitless | 11 | having no limits in range or scope | the limitless reaches of outer space |
| lingering | 11 | the act of tarrying | - |
| longevity | 16 | duration of service | her longevity as a star |
| limestone | 11 | a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals | - |
| locksmith | 20 | someone who makes or repairs locks | - |
| logistics | 12 | handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed | - |
| lifesaver | 15 | a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material | - |
| libraries | 11 | - | - |
| limelight | 15 | a focus of public attention | he enjoyed being in the limelight |
| letterman | 11 | an athlete who has earned a letter in a school sport | - |
| loveliest | 12 | - | - |
| liquidate | 19 | eliminate by paying off (debts) | - |
| longitude | 11 | the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich | - |
| leviathan | 15 | monstrous sea creature symbolizing evil in the Old Testament | - |
| loudmouth | 15 | a person who causes trouble by speaking indiscreetly | - |
| loathsome | 14 | causing or able to cause nausea | - |
| leisurely | 12 | not hurried or forced | at a leisurely (or easygoing) pace |
| leukaemia | 15 | malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer | - |
| landowner | 13 | a holder or proprietor of land | - |
| lawnmower | 17 | - | - |
| lethargic | 15 | deficient in alertness or activity | bullfrogs became lethargic with the first cold nights |
| loneliest | 9 | - | - |
| laughable | 15 | arousing or provoking laughter | it would have been laughable if it hadn't hurt so much |
| liberator | 11 | someone who releases people from captivity or bondage | - |
| lecherous | 14 | given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity | a lecherous gleam in his eye |
| lightness | 13 | the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble | - |
| libertine | 11 | a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| lieutenant | 10 | an officer in a police force | - |
| literature | 10 | the humanistic study of a body of literature | - |
| loneliness | 10 | sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned | - |
| laboratory | 15 | a region resembling a laboratory inasmuch as it offers opportunities for observation and practice and experimentation | Pakistan is a laboratory for studying the use of American troops to combat terrorism |
| leadership | 16 | the activity of leading | his leadership inspired the team |
| legitimate | 13 | authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law | a legitimate government |
| liberation | 12 | the act of liberating someone or something | - |
| lighthouse | 17 | a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships | - |
| laundering | 12 | washing clothes and bed linens | - |
| livelihood | 17 | the financial means whereby one lives | he could no longer earn his own livelihood |
| liberating | 13 | - | - |
| locomotive | 17 | of or relating to locomotion | - |
| lightening | 15 | changing to a lighter color | - |
| leprechaun | 17 | a mischievous elf in Irish folklore | - |
| likelihood | 18 | the probability of a specified outcome | - |
| litigation | 11 | a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights | - |
| laundromat | 13 | a self-service laundry (service mark Laundromat) where coin-operated washing machines are available to individual customers | - |
| limitation | 12 | an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) | - |
| lovemaking | 20 | sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people | his lovemaking disgusted her |
| lumberjack | 27 | a short warm outer jacket | - |
| loveliness | 13 | the quality of being good looking and attractive | - |
| linguistic | 13 | consisting of or related to language | linguistic behavior |
| lubricated | 15 | smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction | - |
| laceration | 12 | a torn ragged wound | - |
| lascivious | 15 | driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires | - |
| legitimacy | 18 | undisputed credibility | - |
| letterhead | 14 | a sheet of stationery with name and address of the organization printed at the top | - |
| linebacker | 18 | a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen | - |
| logistical | 13 | of or relating to logistics | - |
| levitation | 13 | movement upward in virtue of lightness | - |
| liberalism | 14 | an economic theory advocating free competition and a self-regulating market | - |
| liquidated | 21 | - | - |
| lachrymose | 20 | showing sorrow | - |
| lederhosen | 14 | leather shorts often worn with suspenders; worn especially by men and boys in Bavaria | - |
| legislator | 11 | someone who makes or enacts laws | - |
| lengthened | 15 | drawn out or made longer spatially | lengthened skirts are fashionable this year |
| landscaper | 15 | someone who arranges features of the landscape or garden attractively | - |
| locomotion | 14 | the power or ability to move | - |
| lifesaving | 17 | saving the lives of drowning persons | he took a course in lifesaving |
| legalizing | 21 | - | - |
| lesbianism | 14 | female homosexuality | - |
| legitimize | 22 | make legal | - |
| landlocked | 18 | surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land | a landlocked country |
| laryngitis | 14 | inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing | - |
| liverwurst | 16 | sausage containing ground liver | - |
| luminaries | 12 | - | - |
| lackluster | 16 | lacking brilliance or vitality | a dull lackluster life |
| lengthwise | 17 | in the direction of the length | He cut the paper lengthwise |
| levitating | 14 | - | - |
| licentious | 12 | lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained | coarse and licentious men |
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Step into the captivating world of words starting with L, where language and pronunciation dance together in delightful harmony. These words often add a lyrical lilt to our sentences, making our everyday conversations more lively and engaging. From lovely lollipops to labyrinthine lexicons, there's something inherently intriguing about this letter that weaves magic into our speech. Ready to explore some fascinating examples? Let's dive right in!
About words starting with L
The letter L holds a prominent place in the English lexicon, frequently appearing at the beginning of many words we use daily. Its soft, liquid sound provides a rhythmic quality, often lending a calming or melodious effect to words. Whether it’s the luscious "lullaby" that soothes us to sleep or the lively "laughter" that brightens our day, L has a way of making language more expressive and enjoyable.
Consider words like "lovely," "luminous," and "legendary." The position of L at the beginning of these words sets a positive and often enchanting tone right from the start. This initial letter can shape the entire feel of a word, influencing both its pronunciation and its emotional impact. For instance, "languid" evokes a sense of relaxed elegance, while "lively" bursts with energy and vibrancy. Such versatility makes L a truly unique and essential character in our linguistic toolkit.
Popular word examples
Let's take a look at some popular words starting with L, each bringing its own flair and function to our vocabulary.
Love
- Definition: A profound feeling of affection and care towards someone or something.
- Example in a Sentence: She felt an overwhelming sense of love as she hugged her puppy.
- Fun Fact: The word "love" is derived from the Old English word "lufu," which is akin to the Old High German "luba."
Laughter
- Definition: The action or sound of laughing.
- Example in a Sentence: His infectious laughter filled the room and made everyone smile.
- Fun Fact: Laughter is known to strengthen the immune system, reduce pain, and lower stress levels.
Library
- Definition: A place where books, magazines, and other materials are available for people to read or borrow.
- Example in a Sentence: She spent her afternoon reading novels at the local library.
- Fun Fact: The concept of a library dates back to ancient Sumer, where clay tablets were stored for reading.
Luminous
- Definition: Emitting or reflecting light; glowing.
- Example in a Sentence: The luminous stars twinkled brightly in the night sky.
- Fun Fact: The word "luminous" comes from the Latin "lūminōsus," meaning "full of light."
Legacy
- Definition: Something handed down by a predecessor.
- Example in a Sentence: Her grandmother left a legacy of kindness and compassion.
- Fun Fact: The term "legacy" originally referred to a body of persons sent on a mission, especially an ambassador.
Leisure
- Definition: Free time when one is not working or occupied.
- Example in a Sentence: During his leisure, he enjoys painting and listening to music.
- Fun Fact: The word "leisure" has roots in the Latin word "licere," meaning "to be allowed."
Lament
- Definition: A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
- Example in a Sentence: The community came together to lament the loss of their beloved leader.
- Fun Fact: "Lament" comes from the Latin "lamentari," meaning "to wail" or "to moan."
Legend
- Definition: A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.
- Example in a Sentence: The legend of King Arthur has been told for centuries.
- Fun Fact: The word "legend" is derived from the Medieval Latin "legenda," meaning "things to be read."
Lush
- Definition: Growing luxuriantly; rich and full.
- Example in a Sentence: The garden was filled with lush, green plants.
- Fun Fact: "Lush" originally meant "juicy" and comes from the Middle English "lussh."
Labyrinth
- Definition: A complicated network of winding passages; a maze.
- Example in a Sentence: They got lost in the labyrinth of narrow streets.
- Fun Fact: The term "labyrinth" has mythological origins, referring to the intricate maze that housed the Minotaur in Greek mythology.
High-scoring Scrabble examples
For those who love a good game of Scrabble, here are some high-scoring words starting with L that might just lead you to victory.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Lazy | 16 | Unwilling to work or use energy. |
| Lymph | 15 | A clear fluid that circulates in the lymphatic system. |
| Lynx | 14 | A wild cat with distinctive ear tufts. |
| Liquid | 15 | A fluid that conforms to the shape of its container. |
| Lounge | 7 | To sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed manner. |
| Leopard | 10 | A large wild cat with a spotted coat. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts, rejoice! Here are some fantastic five-letter words starting with L that could give you an edge in your next game.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Latch | A fastening device used to hold a door or gate closed. |
| Larva | The active immature form of an insect. |
| Lemon | A yellow citrus fruit with a sour taste. |
| Lodge | A small house at the gates of a park or a large house. |
| Laser | A device that generates an intense beam of coherent monochromatic light. |
| Linen | Cloth made from flax, noted for its strength and coolness. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Here are some rare and unusual words starting with L that add a touch of intrigue to the English language.
Lethologica
- Definition: The inability to remember a particular word or name.
- Interesting Fact: The term combines Greek "lēthē," meaning "forgetfulness," and "logos," meaning "word."
- Example in a Sentence: She experienced lethologica when she couldn't recall her colleague's name during the meeting.
Limerence
- Definition: The state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person.
- Interesting Fact: Coined by psychologist Dorothy Tennov in 1979, limerence describes an intense emotional state.
- Example in a Sentence: His limerence for her was evident in the way he always sought her attention.
Logorrhea
- Definition: Excessive and often incoherent talkativeness or wordiness.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from the Greek words "logos" (word) and "rhoia" (flow), it literally means "word flow."
- Example in a Sentence: The professor's logorrhea made it difficult for students to follow the lecture.
Lustrum
- Definition: A period of five years.
- Interesting Fact: Originating from ancient Rome, a lustrum was a purification ceremony held every five years.
- Example in a Sentence: They celebrated the completion of a lustrum since the founding of their company.
Laodicean
- Definition: Indifferent, especially in matters of religion or politics.
- Interesting Fact: The term refers to the ancient city of Laodicea, whose inhabitants were criticized for their lack of faith.
- Example in a Sentence: His laodicean attitude towards voting frustrated his politically active friends.
Final words
Exploring words starting with L reveals a vibrant array of meanings, sounds, and histories. Whether you're playing a word game or simply expanding your vocabulary, these words add a certain charm and depth to our language. Keep them in mind, and let the letter L lead you to new linguistic adventures!
