Words Starting With NO
Welcome to a world where words begin with "NO," but the possibilities are anything but negative! Whether you're navigating through nouns or nosing around for new vocabulary, this page is your go-to guide. Dive in and discover a nifty collection of words that start with a definite twist!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| no | 2 | a radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding curium with carbon ions; 7 isotopes are known | - |
3 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| not | 3 | negation of a word or group of words | he does not speak French |
| now | 6 | in these times | it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished |
| nor | 3 | A negative connective or particle, introducing the second member or clause of a negative proposition, following neither, or not, in the first member or clause (as or in affirmative propositions follows either). Nor is also used sometimes in the first member for neither, and sometimes the neither is omitted and implied by the use of nor. | - |
| non | 3 | negation of a word or group of words | - |
| nod | 4 | a sign of assent or salutation or command | - |
| noh | 6 | - | - |
| nos | 3 | - | - |
| nob | 5 | informal term for an upper-class or wealthy person | - |
| nom | 5 | - | - |
| nog | 4 | a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface | - |
| nox | 10 | Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx | - |
| noo | 3 | - | - |
| noy | 6 | - | - |
4 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| none | 4 | a canonical hour that is the ninth hour of the day counting from sunrise | - |
| nose | 4 | catch the scent of; get wind of | The dog nosed out the drugs |
| note | 4 | a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank) | he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes |
| nope | 6 | - | - |
| noon | 4 | the middle of the day | - |
| noah | 7 | the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis | - |
| nova | 7 | a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process | - |
| nosy | 7 | offensively curious or inquisitive | he flipped through my letters in his nosy way |
| noel | 4 | period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6 | - |
| noir | 4 | - | - |
| norm | 6 | a statistic describing the location of a distribution | it set the norm for American homes |
| nong | 5 | - | - |
| nook | 8 | an interior angle formed by two meeting walls | - |
| noun | 4 | a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action | - |
| noma | 6 | acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children | - |
| node | 5 | the source of lymph and lymphocytes | - |
| nome | 6 | a town in western Alaska on the southern coast of the Seward Peninsula; an important center of an Alaskan gold rush at the beginning of the 20th century | - |
| nous | 4 | that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason | - |
| nowt | 7 | - | - |
| nosh | 7 | eat a snack; eat lightly | - |
| nowy | 10 | - | - |
| nock | 10 | make small marks into the surface of | - |
| nona | 4 | - | - |
| nobs | 6 | - | - |
| nodi | 5 | - | - |
| nods | 5 | - | - |
| noes | 4 | - | - |
| nogg | 6 | - | - |
| nogs | 5 | - | - |
| noil | 4 | - | - |
| nole | 4 | - | - |
| noll | 4 | - | - |
| nolo | 4 | - | - |
| noms | 6 | - | - |
| noni | 4 | - | - |
| noob | 6 | - | - |
| noop | 6 | - | - |
| nori | 4 | - | - |
| nork | 8 | - | - |
| nota | 4 | - | - |
| nott | 4 | - | - |
| noul | 4 | - | - |
| noup | 6 | - | - |
| nout | 4 | - | - |
| nowl | 7 | - | - |
| nown | 7 | - | - |
| nows | 7 | - | - |
| noys | 7 | - | - |
5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| north | 8 | British statesman under George III whose policies led to rebellion in the American colonies (1732-1792) | - |
| noise | 5 | the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience | modern music is just noise to me |
| notes | 5 | - | - |
| novel | 8 | original and of a kind not seen before | the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem |
| noble | 7 | impressive in appearance | a noble tree |
| noisy | 8 | attracting attention by showiness or bright colors | a noisy sweater |
| noted | 6 | widely known and esteemed | - |
| notch | 10 | a small cut | - |
| norma | 7 | a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Lupus and Ara in the Milky Way | - |
| noose | 5 | a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled | - |
| nosed | 6 | having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind | - |
| nomad | 8 | a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons | - |
| nosey | 8 | offensively curious or inquisitive | - |
| nonce | 7 | the present occasion | for the nonce |
| noway | 11 | - | - |
| nobly | 10 | in a noble manner | she has behaved nobly |
| noddy | 10 | - | - |
| noser | 5 | - | - |
| nobby | 12 | - | - |
| nooky | 12 | slang for sexual intercourse | - |
| nodal | 6 | - | - |
| nohow | 11 | - | - |
| nones | 5 | the fifth of the seven canonical hours; about 3 p.m. | - |
| noahs | 8 | - | - |
| nocks | 11 | - | - |
| nodes | 6 | - | - |
| nodus | 6 | - | - |
| noels | 5 | - | - |
| noggs | 7 | - | - |
| noils | 5 | - | - |
| noily | 8 | - | - |
| noint | 5 | - | - |
| noirs | 5 | - | - |
| noles | 5 | - | - |
| nolls | 5 | - | - |
| nolos | 5 | - | - |
| nomas | 7 | - | - |
| nomen | 7 | - | - |
| nomes | 7 | - | - |
| nomic | 9 | - | - |
| nomoi | 7 | - | - |
| nomos | 7 | - | - |
| nonas | 5 | - | - |
| nonet | 5 | - | - |
| nongs | 6 | - | - |
| nonis | 5 | - | - |
| nonny | 8 | - | - |
| nonyl | 8 | - | - |
| noobs | 7 | - | - |
| nooit | 5 | - | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| nobody | 12 | a person of no influence | - |
| normal | 8 | something regarded as a normative example | - |
| notice | 8 | make or write a comment on | - |
| norman | 8 | United States operatic soprano (born in 1945) | - |
| notion | 6 | a vague idea in which some confidence is placed | - |
| noodle | 7 | informal terms for a human head | - |
| novels | 9 | - | - |
| notify | 12 | inform (somebody) of something | - |
| notary | 9 | someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions | - |
| novice | 11 | someone new to a field or activity | - |
| nosing | 7 | - | - |
| nodded | 9 | - | - |
| nordic | 9 | the northern family of Germanic languages that are spoken in Scandinavia and Iceland | - |
| nozzle | 24 | informal terms for the nose | - |
| noting | 7 | - | - |
| nonfat | 9 | without fat or fat solids | nonfat or fat-free milk |
| nought | 10 | a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number | - |
| noggin | 8 | informal terms for a human head | - |
| nookie | 10 | slang for sexual intercourse | - |
| nougat | 7 | nuts or fruit pieces in a sugar paste | - |
| novena | 9 | a Roman Catholic devotion consisting of prayers on nine consecutive days | - |
| nodule | 7 | small rounded wartlike protuberance on a plant | - |
| noddle | 8 | an informal British expression for head or mind | use your noddle |
| noncom | 10 | a military officer appointed from enlisted personnel | - |
| nobble | 10 | make off with belongings of others | - |
| nobbut | 10 | - | - |
| nobler | 8 | - | - |
| nobles | 8 | - | - |
| nocake | 12 | - | - |
| nocebo | 10 | - | - |
| nocent | 8 | having a tendency to cause harm | - |
| nochel | 11 | - | - |
| nocked | 13 | - | - |
| nocket | 12 | - | - |
| noctua | 8 | type genus of the Noctuidae: moths whose larvae are cutworms | - |
| nodder | 8 | - | - |
| nodose | 7 | - | - |
| nodous | 7 | - | - |
| noeses | 6 | - | - |
| noesis | 6 | the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning | - |
| noetic | 8 | of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind | - |
| nogaku | 11 | - | - |
| nogged | 9 | - | - |
| noints | 6 | - | - |
| noised | 7 | - | - |
| noises | 6 | - | - |
| nomade | 9 | - | - |
| nomads | 9 | - | - |
| nomady | 12 | - | - |
| nomens | 8 | - | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| nothing | 11 | a quantity of no importance | it looked like nothing I had ever seen before |
| noticed | 10 | being perceived or observed | an easily noticed effect on the rate of growth |
| nowhere | 13 | an insignificant place | he came out of nowhere |
| nonstop | 9 | at all times | - |
| novelty | 13 | originality by virtue of being new and surprising | - |
| notions | 7 | - | - |
| nodding | 10 | having branches or flower heads that bend downward | nodding daffodils |
| notable | 9 | widely known and esteemed | a notable historian |
| nourish | 10 | give nourishment to | - |
| nostril | 7 | either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose | - |
| nomadic | 12 | migratory | the nomadic habits of the Bedouins |
| nominee | 9 | a politician who is running for public office | - |
| nominal | 9 | existing in name only | the nominal (or titular) head of his party |
| notably | 12 | to a remarkable degree or extent | - |
| notepad | 10 | a pad of paper for keeping notes | - |
| noxious | 14 | injurious to physical or mental health | noxious chemical wastes |
| noisily | 10 | with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound | he blew his nose noisily |
| norland | 8 | - | - |
| noisier | 7 | - | - |
| nostrum | 9 | hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists | - |
| noonday | 11 | the middle of the day | - |
| notched | 13 | having an irregularly notched or toothed margin as though gnawed | - |
| noisome | 9 | causing or able to cause nausea | - |
| nosebag | 10 | a canvas bag that is used to feed an animal (such as a horse); covers the muzzle and fastens at the top of the head | - |
| nonskid | 12 | designed to reduce or prevent skidding | nonskid tires |
| nosegay | 11 | an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present | - |
| novella | 10 | a short novel | - |
| nobbier | 11 | - | - |
| nobbily | 14 | - | - |
| nobbled | 12 | - | - |
| nobbler | 11 | - | - |
| nobbles | 11 | - | - |
| noblest | 9 | - | - |
| nocakes | 13 | - | - |
| nocebos | 11 | - | - |
| nocents | 9 | - | - |
| nochels | 12 | - | - |
| nockets | 13 | - | - |
| nocking | 14 | - | - |
| noctuas | 9 | - | - |
| noctuid | 10 | usually dull-colored medium-sized nocturnal moth; the usually smooth-bodied larvae are destructive agricultural pests | - |
| noctule | 9 | - | - |
| nocturn | 9 | - | - |
| nocuous | 9 | - | - |
| nodally | 11 | - | - |
| nodated | 9 | - | - |
| nodders | 9 | - | - |
| noddier | 9 | - | - |
| noddies | 9 | - | - |
| noddled | 10 | - | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| nonsense | 8 | ornamental objects of no great value | - |
| normally | 13 | under normal conditions | - |
| nowadays | 15 | the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech | - |
| november | 15 | the month following October and preceding December | - |
| northern | 11 | situated in or oriented toward the north | the northern suburbs |
| notebook | 14 | a small compact portable computer | - |
| noticing | 11 | - | - |
| notified | 12 | - | - |
| nobility | 13 | the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct | - |
| novelist | 11 | one who writes novels | - |
| nobleman | 12 | a titled peer of the realm | - |
| nothings | 12 | inconsequential conversation | they traded a few nothings as they parted |
| nominate | 10 | put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position | The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission |
| nouvelle | 11 | - | - |
| nocturne | 10 | a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano) | - |
| normalcy | 15 | being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning | - |
| notation | 8 | a technical system of symbols used to represent special things | - |
| nonhuman | 13 | not human; not belonging to or produced by or appropriate to human beings | nonhuman primates such as chimpanzees |
| noontime | 10 | - | - |
| nosedive | 12 | a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft | - |
| noblesse | 10 | the state of being of noble birth | - |
| noisiest | 8 | - | - |
| nonunion | 8 | not belonging to or not allowing affiliation with a trade union | nonunion carpenters |
| notional | 8 | indulging in or influenced by fancy | all the notional vagaries of childhood |
| nowheres | 14 | - | - |
| nonfatal | 11 | not bringing death | nonfatal heart attack |
| noseless | 8 | having no nose | - |
| notarial | 8 | - | - |
| nobbiest | 12 | - | - |
| nobblers | 12 | - | - |
| nobbling | 13 | - | - |
| nobelium | 12 | a radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding curium with carbon ions; 7 isotopes are known | - |
| noblemen | 12 | - | - |
| nobodies | 11 | - | - |
| nocently | 13 | - | - |
| nocheled | 14 | - | - |
| noctilio | 10 | - | - |
| noctuary | 13 | - | - |
| noctuids | 11 | - | - |
| noctules | 10 | - | - |
| noctuoid | 11 | - | - |
| nocturia | 10 | excessive urination at night; especially common in older men | - |
| nocturns | 10 | - | - |
| nodalise | 9 | - | - |
| nodality | 12 | - | - |
| nodalize | 18 | - | - |
| nodation | 9 | - | - |
| noddiest | 10 | - | - |
| noddings | 11 | - | - |
| noddling | 11 | - | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| notorious | 9 | known widely and usually unfavorably | a notorious gangster |
| northeast | 12 | the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees | - |
| northwest | 15 | coming from the northwest | northwesterly winds |
| nominated | 12 | appointed by nomination | - |
| nostalgia | 10 | longing for something past | - |
| nostalgic | 12 | unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons | - |
| nocturnal | 11 | belonging to or active during the night | nocturnal animals are active at night |
| nosebleed | 12 | bleeding from the nose | - |
| normality | 14 | (of a solution) concentration expressed in gram equivalents of solute per liter | - |
| nourished | 13 | being provided with adequate nourishment | - |
| notoriety | 12 | the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality | - |
| northward | 16 | moving toward the north | the northward flow of traffic |
| nonprofit | 14 | an organization chartered for other than profit-making activities | - |
| notifying | 16 | - | - |
| notarized | 19 | - | - |
| nonentity | 12 | the state of not existing | - |
| nonlinear | 9 | designating or involving an equation whose terms are not of the first degree | - |
| novitiate | 12 | someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows | - |
| nobleness | 11 | the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct | - |
| nonsmoker | 15 | a passenger car for passengers who want to avoid tobacco smoke | - |
| nonverbal | 14 | being other than verbal communication | art like gesture is a form of nonverbal expression |
| novocaine | 14 | procaine administered as a hydrochloride (trade name Novocain) | - |
| normalize | 20 | become normal or return to its normal state | Let us hope that relations with this country will normalize soon |
| northerly | 15 | situated in or oriented toward the north | going in a northerly direction |
| notepaper | 13 | writing paper intended for writing short notes or letters | - |
| noiseless | 9 | making no sound | th' inaudible and noiseless foot of time |
| nonlethal | 12 | not capable of causing death | - |
| nominally | 14 | in name only | nominally he is the boss |
| nonsexual | 16 | not having or involving sex | - |
| normative | 14 | pertaining to giving directives or rules | - |
| novelette | 12 | a short novel | - |
| nobbiness | 13 | - | - |
| nobeliums | 13 | - | - |
| nobilesse | 11 | - | - |
| nobiliary | 14 | - | - |
| noblesses | 11 | - | - |
| nocheling | 15 | - | - |
| nochelled | 15 | - | - |
| noctilios | 11 | - | - |
| noctiluca | 13 | large bioluminescent marine protozoan | - |
| noctuoids | 12 | - | - |
| nocturias | 11 | - | - |
| nocturnes | 11 | - | - |
| nocuously | 14 | - | - |
| nodalised | 11 | - | - |
| nodalises | 10 | - | - |
| nodalized | 20 | - | - |
| nodalizes | 19 | - | - |
| nodations | 10 | - | - |
| noddingly | 15 | - | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| nomination | 12 | an address (usually at a political convention) proposing the name of a candidate to run for election | the nomination was brief and to the point |
| noticeable | 14 | capable of being detected | after a noticeable pause the lecturer continued |
| northbound | 16 | moving toward the north | the northbound lane |
| nourishing | 14 | of or providing nourishment | good nourishing stew |
| nonviolent | 13 | achieved without bloodshed | - |
| nonchalant | 15 | marked by blithe unconcern | drove his car with nonchalant abandon |
| nonfiction | 15 | prose writing that is not fictional | - |
| northwards | 17 | in a northern direction | - |
| noticeably | 17 | in a noticeable manner | he changed noticeably over the years |
| nonsmoking | 17 | - | - |
| northerner | 13 | an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War) | - |
| noteworthy | 19 | worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual | a noteworthy fact is that her students rarely complain |
| nominating | 13 | - | - |
| noisemaker | 16 | a device (such as a clapper or bell or horn) used to make a loud noise at a celebration | - |
| nonplussed | 13 | filled with bewilderment | - |
| normalized | 22 | - | - |
| nonpayment | 17 | the deliberate act of failing to pay money | he was indicted for nonpayment |
| noblewoman | 17 | a woman of the peerage in Britain | - |
| noblewomen | 17 | - | - |
| nonserious | 10 | - | - |
| nobilesses | 12 | - | - |
| nobilitate | 12 | - | - |
| nobilities | 12 | - | - |
| nochelling | 16 | - | - |
| nociceptor | 16 | - | - |
| noctilucae | 14 | - | - |
| noctilucas | 14 | - | - |
| noctuaries | 12 | - | - |
| nocturnals | 12 | - | - |
| nodalising | 12 | - | - |
| nodalities | 11 | - | - |
| nodalizing | 21 | - | - |
| nodosities | 11 | - | - |
| nodulation | 11 | - | - |
| noematical | 14 | - | - |
| nogoodniks | 16 | - | - |
| nomadising | 14 | - | - |
| nomadizing | 23 | - | - |
| nomarchies | 17 | - | - |
| nominalise | 12 | - | - |
| nominalism | 14 | (philosophy) the doctrine that the various objects labeled by the same term have nothing in common but their name | - |
| nominalist | 12 | a philosopher who has adopted the doctrine of nominalism | - |
| nominalize | 21 | - | - |
| nominately | 15 | - | - |
| nominative | 15 | the category of nouns serving as the grammatical subject of a verb | - |
| nominators | 12 | - | - |
| nomogenies | 13 | - | - |
| nomographs | 18 | - | - |
| nomography | 21 | - | - |
| nomologies | 13 | - | - |
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Imagine taking a linguistic journey where two letters hold the power to shape meaning, evoke emotion, and create rhythm. The letters "NO" are just such a pair, forming the beginning of words that span the spectrum from everyday to extraordinary. With these letters, language takes on a unique twist, offering both challenge and charm in pronunciation. From words that express negation to those that nod to nostalgia or novelty, these combinations intrigue and amuse. Let's dive into this delightful domain of words starting with NO and uncover the sparkle they add to our vocabulary!
About words starting with NO
In the vast tapestry of the English language, words beginning with NO play a pivotal role. This magical duo of letters often signals negation, as seen in words like no, nobody, and nowhere. These words are essential for constructing sentences that communicate absence or denial. However, NO also introduces words that brim with positivity and creativity, such as novel, which implies something new and exciting. The versatility of NO lies in its ability to transform tone and meaning with just one sound, highlighting its significance in word formation.
The phonetic journey of NO is equally fascinating. The nasal quality of the 'N' coupled with the open-mouthed 'O' creates a sound that's both assertive and melodic. This makes words starting with NO stand out, whether they're uttered in a casual conversation or pronounced with dramatic flair. Take, for instance, noble—a word that rolls off the tongue with a sense of grandeur and dignity. It's this combination of sound and meaning that makes NO-starting words not just useful, but fun to explore.
Popular word examples
Words starting with NO are as varied as they are intriguing. Here's a look at ten popular examples that illustrate their diversity and appeal.
Novel
- Definition: A long narrative work of fiction.
- Example in a Sentence: She spent the weekend engrossed in a captivating novel.
- Fun Fact: The word "novel" comes from the Italian "novella," meaning “new story.”
Notion
- Definition: A conception or belief about something.
- Example in a Sentence: He had a vague notion of what the project would entail.
- Fun Fact: "Notion" shares roots with "notorious," showing how ideas can spread.
Noble
- Definition: Possessing outstanding qualities; high moral principles.
- Example in a Sentence: His noble actions earned him great respect.
- Fun Fact: Historically, "noble" was used to describe someone of aristocratic lineage.
Notice
- Definition: Attention or observation.
- Example in a Sentence: She didn't notice the change in weather until it started raining.
- Fun Fact: Derived from Latin "notitia," meaning knowledge.
Noodle
- Definition: A strip or ring of dough, usually cooked in boiling water.
- Example in a Sentence: She twirled the noodle around her fork before taking a bite.
- Fun Fact: The word "noodle" was first recorded in English in the 18th century, borrowed from German.
Nostalgia
- Definition: A sentimental longing for the past.
- Example in a Sentence: Listening to old songs filled her with nostalgia.
- Fun Fact: "Nostalgia" was coined in the 17th century by Swiss medical student Johannes Hofer as a term for homesickness.
Notable
- Definition: Worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.
- Example in a Sentence: His contributions to science were truly notable.
- Fun Fact: "Notable" is often used in contexts of achievement and distinction.
Nomad
- Definition: A member of a people who move from place to place.
- Example in a Sentence: The nomad found home wherever the winds took him.
- Fun Fact: "Nomad" is derived from the Greek "nomas," meaning pastoral or roaming.
Noisy
- Definition: Making or given to making a lot of noise.
- Example in a Sentence: The party next door was incredibly noisy.
- Fun Fact: "Noisy" has been used in English since the late 13th century to describe both sounds and people.
Nordic
- Definition: Relating to Scandinavia, Finland, or Iceland.
- Example in a Sentence: The Nordic countries are known for their stunning landscapes.
- Fun Fact: Nordic skiing, popular in these regions, originated as a mode of transportation.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words starting with NO can be game-changers. Here are some high-scoring options to keep in mind:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Nozzle | 24 | A spout or pipe through which liquid is released |
| Novice | 11 | A person new to or inexperienced in a field |
| Noxious | 17 | Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant |
| Notably | 12 | In a way that is striking or remarkable |
| Nought | 9 | Zero; nothing |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle players know the importance of strategic guesses. Here are some five-letter words starting with NO that could give you an edge:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Novel | A new or unusual way of doing something |
| Notch | An indentation or incision on an edge |
| Noise | A sound, especially one that is loud |
| Nodal | Relating to a node or nodes |
| Noble | Having fine personal qualities or ideals |
Unusual and rare word examples
Dive into the world of rare and unusual words starting with NO that add flair to any lexicon.
Nocuous
- Definition: Harmful or likely to cause damage.
- Interesting Fact: Nocuous derives from the Latin "nocuus," meaning harmful, related to "noxious."
- Example in a Sentence: The chemical was deemed nocuous and thus banned from use.
Nocturne
- Definition: A musical composition that is inspired by, or evocative of, the night.
- Interesting Fact: The term "nocturne" became popular in the 19th century with composers like Chopin.
- Example in a Sentence: The pianist played a beautiful nocturne that captivated the audience.
Nomenclature
- Definition: A system of names used in an art or science.
- Interesting Fact: "Nomenclature" stems from Latin "nomenclatura," referring to the calling of names.
- Example in a Sentence: The scientist was well-versed in botanical nomenclature.
Nonpareil
- Definition: Having no equal; unparalleled.
- Interesting Fact: This word comes from Old French, literally meaning "not equal."
- Example in a Sentence: Her performance was nonpareil, earning her a standing ovation.
Nosocomial
- Definition: Pertaining to or originating in a hospital.
- Interesting Fact: "Nosocomial" infections are those acquired in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
- Example in a Sentence: Efforts were made to reduce the nosocomial infection rates in the hospital.
Nosedive
- Definition: A sudden steep fall or drop.
- Interesting Fact: Originally an aviation term, it now describes rapid declines in various contexts.
- Example in a Sentence: The stock market took a nosedive after the announcement.
Nostrum
- Definition: A medicine, especially one that is not considered effective.
- Interesting Fact: The term "nostrum" is derived from the Latin nostrum remedium, meaning “our remedy.”
- Example in a Sentence: The salesman touted his potion as a miracle nostrum.
Final words
So there you have it—a delightful exploration of words starting with NO. From the familiar to the peculiar, these words enrich our language and tickle our tongues with their unique sounds and meanings. Whether you're a wordsmith, a game enthusiast, or simply curious, there's always more to discover in the world of words. Embrace the NOs and let them lead you to new linguistic adventures!
