Words Starting With O
Welcome to a world where words overflow with originality and optimism! Dive into our delightful collection of terms that kick off with the outstanding letter "O." From the ordinary to the obscure, you’re about to embark on an odyssey of linguistic treasures. Let's get started and uncover some outstanding words!
2 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| of | 5 | In a general sense, from, or out from; proceeding from; belonging to; relating to; concerning; -- used in a variety of applications. | - |
| on | 2 | with a forward motion | we drove along admiring the view |
| oh | 5 | a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region | - |
| or | 2 | a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific | - |
| ok | 6 | an endorsement | - |
| ow | 5 | - | - |
| ox | 9 | any of various wild bovines especially of the genera Bos or closely related Bibos | - |
| op | 4 | - | - |
| oy | 5 | - | - |
| od | 3 | a doctor's degree in optometry | - |
| os | 2 | the left eye | - |
| oe | 2 | - | - |
| ob | 4 | the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother | - |
| oi | 2 | - | - |
| om | 4 | - | - |
| oo | 2 | - | - |
| ou | 2 | - | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| one | 3 | (informal) very; used informally as an intensifier | that is one fine dog |
| out | 3 | from one's possession | he gave out money to the poor |
| our | 3 | Of or pertaining to us; belonging to us. | our country |
| off | 9 | kill intentionally and with premeditation | - |
| old | 4 | skilled through long experience | an old offender |
| own | 6 | have ownership or possession of | He owns three houses in Florida |
| ooh | 6 | express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah' | They oohed and aahed when they unwrapped the presents |
| owe | 6 | be in debt | She owes me $200 |
| oil | 3 | oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist | - |
| odd | 5 | beyond or deviating from the usual or expected | had an odd name |
| org | 4 | - | - |
| owl | 6 | nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes | - |
| oak | 7 | a deciduous tree of the genus Quercus; has acorns and lobed leaves | great oaks grow from little acorns |
| ops | 5 | (Roman mythology) goddess of abundance and fertility; wife of Saturn; counterpart of Greek Rhea and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor | - |
| oof | 6 | - | - |
| orb | 5 | the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye | - |
| oke | 7 | - | - |
| oaf | 6 | an awkward stupid person | - |
| ono | 3 | United States musician (born in Japan) who married John Lennon and collaborated with him on recordings (born in 1933) | - |
| oar | 3 | an implement used to propel or steer a boat | - |
| oka | 7 | South American wood sorrel cultivated for its edible tubers | - |
| ohm | 8 | German physicist who formulated Ohm's law (1787-1854) | - |
| ore | 3 | a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined | - |
| oft | 6 | many times at short intervals | we often met over a cup of coffee |
| ode | 4 | a lyric poem with complex stanza forms | - |
| opt | 5 | select as an alternative over another | She opted for the job on the East coast |
| orc | 5 | - | - |
| obi | 5 | (West Indies) followers of a religious system involving witchcraft and sorcery | - |
| ora | 3 | - | - |
| och | 8 | - | - |
| oho | 6 | - | - |
| owt | 6 | - | - |
| oat | 3 | annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: `oats') | - |
| opa | 5 | - | - |
| ord | 4 | - | - |
| oba | 5 | - | - |
| ois | 3 | agency that oversees the intelligence relationships of the Treasury's offices and bureaus and provides a link between the Intelligence Community and officials responsible for international economic policy | - |
| obs | 5 | - | - |
| ope | 5 | - | - |
| oud | 4 | - | - |
| ova | 6 | - | - |
| oca | 5 | South American wood sorrel cultivated for its edible tubers | - |
| oms | 5 | - | - |
| ort | 3 | - | - |
| oik | 7 | - | - |
| olm | 5 | European aquatic salamander with permanent external gills that lives in caves | - |
| oxo | 10 | - | - |
| oxy | 13 | - | - |
| oye | 6 | - | - |
| oys | 6 | - | - |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| okay | 11 | in a satisfactory or adequate manner | she'll do okay on her own |
| only | 7 | without any others being included or involved | a privilege granted only to him |
| over | 7 | having come or been brought to a conclusion | the affair is over, ended, finished |
| once | 6 | on one occasion | once I ran into her |
| open | 6 | (of textures) full of small openings or gaps | an open texture |
| ours | 4 | - | - |
| onto | 4 | On the top of; upon. | - |
| ouch | 9 | - | - |
| obey | 9 | be obedient to | - |
| oops | 6 | - | - |
| odds | 6 | the ratio by which one better's wager is greater than that of another | he offered odds of two to one |
| oath | 7 | profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger | - |
| oven | 7 | kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting | - |
| otto | 4 | - | - |
| oral | 4 | using speech rather than writing | an oral tradition |
| ogre | 5 | a cruel wicked and inhuman person | - |
| omen | 6 | a sign of something about to happen | he looked for an omen before going into battle |
| orgy | 8 | any act of immoderate indulgence | an orgy of shopping |
| odor | 5 | any property detected by the olfactory system | - |
| oily | 7 | unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech | an oily sycophantic press agent |
| omer | 6 | - | - |
| oxen | 11 | domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age | a team of oxen |
| oval | 7 | rounded like an egg | - |
| oaks | 8 | - | - |
| oink | 8 | the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs | - |
| oars | 4 | - | - |
| opus | 6 | a musical work that has been created | - |
| opal | 6 | a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones | - |
| ogle | 5 | look at with amorous intentions | - |
| oboe | 6 | a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece | - |
| ooze | 13 | the process of seeping | - |
| offa | 10 | - | - |
| omit | 6 | leave undone or leave out | - |
| okra | 8 | long mucilaginous green pods; may be simmered or sauteed but used especially in soups and stews | - |
| oyez | 16 | - | - |
| orca | 6 | predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas | - |
| ovum | 9 | the female reproductive cell; the female gamete | - |
| onyx | 14 | a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos | - |
| ouzo | 13 | a Greek liquor flavored with anise | - |
| onus | 4 | an onerous or difficult concern | - |
| oust | 4 | remove from a position or office | The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds |
| obit | 6 | a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography | - |
| ofay | 10 | - | - |
| olla | 4 | leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm used in India for writing paper | - |
| olio | 4 | - | - |
| orts | 4 | - | - |
| oche | 9 | - | - |
| oozy | 16 | leaking out slowly | - |
| ordo | 5 | - | - |
| oryx | 14 | large African antelope with long straight nearly upright horns | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| other | 8 | belonging to the distant past | in other times |
| order | 6 | (usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy | - |
| often | 8 | frequently or in great quantities | - |
| offer | 11 | propose a payment | The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting |
| older | 6 | skilled through long experience | the older soldiers |
| ocean | 7 | anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume | - |
| owner | 8 | a person who owns something | they are searching for the owner of the car |
| ought | 9 | - | - |
| oscar | 7 | an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance | - |
| opera | 7 | a building where musical dramas are performed | - |
| owned | 9 | having an owner; often used in combination | state-owned railways |
| outer | 5 | being on or toward the outside of the body | the outer ear |
| organ | 6 | wind instrument whose sound is produced by means of pipes arranged in sets supplied with air from a bellows and controlled from a large complex musical keyboard | - |
| occur | 9 | come to pass | Nothing occurred that seemed important |
| olive | 8 | evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere; has edible shiny black fruits | - |
| orbit | 7 | the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another | he plotted the orbit of the moon |
| onion | 5 | bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb | - |
| opium | 9 | an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy | - |
| ounce | 7 | a unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound or 16 drams or 28.349 grams | - |
| omega | 8 | the ending of a series or sequence | - |
| oasis | 5 | a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary | - |
| ollie | 5 | - | - |
| ozone | 14 | a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water; a strong oxidizing agent; can be produced by electric discharge in oxygen or by the action of ultraviolet radiation on oxygen in the stratosphere (where it acts as a screen for ultraviolet radiation) | - |
| oddly | 10 | in a manner differing from the usual or expected | - |
| otter | 5 | freshwater carnivorous mammal having webbed and clawed feet and dark brown fur | - |
| oxide | 13 | any compound of oxygen with another element or a radical | - |
| obese | 7 | excessively fat | - |
| owing | 9 | owed as a debt | - |
| odour | 6 | any property detected by the olfactory system | - |
| ouija | 12 | a board with the alphabet on it; used with a planchette to spell out supernatural messages | - |
| optic | 9 | relating to or using sight | an optical illusion |
| onset | 5 | (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) | - |
| oiled | 6 | treated with oil | oiled country roads |
| oldie | 6 | a song that was formerly popular | - |
| oaths | 8 | - | - |
| outdo | 6 | be or do something to a greater degree | She outdoes all other athletes |
| olden | 6 | relating to time long past | olden days |
| ozzie | 23 | - | - |
| orang | 6 | large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits | - |
| oomph | 12 | attractiveness to the opposite sex | - |
| overt | 8 | open and observable; not secret or hidden | an overt lie |
| oakum | 11 | loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships | - |
| ortho | 8 | - | - |
| ottar | 5 | essential oil or perfume obtained from flowers | - |
| offal | 11 | viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans | - |
| ovary | 11 | the organ that bears the ovules of a flower | - |
| ochre | 10 | a moderate yellow-orange to orange color | - |
| obeah | 10 | (West Indies) followers of a religious system involving witchcraft and sorcery | - |
| occam | 11 | English scholastic philosopher and assumed author of Occam's Razor (1285-1349) | - |
| oiler | 5 | a well that yields or has yielded oil | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| office | 14 | a job in an organization | - |
| opened | 9 | not sealed or having been unsealed | the opened package lay on the table |
| orange | 7 | of the color between red and yellow; similar to the color of a ripe orange | - |
| object | 17 | the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) | the sole object of her trip was to see her children |
| option | 8 | the act of choosing or selecting | - |
| outfit | 9 | gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose | - |
| oxygen | 17 | a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust | - |
| online | 6 | on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system | - |
| oliver | 9 | United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938) | - |
| oldest | 7 | - | - |
| orphan | 11 | a child who has lost both parents | - |
| organs | 7 | edible viscera of a butchered animal | - |
| origin | 7 | the descendants of one individual | - |
| orgasm | 9 | the moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse | - |
| obtain | 8 | be valid, applicable, or true | - |
| offend | 13 | hurt the feelings of | - |
| onions | 6 | - | - |
| oxford | 17 | a university in England | - |
| openly | 11 | in an open way | he openly flaunted his affection for his sister |
| occupy | 15 | consume all of one's attention or time | - |
| oppose | 10 | contrast with equal weight or force | - |
| olives | 9 | - | - |
| overdo | 10 | do something to an excessive degree | - |
| oyster | 9 | edible body of any of numerous oysters | - |
| oracle | 8 | an authoritative person who divines the future | - |
| omelet | 8 | beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly | - |
| ordeal | 7 | a primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control; escape was usually taken as a sign of innocence | - |
| opener | 8 | a person who unfastens or unwraps or opens | - |
| orchid | 12 | any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors | - |
| outlaw | 9 | contrary to or forbidden by law | an outlaw strike |
| outlet | 6 | activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion | she had no other outlet for her feelings |
| output | 8 | signal that comes out of an electronic system | - |
| oblige | 9 | force somebody to do something | - |
| onward | 10 | forward in time or order or degree | from the sixth century onward |
| outrun | 6 | run faster than | - |
| occult | 10 | supernatural forces and events and beings collectively | - |
| overly | 12 | to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits | - |
| outing | 7 | a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering | - |
| orient | 6 | be oriented | - |
| octave | 11 | a musical interval of eight tones | - |
| offset | 12 | the time at which something is supposed to begin | - |
| outset | 6 | the time at which something is supposed to begin | - |
| optics | 10 | optical properties | the optics of a telescope |
| oozing | 16 | the process of seeping | - |
| outage | 7 | a temporary suspension of operation (as of computers) | there will be a network outage from 8 to 10 a.m. |
| obsess | 8 | haunt like a ghost; pursue | - |
| odious | 7 | unequivocally detestable | consequences odious to those you govern |
| outwit | 9 | beat through cleverness and wit | - |
| opaque | 17 | hard or impossible to understand | - |
| obtuse | 8 | lacking in insight or discernment | too obtuse to grasp the implications of his behavior |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| outside | 8 | outside a building | in summer we play outside |
| officer | 15 | any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command | an officer is responsible for the lives of his men |
| opinion | 9 | the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself) | - |
| opening | 10 | an open or empty space in or between things | there was a small opening between the trees |
| ordered | 9 | disposed or placed in a particular kind of order | - |
| obvious | 12 | easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind | obvious errors |
| offense | 13 | a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right | - |
| operate | 9 | handle and cause to function | do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol |
| observe | 12 | conform one's action or practice to | - |
| opposed | 12 | being in opposition or having an opponent | two bitterly opposed schools of thought |
| organic | 10 | a fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter | - |
| obliged | 11 | under a moral obligation to do something | - |
| oneself | 10 | A reflexive form of the indefinite pronoun one. Commonly writen as two words, one's self. | - |
| orleans | 7 | a long siege of Orleans by the English was relieved by Joan of Arc in 1429 | - |
| offence | 15 | a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right | - |
| octopus | 11 | bottom-living cephalopod having a soft oval body with eight long tentacles | - |
| outcome | 11 | a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | - |
| overall | 10 | a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work | - |
| obscene | 11 | suggestive of or tending to moral looseness | obscene telephone calls |
| orderly | 11 | a male hospital attendant who has general duties that do not involve the medical treatment of patients | - |
| overdue | 11 | past due; not paid at the scheduled time | an overdue installment |
| onstage | 8 | situated or taking place on the area of a stage visible to the audience | - |
| obscure | 11 | not drawing attention | an obscure flaw |
| ominous | 9 | presaging ill fortune | a dead and ominous silence prevailed |
| onwards | 11 | in a forward direction | - |
| outline | 7 | a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory | - |
| outrage | 8 | the act of scandalizing | - |
| ongoing | 9 | currently happening | an ongoing economic crisis |
| outdoor | 8 | located, suited for, or taking place in the open air | outdoor clothes |
| orchard | 13 | garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth | - |
| oatmeal | 9 | porridge made of rolled oats | - |
| outlook | 11 | a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations | - |
| outcast | 9 | excluded from a society | - |
| optical | 11 | relating to or using sight | an optical illusion |
| oversee | 10 | watch and direct | Who is overseeing this project? |
| overrun | 10 | flow or run over (a limit or brim) | - |
| outward | 11 | that is going out or leaving | an outward journey |
| odyssey | 14 | a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy | - |
| ostrich | 12 | fast-running African flightless bird with two-toed feet; largest living bird | - |
| outpost | 9 | a station in a remote or sparsely populated location | - |
| outlive | 10 | live longer than | She outlived her husband by many years |
| overdid | 12 | - | - |
| obesity | 12 | more than average fatness | - |
| overlap | 12 | a flap that lies over another part | - |
| orbital | 9 | of or relating to an orbit | orbital revolution |
| outback | 15 | inaccessible and sparsely populated | - |
| ovation | 10 | enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause) | - |
| origami | 10 | the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes representing objects (e.g., flowers or birds) | - |
| oddball | 11 | a person with an unusual or odd personality | - |
| offside | 14 | illegally beyond a prescribed line or area or ahead of the ball or puck | the touchdown was nullified because the left tackle was offside |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| original | 9 | something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies | this painting is a copy of the original |
| official | 16 | conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline | - |
| ordinary | 12 | lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered | the ordinary (or common) man in the street |
| opposite | 12 | directly facing each other | they sat opposite at the table |
| offering | 15 | the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity | - |
| occasion | 12 | an event that occurs at a critical time | it was needed only on special occasions |
| obsessed | 11 | influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion | - |
| occurred | 13 | - | - |
| overcome | 15 | get on top of; deal with successfully | - |
| offended | 16 | emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed | she looked offended |
| occupied | 15 | resided in; having tenants | not all the occupied (or tenanted) apartments were well kept up |
| opponent | 12 | characterized by active hostility | opponent (or opposing) armies |
| organize | 18 | plan and direct (a complex undertaking) | - |
| operator | 10 | a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties | - |
| overtime | 13 | playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie | - |
| overseas | 11 | in a place across an ocean | - |
| ordering | 10 | the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement | there were mistakes in the ordering of items on the list |
| olympics | 17 | the modern revival of the ancient games held once every 4 years in a selected country | - |
| observed | 14 | discovered or determined by scientific observation | no explanation for the observed phenomena |
| organism | 11 | a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently | - |
| overdose | 12 | dose too heavily | The rock star overdosed and was found dead in his hotel room |
| overhead | 15 | (computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command | - |
| outsider | 9 | someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group | - |
| obstacle | 12 | something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted | lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement |
| obedient | 11 | dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority | an obedient soldier |
| offender | 15 | a person who transgresses moral or civil law | - |
| opposing | 13 | characterized by active hostility | opponent (or opposing) armies |
| outdoors | 9 | outside a building | - |
| observer | 13 | an expert who observes and comments on something | - |
| orthodox | 19 | of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism | - |
| override | 12 | the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something | - |
| offshore | 17 | (of winds) coming from the land | offshore winds |
| omelette | 10 | beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly | - |
| organise | 9 | plan and direct (a complex undertaking) | - |
| overlook | 15 | look down on | - |
| oblivion | 13 | the state of being disregarded or forgotten | - |
| oriental | 8 | denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East | oriental civilization |
| outbreak | 14 | a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition) | the outbreak of hostilities |
| ointment | 10 | toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin | - |
| outdated | 10 | old; no longer valid or fashionable | outdated equipment |
| overtake | 15 | overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli | - |
| optimism | 14 | a general disposition to expect the best in all things | - |
| outgoing | 10 | at ease in talking to others | - |
| oriented | 9 | adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination | the house had its large windows oriented toward the ocean view |
| obsolete | 10 | no longer in use | obsolete words |
| outraged | 10 | angered at something unjust or wrong | a look of outraged disbelief |
| ornament | 10 | something used to beautify | - |
| outright | 12 | without any delay | he was killed outright |
| optimist | 12 | a person disposed to take a favorable view of things | - |
| ordained | 10 | fixed or established especially by order or command | - |
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9 letter words
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| otherwise | 15 | in another and different manner | she thought otherwise |
| ourselves | 12 | An emphasized form of the pronoun of the first person plural; used as a subject, usually with we; also, alone in the predicate, in the nominative or the objective case. | - |
| obviously | 17 | unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | the answer is obviously wrong |
| operation | 11 | activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign) | it was a joint operation of the navy and air force |
| organized | 20 | being a member of or formed into a labor union | organized labor |
| objection | 20 | the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest | - |
| overnight | 16 | lasting, open, or operating through the whole night | an overnight trip |
| orphanage | 15 | a public institution for the care of orphans | - |
| operating | 12 | being in effect or operation | the company had several operating divisions |
| objective | 23 | serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes | objective case |
| orchestra | 14 | a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players | - |
| obsession | 11 | an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will | - |
| offensive | 18 | causing or able to cause nausea | - |
| overboard | 15 | - | - |
| occasions | 13 | something you have to do | he minded his own specialized occasions |
| organised | 11 | being a member of or formed into a labor union | - |
| observing | 15 | quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception | - |
| overheard | 16 | - | - |
| offspring | 18 | any immature animal | - |
| operative | 14 | a person secretly employed in espionage for a government | - |
| ownership | 17 | the act of having and controlling property | - |
| obsessive | 14 | characterized by or constituting an obsession | obsessive gambling |
| overrated | 13 | - | - |
| oppressed | 14 | burdened psychologically or mentally | oppressed by a sense of failure |
| obedience | 14 | the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person | - |
| outskirts | 13 | outlying areas (as of a city or town) | they lived on the outskirts of Houston |
| obnoxious | 18 | causing disapproval or protest | - |
| overslept | 14 | - | - |
| overthrow | 18 | the act of disturbing the mind or body | she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living |
| obligated | 13 | caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course | felt obligated to repay the kindness |
| oblivious | 14 | failing to keep in mind | oblivious old age |
| outlander | 10 | a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country | - |
| occurring | 14 | - | - |
| offending | 17 | offending against or breaking a law or rule | contracts offending against the statute were canceled |
| overdoing | 14 | - | - |
| oversight | 16 | a mistake resulting from inattention | - |
| overruled | 13 | - | - |
| observant | 14 | quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception | - |
| obstinate | 11 | stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing | - |
| overjoyed | 23 | extremely joyful | - |
| overdosed | 14 | - | - |
| overpower | 17 | overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli | - |
| organizer | 19 | a lightweight consumer electronic device that looks like a hand-held computer but instead performs specific tasks; can serve as a diary or a personal database or a telephone or an alarm clock etc. | - |
| overreact | 14 | show an exaggerated response to something | Don't overreact to the bad news--take it easy |
| oversized | 22 | larger than normal for its kind | - |
| obscenity | 16 | the trait of behaving in an obscene manner | - |
| obscurity | 16 | the state of being indistinct or indefinite for lack of adequate illumination | - |
| overwhelm | 20 | charge someone with too many tasks | - |
| outnumber | 13 | be larger in number | - |
| opportune | 13 | suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose | an opportune place to make camp |
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10 letter words
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| officially | 21 | with official authorization | - |
| operations | 12 | financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records | - |
| originally | 14 | before now | - |
| occupation | 16 | the act of occupying or taking possession of a building | occupation of a building without a certificate of occupancy is illegal |
| outrageous | 11 | greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation | spends an outrageous amount on entertainment |
| obligation | 13 | a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor | - |
| opposition | 14 | the act of hostile groups opposing each other | the invaders encountered stiff opposition |
| optimistic | 16 | expecting the best | - |
| organizing | 21 | - | - |
| occasional | 14 | occurring on a temporary or irregular basis | an occasional worker |
| oppression | 14 | a feeling of being oppressed | - |
| overweight | 20 | usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it | - |
| overlooked | 18 | not taken into account | - |
| originated | 12 | - | - |
| occurrence | 16 | an event that happens | - |
| overturned | 14 | having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom | an overturned car |
| orchestral | 15 | relating to or composed for an orchestra | orchestral score |
| ordinarily | 14 | under normal conditions | - |
| overloaded | 15 | loaded past capacity | - |
| oppressive | 17 | marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior | the oppressive government |
| obligatory | 16 | morally or legally constraining or binding | attendance is obligatory |
| overcoming | 18 | - | - |
| obituaries | 12 | - | - |
| organising | 12 | - | - |
| overheated | 17 | heated beyond a safe or desirable point | the child became overheated |
| obliterate | 12 | make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | - |
| ordination | 11 | the act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders | the rabbi's family was present for his ordination |
| overpriced | 18 | too costly for the value | overpriced items at resort shops |
| overseeing | 14 | - | - |
| obstructed | 15 | shut off to passage or view or hindered from action | a partially obstructed passageway |
| omnipotent | 14 | having unlimited power | - |
| overriding | 15 | having superior power and influence | - |
| oncologist | 13 | a specialist in oncology | - |
| ornamental | 12 | serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose | - |
| overtaking | 18 | going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it | - |
| outlandish | 14 | conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual | the outlandish clothes of teenagers |
| omniscient | 14 | infinitely wise | - |
| orthopedic | 18 | of or relating to orthopedics | orthopedic shoes |
| ostensibly | 15 | from appearances alone | had been ostensibly frank as to his purpose while really concealing it |
| outpatient | 12 | a patient who does not reside in the hospital where he is being treated | - |
| overcharge | 19 | place too much a load on | - |
| overacting | 16 | poor acting by a ham actor | - |
| oftentimes | 15 | many times at short intervals | - |
| overactive | 18 | more active than normal | - |
| overstated | 14 | represented as greater than is true or reasonable | - |
| overstayed | 17 | - | - |
| observance | 17 | conformity with law or custom or practice etc. | - |
| originator | 11 | someone who creates new things | - |
| obsequious | 21 | attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery | - |
| overshadow | 20 | be greater in significance than | the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness |
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Imagine stepping into a whimsical world where words starting with O take center stage, each one uniquely flavored by its opening letter. From the curious "onomatopoeia" to the simple yet evocative "ocean," these words create a symphony of sounds and meanings that enrich the English language. Let's embark on a journey to explore the impact of these captivating words, teasing apart their pronunciation quirks and delightful definitions.
About words starting with O
The letter 'O' in the English language holds a special place due to its versatility and melodic quality. Appearing in many common and essential words, it shapes the way we speak and write. Words beginning with 'O' often have open and rounded sounds that can make speech flow smoothly. Consider how "oasis" conjures images of a refreshing haven or how "omen" evokes a sense of mystery and foreboding. The position of 'O' at the start of these words sets the tone and influences their overall feel.
Words starting with 'O' are not just phonetic delights; they also play a crucial role in word formation and meaning. For instance, the prefix "omni-" suggests all-encompassing qualities, as seen in "omniscient" and "omnipotent." These combinations demonstrate how 'O' can add depth and complexity to language. By exploring the words that begin with this intriguing letter, we uncover a treasure trove of linguistic richness and cultural significance.
Popular word examples
Here are ten popular words starting with O, each bringing its own unique flavor to the language:
Oasis
- Definition: A fertile spot in a desert where water is found.
- Example in a Sentence: After hours of trekking through the desert, they finally reached an oasis.
- Fun Fact: The word "oasis" comes from the Egyptian word "wḥ't," which translates to "dwelling place."
Octopus
- Definition: A sea creature with eight arms.
- Example in a Sentence: The octopus cleverly escaped from the aquarium tank.
- Fun Fact: Octopuses have three hearts and blue blood!
Omnivore
- Definition: An animal or person that eats both plants and animals.
- Example in a Sentence: Bears are omnivores, consuming both berries and fish.
- Fun Fact: The term comes from Latin "omni" meaning "all" and "vorare" meaning "to devour."
Obstacle
- Definition: Something that blocks one's way or prevents progress.
- Example in a Sentence: The fallen tree was a significant obstacle on the hiking trail.
- Fun Fact: The word "obstacle" dates back to the 14th century, from Old French "obstacle."
Optimistic
- Definition: Hopeful and confident about the future.
- Example in a Sentence: Despite the challenges, she remained optimistic about her new business venture.
- Fun Fact: The term "optimistic" stems from the Latin word "optimus," meaning "best."
Orchestra
- Definition: A large group of musicians playing together.
- Example in a Sentence: The orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's symphony.
- Fun Fact: The word "orchestra" comes from the Greek "orchēstra," referring to the area in front of a stage.
Oblivion
- Definition: The state of being unaware or forgotten.
- Example in a Sentence: The ancient civilization faded into oblivion over the centuries.
- Fun Fact: "Oblivion" shares roots with the Latin "oblivisci," meaning "to forget."
Outrageous
- Definition: Shockingly bad or excessive.
- Example in a Sentence: Her outfit for the party was completely outrageous.
- Fun Fact: "Outrageous" originally referred to something that caused outrage or anger.
Obelisk
- Definition: A tall, four-sided pillar that tapers to a point.
- Example in a Sentence: The Washington Monument is a famous obelisk.
- Fun Fact: The word "obelisk" comes from the Greek "obeliskos," meaning "little spit" or "pointed pillar."
Onomatopoeia
- Definition: The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
- Example in a Sentence: Words like "buzz" and "sizzle" are examples of onomatopoeia.
- Fun Fact: The term "onomatopoeia" is derived from the Greek words "onoma" (name) and "poiein" (to make).
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words starting with O can be game-changers. Here are some high-scoring examples:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Oxazepam | 28 | A type of medication used to treat anxiety and insomnia. |
| Oxidize | 25 | To combine or become combined chemically with oxygen. |
| Overzeal | 20 | Excessive zeal or enthusiasm. |
| Oxymoron | 20 | A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear together. |
| Outfox | 17 | To deceive or outwit someone. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle players know the importance of versatile five-letter words. Here are some popular choices starting with O:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Otter | A playful aquatic mammal known for its dexterity. |
| Olive | A small oval fruit used for oil and as a food item. |
| Orbit | The path of a celestial object around a star or planet. |
| Ounce | A unit of weight equal to one-sixteenth of a pound. |
| Offer | Present or proffer something for acceptance or rejection. |
| Oasis | A fertile spot in a desert where water is found. |
| Opera | A dramatic work combining text (libretto) and musical score. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Delving into the rarities can be quite a thrill. Here are some unusual words starting with O:
Oology
- Definition: The study or collecting of bird eggs.
- Interesting Fact: This word combines "oo," meaning egg, with "logy," meaning study.
- Example in a Sentence: Her passion for oology led her to travel the world in search of rare bird eggs.
Obfuscate
- Definition: To render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from the Latin "obfuscare," meaning "to darken."
- Example in a Sentence: The professor's lengthy explanation seemed to obfuscate the main point rather than clarify it.
Opsimath
- Definition: A person who begins to learn or study late in life.
- Interesting Fact: Comes from the Greek words "opse," meaning late, and "manthanein," meaning learn.
- Example in a Sentence: As an opsimath, he didn't start learning to read until he was in his fifties.
Osculate
- Definition: To kiss.
- Interesting Fact: From the Latin "osculare," meaning to kiss, often used in a scientific context.
- Example in a Sentence: The couple osculated under the mistletoe, much to everyone's delight.
Ornithopter
- Definition: A machine designed to achieve flight by flapping wings.
- Interesting Fact: Leonardo da Vinci sketched designs for an ornithopter in the 15th century.
- Example in a Sentence: The inventor showcased his ornithopter, hoping to revolutionize air travel.
Oubliette
- Definition: A secret dungeon with access only through a trapdoor in its ceiling.
- Interesting Fact: Comes from the French word "oublier," meaning "to forget."
- Example in a Sentence: The villain threatened to throw his captives into the oubliette if they didn't comply.
Final words
Isn't it fascinating how words starting with O can open up such a wonderful world of language? From common words we use every day to rare gems that spark curiosity, these words enrich our conversations and writings in myriad ways. So next time you encounter a word starting with O, take a moment to appreciate its unique charm and the layers of meaning it brings.
