Words Starting With STA
Step into the world of "STA" and discover a stellar collection of words that start with this exciting trio of letters. From "stamina" to "stargaze," get ready to explore fascinating terms that will stimulate your vocabulary and spark your imagination. Let's embark on this splendid journey together!
4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| stay | 7 | hang on during a trial of endurance | - |
| star | 4 | mark with an asterisk | Linguists star unacceptable sentences |
| stab | 6 | stab or pierce | - |
| stag | 5 | a male deer, especially an adult male red deer | - |
| stat | 4 | - | - |
| staw | 7 | - | - |
| stap | 6 | - | - |
5 letter words
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| start | 5 | get off the ground | Who started this company? |
| stand | 6 | put up with something or somebody unpleasant | - |
| state | 5 | indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. | - |
| stage | 6 | plan, organize, and carry out (an event) | the neighboring tribe staged an invasion |
| staff | 11 | (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written | - |
| stays | 8 | a woman's close-fitting foundation garment | - |
| stake | 9 | mark with a stake | stake out the path |
| stare | 5 | look at with fixed eyes | The students stared at the teacher with amazement |
| stamp | 9 | walk heavily | - |
| stain | 5 | an act that brings discredit to the person who does it | - |
| stall | 5 | postpone doing what one should be doing | - |
| stack | 11 | a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated | - |
| stark | 9 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | stark staring mad |
| stash | 8 | save up as for future use | - |
| stale | 5 | lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new | stale news |
| stalk | 9 | material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds | - |
| starr | 5 | rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940) | - |
| stank | 9 | - | - |
| stair | 5 | support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway | - |
| stave | 8 | (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written | - |
| staid | 6 | characterized by dignity and propriety | - |
| stang | 6 | - | - |
| staph | 10 | spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections | - |
| stade | 6 | - | - |
| stabs | 7 | - | - |
| stags | 6 | - | - |
| stagy | 9 | having characteristics of the stage especially an artificial and mannered quality | stagy heroics |
| staig | 6 | - | - |
| stane | 5 | - | - |
| staps | 7 | - | - |
| starn | 5 | - | - |
| stars | 5 | - | - |
| stats | 5 | - | - |
| staun | 5 | - | - |
| staws | 8 | - | - |
6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| states | 6 | - | - |
| stairs | 6 | a flight of stairs or a flight of steps | - |
| status | 6 | a state at a particular time | the current status of the arms negotiations |
| stable | 8 | showing little if any change | - |
| statue | 6 | a sculpture representing a human or animal | - |
| starve | 9 | die of food deprivation | The political prisoners starved to death |
| static | 8 | showing little if any change | a static population |
| stated | 7 | declared as fact; explicitly stated | - |
| stakes | 10 | the money risked on a gamble | - |
| stance | 8 | a rationalized mental attitude | - |
| staged | 8 | deliberately arranged for effect | one of those artfully staged photographs |
| stalls | 6 | a farm building for housing horses or other livestock | - |
| stacks | 12 | a large number or amount | she amassed stacks of newspapers |
| starry | 9 | abounding with or resembling stars | a starry night |
| staple | 8 | material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing | - |
| starch | 11 | a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice; an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles | - |
| staffs | 12 | - | - |
| stasis | 6 | an abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped | - |
| stanza | 15 | a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem | - |
| staved | 10 | - | - |
| stably | 11 | in a stable solid fixed manner | the boulder was balanced stably at the edge of the canyon |
| stalky | 13 | - | - |
| stapes | 8 | the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea | - |
| stamen | 8 | the male reproductive organ of a flower | - |
| stanch | 11 | stop the flow of a liquid | - |
| stator | 6 | mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves | - |
| stayer | 9 | a person or other animal having powers of endurance or perseverance | the horse that won the race is a good stayer |
| stadia | 7 | - | - |
| statin | 6 | a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase | - |
| staves | 9 | - | - |
| stacte | 8 | (Old Testament) one of several sweet-smelling spices used in incense | - |
| stadda | 8 | - | - |
| stades | 7 | - | - |
| stager | 7 | an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service | - |
| stages | 7 | - | - |
| stagey | 10 | having characteristics of the stage especially an artificial and mannered quality | - |
| staggy | 11 | - | - |
| staigs | 7 | - | - |
| stains | 6 | - | - |
| staith | 9 | - | - |
| staked | 11 | - | - |
| staker | 10 | - | - |
| stalag | 7 | - | - |
| staled | 7 | - | - |
| staler | 6 | - | - |
| stales | 6 | - | - |
| stalko | 10 | - | - |
| stalks | 10 | - | - |
| stamps | 10 | - | - |
| stanck | 12 | - | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| station | 7 | assign to a station | - |
| staying | 11 | - | - |
| staring | 8 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | stark staring mad |
| stadium | 10 | a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments | - |
| stalker | 11 | someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions | - |
| starved | 11 | extremely hungry | the family was starved and ragged |
| stained | 8 | having a coating of stain or varnish | - |
| standby | 13 | an actor able to replace a regular performer when required | - |
| starter | 7 | an electric motor for starting an engine | - |
| stating | 8 | - | - |
| stacked | 14 | (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves | - |
| staging | 9 | the production of a drama on the stage | - |
| stamina | 9 | enduring strength and energy | - |
| stature | 7 | (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot | - |
| startle | 7 | a sudden involuntary movement | - |
| statute | 7 | enacted by a legislative body | statute law |
| stalked | 12 | having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk | - |
| staking | 12 | - | - |
| starred | 8 | marked with an asterisk | the starred items |
| stardom | 10 | the status of being acknowledged as a star | stardom meant nothing to her |
| stagger | 9 | an unsteady uneven gait | - |
| starlet | 7 | a small star | - |
| stapler | 9 | a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together | - |
| stammer | 11 | speak haltingly | - |
| stately | 10 | impressive in appearance | stately columns |
| startup | 9 | the act of starting a new operation or practice | the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes |
| staunch | 12 | firm and dependable especially in loyalty | a staunch defender of free speech |
| stabber | 11 | someone who stabs another person | - |
| stander | 8 | an organism (person or animal) that stands | a crowd of sitters and standers |
| staffer | 13 | an employee who is a member of a staff of workers (especially a member of the staff that works for the President of the United States) | - |
| stamper | 11 | a power tool that stamps | a metal stamper |
| starlit | 7 | lighted only by stars | the starlit darkness |
| stabile | 9 | not able or intended to be moved | - |
| standee | 8 | a lifesize cardboard cutout (usually of a celebrity) | he had his picture taken with a standee of the president |
| starchy | 15 | rigidly formal | a starchy manner |
| starkly | 14 | in a stark manner | He was starkly unable to achieve coherence |
| stacker | 13 | a laborer who builds up a stack or pile | - |
| stamens | 9 | - | - |
| statics | 9 | the branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium | - |
| stabbed | 12 | - | - |
| stabled | 10 | - | - |
| stabler | 9 | - | - |
| stables | 9 | - | - |
| stachys | 15 | large genus of usually woolly or hairy herbs or subshrubs or shrubs; temperate eastern hemisphere; tropical Australasia | - |
| stacket | 13 | - | - |
| stackup | 15 | - | - |
| stactes | 9 | - | - |
| staddas | 9 | - | - |
| staddle | 9 | a base or platform on which hay or corn is stacked | - |
| stadial | 8 | - | - |
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8 letter words
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| standing | 10 | an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event | - |
| starting | 9 | a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning) | his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen |
| starving | 12 | the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine | - |
| standard | 10 | a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated | the schools comply with federal standards |
| stations | 8 | (Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary | - |
| stalking | 13 | a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush | - |
| starring | 9 | indicating the most important performer or role | the starring role |
| stabbing | 13 | causing physical or especially psychological injury | a stabbing remark |
| stallion | 8 | uncastrated adult male horse | - |
| startled | 9 | excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement | students startled by the teacher's quiet return |
| stalling | 9 | a tactic used to mislead or delay | - |
| stairway | 14 | a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps | - |
| stakeout | 12 | surveillance of some place or some person by the police (as in anticipation of a crime) | - |
| starling | 9 | gregarious birds native to the Old World | - |
| stampede | 13 | act, usually en masse, hurriedly or on an impulse | Companies will now stampede to release their latest software |
| starfish | 14 | echinoderms characterized by five arms extending from a central disk | - |
| stardust | 9 | a dreamy romantic or sentimental quality | - |
| stagnant | 9 | not growing or changing; without force or vitality | - |
| stadiums | 11 | - | - |
| standoff | 15 | the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand | - |
| standish | 12 | English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656) | - |
| starship | 13 | a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction) | - |
| staining | 9 | the act of spotting or staining something | - |
| staccato | 12 | (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply | staccato applause |
| stagnate | 9 | be idle; exist in a changeless situation | The old man sat and stagnated on his porch |
| statuary | 11 | statues collectively | - |
| standout | 9 | - | - |
| staggers | 10 | a disease of the central nervous system affecting especially horses and cattle; characterized by an unsteady swaying gait and frequent falling | - |
| stalwart | 11 | used especially of persons | a stalwart knight |
| stabling | 11 | accommodation for animals (especially for horses) | - |
| stanhope | 13 | a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat | - |
| starches | 13 | foodstuff rich in natural starch (especially potatoes, rice, bread) | - |
| starless | 8 | not starry; having no stars or starlike objects | dark starless nights |
| starkers | 12 | (British informal) stark naked | - |
| staysail | 11 | a fore-and-aft sail set on a stay (as between two masts) | - |
| stabbers | 12 | - | - |
| stabiles | 10 | - | - |
| stablers | 10 | - | - |
| stablest | 10 | - | - |
| stablish | 13 | - | - |
| staccati | 12 | - | - |
| stackers | 14 | - | - |
| stackets | 14 | - | - |
| stacking | 15 | - | - |
| stackups | 16 | - | - |
| staddles | 10 | - | - |
| stadials | 9 | - | - |
| staffage | 15 | - | - |
| staffers | 14 | - | - |
| staffing | 15 | - | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| statement | 11 | (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program | - |
| staircase | 11 | a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps | - |
| starboard | 12 | located on the right side of a ship or aircraft | - |
| stability | 14 | the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation | - |
| stairwell | 12 | a vertical well around which there is a stairway | - |
| starlight | 13 | the light of the stars | - |
| stabilize | 20 | make stable and keep from fluctuating or put into an equilibrium | The drug stabilized her blood pressure |
| startling | 10 | so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm | Sydney's startling new Opera House |
| stainless | 9 | steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion | - |
| statistic | 11 | a datum that can be represented numerically | - |
| statutory | 12 | prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute | statutory restrictions |
| stalemate | 11 | a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible | - |
| statesman | 11 | a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs | - |
| stateside | 10 | - | - |
| statewide | 13 | occurring or extending throughout a state | the statewide recycling program |
| stagehand | 14 | an employee of a theater who performs work involved in putting on a theatrical production | - |
| stabilise | 11 | make stable and keep from fluctuating or put into an equilibrium | - |
| statuette | 9 | a small carved or molded figure | - |
| stargazer | 19 | someone indifferent to the busy world | - |
| stateless | 9 | without nationality or citizenship | stateless persons |
| stateroom | 11 | a guest cabin | - |
| stagnated | 11 | - | - |
| staunchly | 17 | in a staunch manner | he staunchly defended his principles |
| statehood | 13 | - | - |
| stampeded | 15 | - | - |
| stabbings | 14 | - | - |
| stabilate | 11 | - | - |
| stableboy | 16 | someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses | - |
| stableman | 13 | someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses | - |
| stablemen | 13 | - | - |
| stablings | 12 | - | - |
| stacation | 11 | - | - |
| staccatos | 13 | - | - |
| stachyses | 17 | - | - |
| stackable | 17 | - | - |
| stackings | 16 | - | - |
| stackless | 15 | - | - |
| stackroom | 17 | - | - |
| stackyard | 19 | - | - |
| staffages | 16 | - | - |
| staffings | 16 | - | - |
| staffroom | 17 | - | - |
| stageable | 12 | - | - |
| stagefuls | 13 | - | - |
| stagehead | 14 | - | - |
| stagelike | 14 | - | - |
| stageries | 10 | - | - |
| stagettes | 10 | - | - |
| staggards | 12 | - | - |
| staggarts | 11 | - | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| statistics | 12 | a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters | - |
| starvation | 13 | the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine | the besiegers used starvation to induce surrender |
| staggering | 13 | so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm | the amount of money required was staggering |
| standpoint | 13 | a mental position from which things are viewed | - |
| standstill | 11 | a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible | - |
| stabilized | 22 | made stable or firm | - |
| stationery | 13 | paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes | - |
| stationary | 13 | not capable of being moved | stationary machinery |
| stabilizer | 21 | a device for making something stable | - |
| stagnation | 11 | inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation | - |
| stagecoach | 18 | a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns | - |
| stampeding | 16 | - | - |
| stabilised | 13 | made stable or firm | - |
| stabiliser | 12 | a device for making something stable | - |
| stargazing | 21 | observation of the stars | - |
| statuesque | 19 | of size and dignity suggestive of a statue | - |
| stalactite | 12 | a cylinder of calcium carbonate hanging from the roof of a limestone cave | - |
| statehouse | 13 | a government building in which a state legislature meets | - |
| stagnating | 12 | - | - |
| stalagmite | 13 | a cylinder of calcium carbonate projecting upward from the floor of a limestone cave | - |
| starfishes | 16 | - | - |
| stagecraft | 16 | skill in writing or staging plays | - |
| stabbingly | 18 | - | - |
| stabilates | 12 | - | - |
| stabilises | 12 | - | - |
| stabilizes | 21 | - | - |
| stableboys | 17 | - | - |
| stablemate | 14 | a horse stabled with another or one of several horses owned by the same person | - |
| stableness | 12 | the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | - |
| stablished | 16 | - | - |
| stablishes | 15 | - | - |
| stacations | 12 | - | - |
| stackrooms | 18 | - | - |
| stackyards | 20 | - | - |
| stadholder | 15 | - | - |
| staffrider | 17 | - | - |
| staffrooms | 18 | - | - |
| stagehands | 15 | - | - |
| stageheads | 15 | - | - |
| staggerers | 12 | - | - |
| staggerier | 12 | - | - |
| staghounds | 15 | - | - |
| stagnances | 13 | - | - |
| stagnantly | 14 | - | - |
| stainproof | 15 | - | - |
| staircased | 13 | - | - |
| staircases | 12 | - | - |
| stairfoots | 13 | - | - |
| stairheads | 14 | - | - |
| stairlifts | 13 | - | - |
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Step right up and prepare to enter the captivating world of words starting with "STA"! This delightful combination of letters brings together a symphony of sounds and meanings that tickle the tongue and intrigue the mind. Whether you're stuck on a crossword clue or just trying to impress your friends with your vast vocabulary, these words have you covered. From stalwarts like "stamina" to the more obscure "stalactite," the STA club is full of linguistic treasures waiting to be discovered.
About Words Starting with STA
The letters S, T, and A have a unique synergy when they come together at the beginning of a word. They create a strong, stable sound that often evokes a sense of steadiness or motion—think "staircase" or "stamina." In English, words starting with STA are relatively common and serve as the building blocks for many important concepts and actions. Their presence at the start of a word often imbues it with an air of significance, making these words both impactful and memorable.
Beyond their auditory appeal, STA words also play a significant role in word formation and meaning. The prefix "sta" can imply standing or placing, coming from Latin origins, which is evident in words like "stationary" and "stance." The pronunciation of STA can vary slightly depending on the letters that follow, offering a subtle shift in how the word feels rolling off the tongue. This trifecta of letters opens up a myriad of possibilities in the world of language, each with its own story and purpose.
Popular Word Examples
Let’s dive into some popular examples where these words find their place in our everyday conversations and beyond.
Station
- Definition: A regular stopping place on a public transportation route or a place where a particular service is provided.
- Example in a Sentence: "She waited patiently at the station for her train to arrive."
- Fun Fact: The word "station" comes from the Latin "stationem," meaning "a standing, position."
Stamina
- Definition: The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
- Example in a Sentence: "Running a marathon requires incredible stamina."
- Fun Fact: Historically, stamina was a term used in astrology referring to the influence of stars on one's vital powers.
Stature
- Definition: A person's natural height or the importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement.
- Example in a Sentence: "He had a commanding stature in both height and reputation."
- Fun Fact: "Stature" comes from the Latin word "statura," which means "height, size."
Static
- Definition: Lacking in movement, action, or change, especially in a way viewed as undesirable or uninteresting.
- Example in a Sentence: "The static noise on the radio was quite annoying."
- Fun Fact: In physics, "static" refers to static electricity, which is a stationary electric charge.
Staple
- Definition: A principal raw material or commodity grown or produced in a region.
- Example in a Sentence: "Rice is considered a staple food in many Asian countries."
- Fun Fact: The word "staple" is derived from the Old English "stapol," meaning "post, pillar."
High-scoring Scrabble Examples
For those looking to up their Scrabble game, here are some high-scoring gems:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Staunch | 12 | Loyal and committed in attitude. |
| Stagnate | 9 | Cease developing; become inactive or dull. |
| Standoff | 12 | A deadlock between two equally matched opponents. |
| Stalwart | 11 | Strong, brave, or firm; unwavering in support or loyalty. |
| Starlike | 12 | Resembling a star in shape or appearance. |
Popular 5-letter Words for Wordle
Get a leg up on your next Wordle game with these five-letter wonders:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stack | A pile of objects, typically neatly arranged. |
| Staff | A group of people employed by an organization. |
| Stage | A point, period, or step in a process or development. |
| Stand | To be in an upright position on the feet. |
| Stark | Severe or bare in appearance or outline. |
Unusual and Rare Word Examples
Explore the curious corners of vocabulary with these rare gems:
Stalactite
- Definition: A tapering structure hanging like an icicle from the roof of a cave, formed of calcium salts deposited by dripping water.
- Interesting Fact: Stalactites take centuries to form, growing at a rate of just 0.13 mm per year!
- Example in a Sentence: "The cave was adorned with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites."
Stasis
- Definition: A period or state of inactivity or equilibrium.
- Interesting Fact: "Stasis" comes from Greek, meaning "standing still."
- Example in a Sentence: "The negotiation reached a stasis, with neither side willing to concede."
Stanchion
- Definition: An upright bar, post, or frame forming a support or barrier.
- Interesting Fact: Often used in cattle farming to keep animals in place during milking.
- Example in a Sentence: "The velvet rope was held up by a series of elegant stanchions."
Stochastic
- Definition: Randomly determined; having a random probability distribution or pattern.
- Interesting Fact: Frequently used in mathematics and statistics to describe processes that are random.
- Example in a Sentence: "The weather is a stochastic system that can be difficult to predict accurately."
Stalwart
- Definition: Loyal, reliable, and hardworking.
- Interesting Fact: Originally used to describe a physically strong person, now more about steadfastness.
- Example in a Sentence: "He was a stalwart supporter of the environmental cause."
Final Words
The realm of words starting with STA is filled with fascinating tales and rich histories. Whether you’re playing a game or enhancing your lexicon, these words offer depth and diversity to any conversation. So next time you stumble across an STA word, remember there’s more than meets the eye—or ear!
