Words Starting With TO
Welcome to a tantalizing tour of words that kick off with "TO"! From the tallest towers to the tiniest toadstools, this list is your ticket to exploring terrific terms. Whether you're a wordsmith or just curious, dive in and discover the treasure trove of vocabulary waiting for you!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| to | 2 | The preposition to primarily indicates approach and arrival, motion made in the direction of a place or thing and attaining it, access; and also, motion or tendency without arrival; movement toward. | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| too | 3 | in addition | he has a Mercedes, too |
| top | 5 | be the culminating event | - |
| tom | 5 | male cat | - |
| toy | 6 | manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination | - |
| toe | 3 | drive obliquely | toe a nail |
| ton | 3 | a British unit of weight equivalent to 2240 pounds | - |
| tow | 6 | the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope | the truck gave him a tow to the garage |
| tod | 4 | alone and on your own | don't just sit there on your tod |
| tor | 3 | a high rocky hill | - |
| tot | 3 | determine the sum of | - |
| tog | 4 | provide with clothes or put clothes on | - |
| toc | 5 | - | - |
4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| told | 5 | - | - |
| took | 8 | - | - |
| town | 7 | an administrative division of a county | the town is responsible for snow removal |
| tony | 7 | - | - |
| tour | 4 | a period of time spent in military service | - |
| tone | 4 | a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color | - |
| tons | 4 | a large number or amount | - |
| torn | 4 | having edges that are jagged from injury | - |
| tool | 4 | ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it | We tooled down the street |
| tomb | 8 | a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone) | - |
| toby | 9 | a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat | - |
| toss | 4 | the act of flipping a coin | - |
| tore | 4 | commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column | - |
| tong | 5 | - | - |
| tops | 6 | of the highest quality | she is absolutely tops |
| toad | 5 | any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species | - |
| toll | 4 | value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something | - |
| tofu | 7 | cheeselike food made of curdled soybean milk | - |
| tori | 4 | - | - |
| tory | 7 | a member of political party in Great Britain that has been known as the Conservative Party since 1832; was the opposition party to the Whigs | - |
| toil | 4 | productive work (especially physical work done for wages) | - |
| tosh | 7 | pretentious or silly talk or writing | - |
| toke | 8 | a puff of a marijuana or hashish cigarette | the boys took a few tokes on a joint |
| toot | 4 | make a loud noise | - |
| tout | 4 | one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack) | - |
| toro | 4 | - | - |
| tome | 6 | a (usually) large and scholarly book | - |
| tora | 4 | - | - |
| tote | 4 | carry with difficulty | - |
| toga | 5 | a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome | - |
| toon | 4 | a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence | - |
| toed | 5 | having a toe or toes of a specified kind; often used in combination | long-toed |
| tonk | 8 | - | - |
| toom | 6 | - | - |
| topi | 6 | a lightweight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun | - |
| toff | 10 | informal term for an upper-class or wealthy person | - |
| tody | 8 | tiny insectivorous West Indian bird having red-and-green plumage and a long straight bill | - |
| tort | 4 | (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought | - |
| togs | 5 | informal terms for clothing | - |
| tole | 4 | enameled or lacquered metalware (usually gilded and elaborately painted); popular in the 18th century | the Pennsylvania Dutch tole watering can might be a reproduction but it looks convincing |
| tope | 6 | a dome-shaped shrine erected by Buddhists | - |
| toco | 6 | - | - |
| toey | 7 | - | - |
| tola | 4 | - | - |
| tost | 4 | - | - |
| tock | 10 | - | - |
| tocs | 6 | - | - |
| tods | 5 | - | - |
| toea | 4 | 100 toea equal 1 kina in Papua New Guinea | - |
| toes | 4 | - | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| today | 9 | in these times | today almost every home has television |
| touch | 10 | a distinguishing style | this room needs a woman's touch |
| tough | 9 | making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe | - |
| total | 5 | determine the sum of | - |
| tommy | 12 | - | - |
| toast | 5 | a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event | - |
| tower | 8 | appear very large or occupy a commanding position | - |
| tooth | 8 | a means of enforcement | - |
| towel | 8 | a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping | - |
| topic | 9 | the subject matter of a conversation or discussion | it was a very sensitive topic |
| torch | 10 | a small portable battery-powered electric lamp | - |
| toxic | 14 | of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison | suffering from exposure to toxic substances |
| token | 9 | an individual instance of a type of symbol | the word `error' contains three tokens of `r' |
| tonic | 7 | a medicine that strengthens and invigorates | - |
| tours | 5 | an industrial city in western France on the Loire River | - |
| torah | 8 | the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit | - |
| toots | 5 | - | - |
| torso | 5 | the body excluding the head and neck and limbs | - |
| tolly | 8 | - | - |
| totem | 7 | a clan or tribe identified by their kinship to a common totemic object | - |
| toxin | 12 | a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species | - |
| tongs | 6 | any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below | - |
| topaz | 16 | a light brown the color of topaz | - |
| toady | 9 | a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage | - |
| tokay | 12 | Hungarian wine made from Tokay grapes | - |
| toddy | 10 | a mixed drink made of liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot | - |
| tonne | 5 | a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms | - |
| toner | 5 | a black or colored powder used in a printer to develop a xerographic image | - |
| toned | 6 | having or characterized or distinguished by tone or a specific tone; often used in combination | full-toned |
| toils | 5 | - | - |
| tonal | 5 | employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words | Chinese is a tonal language |
| tonga | 6 | a monarchy on a Polynesian archipelago in the South Pacific; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1970 | - |
| torte | 5 | rich cake usually covered with cream and fruit or nuts; originated in Austria | - |
| toque | 14 | a small round woman's hat | - |
| tonus | 5 | the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli | - |
| torii | 5 | - | - |
| torus | 5 | a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle | - |
| toads | 6 | - | - |
| toaze | 14 | - | - |
| tocks | 11 | - | - |
| tocky | 14 | - | - |
| tocos | 7 | - | - |
| todde | 7 | - | - |
| toeas | 5 | - | - |
| toffs | 11 | - | - |
| toffy | 14 | caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets | - |
| tofts | 8 | - | - |
| tofus | 8 | - | - |
| togae | 6 | - | - |
| togas | 6 | - | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| toilet | 6 | a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination | - |
| tongue | 7 | a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea | - |
| toward | 10 | Approaching; coming near. | - |
| tomato | 8 | native to South America; widely cultivated in many varieties | - |
| touchy | 14 | difficult to handle; requiring great tact | a touchy subject |
| toledo | 7 | a city in central Spain on the Tagus river; famous for steel and swords since the first century | - |
| topped | 11 | having a top of a specified character | - |
| tosser | 6 | terms of abuse for a masturbator | - |
| toying | 10 | playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest | - |
| toupee | 8 | a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness | - |
| topple | 10 | fall down, as if collapsing | - |
| toffee | 12 | caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets | - |
| tomboy | 13 | a girl who behaves in a boyish manner | - |
| tomcat | 10 | male cat | - |
| torque | 15 | a twisting force | - |
| topper | 10 | a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur | - |
| touche | 11 | - | - |
| toting | 7 | - | - |
| tonsil | 6 | either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx | - |
| torrid | 7 | characterized by intense emotion | a torrid love affair |
| townie | 9 | resident of a college town not affiliated with the college | - |
| toggle | 8 | a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions | - |
| toothy | 12 | having or showing prominent teeth | a toothy smile |
| torpor | 8 | a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility | he fell into a deep torpor |
| totter | 6 | move unsteadily, with a rocking motion | - |
| toucan | 8 | brilliantly colored arboreal fruit-eating bird of tropical America having a very large thin-walled beak | - |
| toddle | 8 | walk unsteadily | small children toddle |
| tonite | 6 | - | - |
| toyman | 11 | - | - |
| tootsy | 9 | - | - |
| toerag | 7 | - | - |
| toller | 6 | someone employed to collect tolls | - |
| toning | 7 | - | - |
| torpid | 9 | slow and apathetic | a mind grown torpid in old age |
| tossup | 8 | an unpredictable phenomenon | - |
| tousle | 6 | disarrange or rumple; dishevel | The strong wind tousled my hair |
| toiler | 6 | one who works strenuously | - |
| torero | 6 | a matador or one of the supporting team during a bull fight | - |
| totted | 7 | - | - |
| toasts | 6 | - | - |
| toasty | 9 | - | - |
| toazed | 16 | - | - |
| toazes | 15 | - | - |
| tobies | 8 | - | - |
| tocher | 11 | - | - |
| tocked | 13 | - | - |
| tocsin | 8 | a bell used to sound an alarm | - |
| todays | 10 | - | - |
| todded | 9 | - | - |
| toddes | 8 | - | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| tonight | 11 | during the night of the present day | drop by tonight |
| totally | 10 | to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') | a totally new situation |
| towards | 11 | - | - |
| touched | 13 | slightly insane | - |
| torture | 7 | subject to torture | - |
| tourist | 7 | someone who travels for pleasure | - |
| tobacco | 13 | aromatic annual or perennial herbs and shrubs | - |
| torment | 9 | treat cruelly | The children tormented the stuttering teacher |
| tongues | 8 | - | - |
| tornado | 8 | a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive | - |
| torpedo | 10 | a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States | - |
| toaster | 7 | someone who proposes a toast; someone who drinks to the health of success of someone or some venture | - |
| tourism | 9 | the business of providing services to tourists | - |
| topless | 9 | having the breasts uncovered or featuring such nudity | topless waitresses |
| toddler | 9 | a young child | - |
| toasted | 8 | browned over by exposure to heat | he liked toasted marshmallows |
| topping | 12 | excellent; best possible | - |
| toothed | 11 | having an irregularly notched or toothed margin as though gnawed | - |
| topside | 10 | (usually plural) weather deck; the part of a ship's hull that is above the waterline | - |
| tootsie | 7 | - | - |
| totaled | 8 | used of automobiles; completely demolished | the insurance adjuster declared the automobile totaled |
| torrent | 7 | an overwhelming number or amount | a torrent of abuse |
| toughen | 11 | make tough or tougher | This experience will toughen her |
| tongued | 9 | having a manner of speaking as specified; often used in combination | golden-tongued |
| toolbox | 16 | a box or chest or cabinet for holding hand tools | - |
| toenail | 7 | drive obliquely | - |
| toiling | 8 | doing arduous or unpleasant work | toiling coal miners in the black deeps |
| tombola | 11 | a lottery in which tickets are drawn from a revolving drum | - |
| topical | 11 | of interest at the present time | a topical reference |
| tosspot | 9 | - | - |
| tonsure | 7 | shave the head of a newly inducted monk | - |
| topiary | 12 | a garden having shrubs clipped or trimmed into decorative shapes especially of animals | - |
| toughie | 11 | an aggressive and violent young criminal | - |
| tourney | 10 | a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner | - |
| topmost | 11 | at or nearest to the top | on the topmost step |
| towered | 11 | - | - |
| topsail | 9 | a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast | - |
| tousled | 8 | in disarray; extremely disorderly | a bed with tousled sheets |
| tonnage | 8 | a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the ship | - |
| tooling | 8 | - | - |
| topsoil | 9 | the layer of soil on the surface | - |
| topknot | 13 | headdress consisting of a decorative ribbon or bow worn in the hair | - |
| tollman | 9 | someone employed to collect tolls | - |
| tonking | 12 | - | - |
| toccata | 11 | a baroque musical composition (usually for a keyboard instrument) with full chords and rapid elaborate runs in a rhythmically free style | - |
| toehold | 11 | a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made | American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks |
| toyshop | 15 | shop where toys are sold | - |
| torsion | 7 | a twisting force | - |
| totting | 8 | - | - |
| toucher | 12 | a person who causes or allows a part of the body to come in contact with someone or something | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| together | 12 | with cooperation and interchange | we worked together on the project |
| tomorrow | 13 | the day after today | what are our tasks for tomorrow? |
| touching | 14 | the event of something coming in contact with the body | - |
| tolerate | 8 | put up with something or somebody unpleasant | he learned to tolerate the heat |
| tortured | 9 | experiencing intense pain especially mental pain | a tortured witness to another's humiliation |
| tortoise | 8 | usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica | - |
| township | 16 | an administrative division of a county | - |
| tolerant | 8 | showing or characterized by broad-mindedness | tolerant of his opponent's opinions |
| tortilla | 8 | thin unleavened pancake made from cornmeal or wheat flour | - |
| towering | 12 | of imposing height; especially standing out above others | towering icebergs |
| toasting | 9 | cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill | proper toasting should brown both sides of a piece of bread |
| torturer | 8 | someone who inflicts severe physical pain (usually for punishment or coercion) | - |
| toxicity | 20 | grave harmfulness or deadliness | - |
| totality | 11 | the whole amount | - |
| toilette | 8 | the act of dressing and preparing yourself | - |
| tomahawk | 20 | weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians | - |
| totalled | 9 | - | - |
| totaling | 9 | - | - |
| toboggan | 12 | move along on a luge or toboggan | - |
| toreador | 9 | someone who fights bulls | - |
| touristy | 11 | visited by throngs of tourists | tourists descend in busloads...so the whole place is rather touristy |
| topnotch | 15 | of the highest quality | - |
| toilsome | 10 | characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort | - |
| toiletry | 11 | artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body) | - |
| tonguing | 10 | - | - |
| tortuous | 8 | highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious | tortuous legal procedures |
| townsman | 13 | a resident of a town or city | - |
| toadying | 13 | - | - |
| tonsured | 9 | having a bald spot either shaved or natural | tonsured monks |
| tovarich | 16 | a comrade (especially in Russian communism) | - |
| toweling | 12 | any of various fabrics (linen or cotton) used to make towels | - |
| tollgate | 9 | a gate or bar across a toll bridge or toll road which is lifted when the toll is paid | - |
| toolshed | 12 | a shed for storing tools | - |
| toadfish | 15 | bottom-dwelling fish having scaleless slimy skin and a broad thick head with a wide mouth | - |
| toadflax | 19 | common European perennial having showy yellow and orange flowers; a naturalized weed in North America | - |
| toadless | 9 | - | - |
| toadlets | 9 | - | - |
| toadlike | 13 | - | - |
| toadrush | 12 | - | - |
| toadyish | 15 | attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery | - |
| toadyism | 14 | - | - |
| toasters | 8 | - | - |
| toastier | 8 | - | - |
| toasties | 8 | - | - |
| tobaccos | 14 | - | - |
| toboggin | 12 | - | - |
| toccatas | 12 | - | - |
| tochered | 14 | - | - |
| tockiest | 14 | - | - |
| tockleys | 17 | - | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| torturing | 10 | the deliberate, systematic, or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons in an attempt to force another person to yield information or to make a confession or for any other reason | it required unnatural torturing to extract a confession |
| touchdown | 18 | a landing (as the wheels touch the landing field); especially of airplanes | - |
| tolerance | 11 | a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior | - |
| tormented | 12 | experiencing intense pain especially mental pain | a small tormented schoolboy |
| tombstone | 13 | a stone that is used to mark a grave | - |
| torchwood | 18 | - | - |
| toothache | 17 | an ache localized in or around a tooth | - |
| toothpick | 20 | pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth | - |
| toothless | 12 | lacking necessary force for effectiveness | a toothless piece of legislation |
| tolerable | 11 | about average; acceptable | - |
| tormentor | 11 | someone who torments | - |
| townsfolk | 19 | the people living in a municipality smaller than a city | - |
| toughness | 13 | impressive difficulty | - |
| torturous | 9 | extremely painful | - |
| tollbooth | 14 | a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls | - |
| torpedoed | 13 | - | - |
| toadstool | 10 | common name for an inedible or poisonous agaric (contrasting with the edible mushroom) | - |
| totalling | 10 | - | - |
| toughened | 14 | physically toughened | - |
| tottering | 10 | unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age | a tottering skeleton of a horse |
| toolmaker | 15 | someone skilled in making or repairing tools | - |
| touchable | 16 | perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch | - |
| touristic | 11 | - | - |
| tournedos | 10 | thick steak cut from the beef tenderloin | - |
| tollhouse | 12 | a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls | - |
| topflight | 18 | - | - |
| topiaries | 11 | - | - |
| towheaded | 17 | of hair color; whitish | - |
| toadeater | 10 | - | - |
| toadgrass | 11 | - | - |
| toadstone | 10 | - | - |
| toadyings | 14 | - | - |
| toadyisms | 15 | - | - |
| toastiest | 9 | - | - |
| toastings | 10 | - | - |
| tobaccoes | 15 | - | - |
| toboggans | 13 | - | - |
| toboggins | 13 | - | - |
| toccatina | 13 | - | - |
| tochering | 15 | - | - |
| toenailed | 10 | - | - |
| toepieces | 13 | - | - |
| toeplates | 11 | - | - |
| toeragger | 11 | - | - |
| togavirus | 13 | - | - |
| toggeries | 11 | - | - |
| toggering | 12 | - | - |
| toileting | 10 | - | - |
| toilettes | 9 | - | - |
| toilfully | 15 | - | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| tournament | 12 | a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner | - |
| toothbrush | 18 | slang for a mustache | - |
| toothpaste | 15 | a dentifrice in the form of a paste | - |
| tourniquet | 19 | bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure | - |
| toxicology | 23 | the branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature and effects and treatments of poisons | - |
| topography | 21 | precise detailed study of the surface features of a region | - |
| torrential | 10 | pouring in abundance | torrential rains |
| tortellini | 10 | small ring-shaped stuffed pasta | - |
| tomography | 21 | (medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the body | - |
| torchlight | 19 | light from a torch or torches | - |
| tomfoolery | 18 | foolish or senseless behavior | - |
| touchingly | 19 | in a poignant or touching manner | - |
| touchstone | 15 | a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated | - |
| topgallant | 13 | a sail set on a yard of a topgallant mast | - |
| tomcatting | 15 | - | - |
| toadeaters | 11 | - | - |
| toadfishes | 17 | - | - |
| toadflaxes | 21 | - | - |
| toadrushes | 14 | - | - |
| toadstones | 11 | - | - |
| toadstools | 11 | - | - |
| toastiness | 10 | - | - |
| tobogganed | 15 | - | - |
| tobogganer | 14 | - | - |
| toboggined | 15 | - | - |
| toccatella | 14 | - | - |
| toccatinas | 14 | - | - |
| tocherless | 15 | - | - |
| tocologies | 13 | - | - |
| tocopherol | 17 | a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body | - |
| tocophobia | 19 | - | - |
| toenailing | 11 | - | - |
| toeraggers | 12 | - | - |
| toiletings | 11 | - | - |
| toiletries | 10 | - | - |
| toilinette | 10 | - | - |
| toilsomely | 15 | - | - |
| tokenistic | 16 | - | - |
| tokologies | 15 | - | - |
| tokoloshes | 17 | - | - |
| tokoloshis | 17 | - | - |
| tokophobia | 21 | - | - |
| toktokkies | 22 | - | - |
| tolerances | 12 | - | - |
| tolerantly | 13 | in a tolerant manner | he reacts rather tolerantly toward his son's juvenile behavior |
| tolerating | 11 | - | - |
| toleration | 10 | a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations | all people should practice toleration and live together in peace |
| tolerative | 13 | - | - |
| tolerators | 10 | - | - |
| tollbooths | 15 | - | - |
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Welcome to the intriguing world of words that begin with the delightful duo of letters, "TO." These letters form a powerful phonetic combination that can transform ordinary expressions into captivating components of our language. Whether they signal movement, transformation, or just plain fun, words starting with TO add a unique twist to English. From the tantalizing tango of tongues that pronounce "tomorrow" to the whimsical wordplay in "topiary," there is much to explore. Dive in as we uncover the charm and linguistic significance of these TO-starting treasures.
About words starting with TO
The letter pair "TO" holds a special place in the English language, leading off a variety of words that capture our attention. The "T" sound bursts from the tongue with a crispness that sets the stage for what follows. Combine it with the open vowel "O," and you have a dynamic duo that can suggest action (like "toss") or describe the static (like "tower"). The position of these letters at the start of a word often indicates a directional or forward momentum, affecting both the pronunciation and meaning. This is why "to" often implies movement towards something or someone.
Words beginning with "TO" frequently tiptoe onto our tongues in everyday speech, making them not only common but also vital for clear communication. They can denote time, like "today" or "tonight," adding temporal context to our conversations. Their prevalence in the lexicon showcases their utility. For example, "tornado," a forceful whirlwind, captures both the power and unpredictability of nature. Meanwhile, "tome" reflects the weighty significance of a large book. This versatile prefix, when paired with various suffixes and roots, crafts words that enrich our language and captivate our imaginations.
Popular word examples
Words starting with TO can be found peppered throughout our daily dialogues, adding flavor and depth to our conversations.
Tomorrow
- Definition: The day after today.
- Example in a Sentence: "I have a meeting scheduled for tomorrow."
- Fun Fact: The word "tomorrow" comes from the Old English "to morgen," meaning "on the morrow."
Tornado
- Definition: A mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds.
- Example in a Sentence: "The tornado left a trail of destruction in its wake."
- Fun Fact: The term "tornado" is derived from the Spanish word "tronada," meaning thunderstorm.
Toast
- Definition: Sliced bread browned on both sides by exposure to radiant heat.
- Example in a Sentence: "She prepared a delicious breakfast with eggs and toast."
- Fun Fact: Toast has been made for centuries; even the Romans had a version of it called "tostum."
Topiary
- Definition: The art or practice of clipping shrubs or trees into ornamental shapes.
- Example in a Sentence: "The garden featured an impressive display of topiary."
- Fun Fact: Topiary dates back to Roman times and was revived during the Renaissance.
Tonic
- Definition: A medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being.
- Example in a Sentence: "Ginseng is often used as a natural tonic."
- Fun Fact: The word "tonic" comes from the Greek "tonikos," meaning pertaining to stretching.
Toll
- Definition: A charge payable to use a bridge or road.
- Example in a Sentence: "The highway toll was increased last year."
- Fun Fact: The concept of tolls dates back to the Roman Empire, where fees were collected for road maintenance.
Token
- Definition: A thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, or feeling.
- Example in a Sentence: "He gave her a necklace as a token of his affection."
- Fun Fact: Tokens were used as currency in some ancient cultures, including Greece and Rome.
Topic
- Definition: A subject of discussion or conversation.
- Example in a Sentence: "Climate change is a hot topic in today's society."
- Fun Fact: "Topic" comes from the Greek "topikos," referring to a specific place or location.
Torch
- Definition: A portable means of illumination such as a flame.
- Example in a Sentence: "They used a torch to light their way through the cave."
- Fun Fact: The Olympic torch relay is a modern continuation of the ancient Greek tradition.
Tournament
- Definition: A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
- Example in a Sentence: "The chess tournament attracted players from all over the world."
- Fun Fact: The concept of tournaments originated in the Middle Ages, originally as martial competitions.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words beginning with TO can boost your score significantly. Here are some high-pointers:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Toxophilite | 24 | A lover or expert in archery. |
| Towheaded | 17 | Having very light blond or untidy hair. |
| Topaz | 15 | A precious stone. |
| Tonguing | 12 | Articulating notes on a wind instrument. |
| Toxoid | 14 | A toxin treated to destroy its toxicity. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle has captured the imagination of word puzzle fans everywhere. Here are some five-letter TO words to keep in mind:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Today | The present day. |
| Tower | A tall, narrow building or structure. |
| Toast | Bread browned on both sides by exposure to heat. |
| Topic | A subject of discussion. |
| Total | The whole amount. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Delve deeper into the lexicon with these rare gems that begin with TO.
Togate
- Definition: Wearing a toga.
- Interesting Fact: The toga was a distinctive garment of Ancient Rome, worn mainly by male citizens.
- Example in a Sentence: "The statue depicted a togate figure reminiscent of Roman senators."
Toponymy
- Definition: The study of place names.
- Interesting Fact: Toponymy helps trace historical linguistics by studying geographical names.
- Example in a Sentence: "Her research in toponymy revealed fascinating insights into the region's history."
Torrefy
- Definition: To roast or dry by exposure to fire or heat.
- Interesting Fact: It's a technique used in preparing coffee beans and cocoa.
- Example in a Sentence: "The coffee beans were torrefied to enhance their flavor."
Toxophily
- Definition: The love or practice of archery.
- Interesting Fact: Archery has been practiced for thousands of years, originally as a hunting and combat skill.
- Example in a Sentence: "His interest in toxophily started after joining the local archery club."
Tonsure
- Definition: The practice of cutting or shaving some or all of the hair on the scalp as a sign of religious devotion.
- Interesting Fact: This practice is common in many religious traditions, including some branches of Christianity and Buddhism.
- Example in a Sentence: "The monk's tonsure was a symbol of his spiritual dedication."
Final words
The world of words starting with TO is vast and varied, offering everything from everyday terms to arcane treasures. Whether you're a linguist, a word game enthusiast, or simply curious, these words have something for everyone.
