Words that Start With the Letter W for Kids | ABCmouse (2024)

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List of Letter W Words

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☐ wall: a vertical structure that divides or encloses a room. “He painted the walls of the bathroom blue.”
☐ wand: a thin, stick-like object used in magic. “The magician waved his wand and the rabbit disappeared.”
☐ wash: to clean something with water and soap. “She will wash her hands before eating.”
☐ wave: a movement of the hand to greet or signal someone. “He gave a friendly wave to his friend.”
☐ week: a period of seven days. “We will meet next week.”
☐ what: asking for information about something. “What is your name?”
☐ when: asking about time. “When will you arrive?”
☐ where: asking about place or position. “Where do you live?”
☐ which: asking about a choice between options. “Which color do you like?”
☐ who: asking about a person. “Who is your teacher?”
☐ why: asking for reason or purpose. “Why are you late?”
☐ wing: a part of a bird used for flying. “The bird spread its wings.”
☐ wish: to hope for something to happen. “She made a wish and blew out the candles on her birthday cake.”
☐ woman: an adult female human. “The woman smiled at her friends.”
☐ work: an activity involving mental or physical effort. “My mom goes to work every day.”

Letter W Food Words

☐ waffles: a sweet breakfast cake with a pattern of small squares. “He had waffles with strawberries for breakfast.”

☐ walnut: an edible seed of a tree. “She added walnuts to the salad.”

☐ wasabi: a green paste used as a condiment in Japanese cuisine with a spicy, mustard-like taste. “She mixed wasabi with soy sauce for the sushi.”

☐ watercress: a leafy green plant often used in salads. “The watercress added a peppery flavor.”

☐ watermelon: a large fruit with a hard, green rind and sweet, juicy flesh. “They ate watermelon at the picnic.”

☐ wheat: a cereal plant used to make flour. “They grow wheat on the farm.”

☐ whey: the watery part of milk that remains after curds form. “She used whey in the smoothie.”

☐ wonton: a Chinese dumpling. “They ordered wonton soup at the restaurant.”

☐ wallaby: a small or medium-sized kangaroo. “They saw a wallaby at the zoo.”

☐ walrus: a large marine mammal with tusks. “The walrus rested on the ice.”

☐ warthog: a wild pig with large tusks. “The warthog roamed the savannah.”

☐ wasp: a stinging insect. “A wasp buzzed around the picnic.”

☐ weasel: a small carnivorous mammal. “The weasel darted into the bushes.”

☐ whale: a large marine mammal. “They saw a whale during the boat trip.”

☐ whippet: a breed of dog known for its speed. “The whippet ran across the field.”

☐ whitefish: a freshwater fish. “They caught a whitefish in the lake.”

☐ wildebeest: a large antelope with a long tail. “The wildebeest migrated across the plains.”

☐ wolverine: a powerful carnivorous mammal. “The wolverine is known for its strength.”

☐ wombat: a burrowing herbivorous marsupial. “The wombat dug a hole in the ground.”

☐ woodpecker: a bird that pecks at wood to find insects. “The woodpecker made a hole in the tree.”

☐ worm: a long, slender invertebrate. “The bird ate a worm from the ground.”

☐ wrasse: a type of fish found in coral reefs. “The wrasse swam among the corals.”

☐ wren: a small songbird. “The wren built a nest in the bush.”

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☐ wagon: a vehicle used for transporting goods or people. “They rode in a horse-drawn wagon.”

☐ wallet: a small case for carrying money and personal items. “He kept his money in a wallet.”

☐ wand: a thin, stick-like object used in magic. “The magician waved his wand.”

☐ warrant: a document allowing the police to make an arrest or search a location. “The police obtained a warrant to search the house.”

☐ watch: a small timepiece worn on the wrist. “She checked the time on her watch.”

☐ wedge: a piece of wood, metal, etc., with one thick end and tapering to a thin edge. “He used a wedge to split the log.”

☐ wheel: a circular object that helps other objects move. “The car has four wheels.”

☐ whisk: to beat or stir with a light, rapid movement. “She used a whisk to beat the eggs.”

☐ whistle: a high-pitched sound made by blowing air into an object or with the mouth. “He blew a whistle to get their attention.”

☐ windmill: a structure that converts wind into energy. “The windmill generates electricity for the town.”

☐ window: an opening in a wall or door that usually contains a glass pane. “She looked out the window.”

☐ wire: a thin, flexible strand of metal. “The electrician used a wire to connect the light to the power source.”

☐ wool: the soft curly or wavy hair forming the coat of a sheep. “She knitted a sweater from wool.”

☐ wrench: a tool used for gripping and turning objects. “He used a wrench to fix the pipe.”

☐ warehouse: a large building for storing goods. “The toys are stored in a big warehouse before they are sent to stores.”

☐ waterpark: an amusem*nt park with water play areas and water slides. “They spent the day at the waterpark.”

☐ west: the direction where the sun sets. “They traveled west towards the mountains.”

☐ wharf: a platform where ships load and unload cargo. “The ship docked at the wharf.”

☐ workshop: a room or building where tools and machinery are used for making or repairing things. “She fixed the table in her workshop.”

☐ workplace: a location where people work. “The workplace was busy with employees working to earn their wage.”

☐ waterfall: a place where water flows over a vertical drop. “They visited a beautiful waterfall.”

☐ waterway: a river, canal, or other route for travel by water. “The boat navigated the waterway to reach the wharf.”

☐ warm: having a moderate temperature. “The sun feels warm today but isn’t too hot.”

☐ wave: water that curls into an arched form and breaks on the shore. “They watched the waves crash on the beach.”

☐ weather: the state of the air and atmosphere at a place and time. “The weather is sunny and warm today.”

☐ wetland: land consisting of marshes or swamps. “The wetland is home to many species of birds.”

☐ wilderness: an area of land that has not been changed by human activity. “They went camping in the wilderness.”

☐ wildlife: animals that live and grow in natural conditions. “They went on a safari to see the wildlife.”

☐ wilt: to become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease. “The flowers will wilt without water.”

☐ wind: the natural movement of air. “The wind blew through the trees.”

☐ winter: the coldest season of the year. “They love to go skiing in the snow in the winter.”

☐ wood: the hard material that trees are made of. “The table is made of wood.”

☐ woodland: land covered with trees. “They hiked through the woodland.”

☐ wary: feeling or showing caution about possible dangers. “She was wary of heights and didn’t wander up to the waterfall.”
☐ weak: lacking physical strength. “He felt weak after the long run.”
☐ well-behaved: conducting oneself in an appropriate manner. “The children were well-behaved.”
☐ weary: feeling or showing tiredness. “After the long journey, they were weary.”
☐ willing: ready, eager, or prepared to do something. “He was willing to help with the project.”
☐ wistful: feeling sadness when you hope to have something but can’t or want something you once had. “He felt wistful when they drove by his old house.”
☐ witty: having quick and clever humor. “She was known for her witty remarks that made people laugh.”
☐ wise: having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment. “The old man had learned a lot during his life and was very wise.”
☐ worried: anxious or troubled about problems. “She was worried about the exam.”
☐ worthwhile: worth the time, money, or effort spent. “The trip was definitely worthwhile.”
☐ wondrous: feeling wonder or delight. “The view from the top of the mountain was wondrous.”

☐ wait: to remain in one place until a particular time or event. “They had to wait for the bus.”
☐ walk: to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn. “They like to walk in the park.”
☐ wander: to move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way. “They wandered through the city streets.”
☐ want: a desire to have or do something. “She wants to travel the world.”
☐ wear: to put clothing, jewelry, etc. on one’s body. “She will wear a bracelet to dinner.”
☐ weave: to form a piece of fabric by interlacing long threads. “He learned to weave baskets.”
☐ weigh: to find out how heavy something is. “She will weigh the ingredients before baking with them.”
☐ whittle: to carve or shape wood by cutting small slices from it. “He likes to whittle sticks into small figures.”
☐ wipe: to clean or dry by rubbing with a cloth or sponge. “Please wipe the table clean after eating on it.”

☐ wrap: to cover or enclose something. “She plans to wrap the gift before the party.”
☐ write: to mark letters, words, or other symbols on a surface. “She loves to write stories.”

Letter W Activities

Letter W Week

Throughout the week, pick a few ways to celebrate the letter W, whether it’s with eating watermelon, going for a walk, or wading in the water. As you do these activities, point out the letter W sound and practice saying the letter W activity with your child.

Play ‘I Spy’ with the Letter W List

Look for a few items from the list of letter W words in your home, then play ‘I Spy’ with your child, giving them hints about the object you see until they can guess what it is.

Letter W Art

Using the list of letter W words or your child’s own imagination, invite them to draw as many items that start with the letter W as possible, like a wand, wombat, or waffles.

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