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Words that Start with O for Kids - List of Essential Vocabulary Words

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Scott Sosso

A Large Collection of Words that Start with O Helping Kids Develop Vocabulary, Reading & Writing Skills

Our age-specific word lists are derived from a study on the learning age of over 30,000 English words, ensuring educational relevance. We vet words for kid-friendliness using advanced tools and prioritize vocabulary based on usage frequency, informed by extensive research, to benefit children's learning.

Explore LUCA's crafted list of positive words that start with O, tailored to enhance the learning experience for students of all ages. Whether in kindergarten or high school, parents and teachers can explore a diverse range of engaging vocabulary. From fun and easy words like "octopus" and "orange" to more advanced terms like "optimal" and "outstanding," this comprehensive resource covers a spectrum of adjectives, nouns, and beyond. LUCA's selection is thoughtfully curated to provide ample practice for mastering the sounds and letters associated with the letter O. Elevate language skills and foster a love for learning with this specially chosen collection of O-starting words.

Words that Start with

O

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oar
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oatmeal
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octopus
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oil
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olive
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onion
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orange
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owl

List of Words that Start with O for Pre-K 3 (3-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with O

off

old

one

out

okay

ouch

orange

outside

Short and Easy Words that Start with O

off

old

one

out

okay

ouch

6-letter Words that Start with O

orange

7-letter Words that Start with O

outside

Nouns that Start with O

ouch

Sentences for 3-Year-Olds

Introduce your three-year-old to words that start with O! See how they're used in sentences below.

The orange ball is big and round.

When I fall down, sometimes I say "ouch!"

I have one teddy bear that I hug at night.

Grandma is old but she tells funny stories.

It's okay to cry if you are sad or hurt.

Turn the light off before we go to bed.

Let's go out and play in the garden.

I love playing outside with my friends.

List of Words that Start with O for Pre-K 4 (4-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with O

of

oh

on

or

ox

our

once

only

ours

ocean

oatmeal

outdoor

Short and Easy Words that Start with O

of

oh

on

or

ox

our

once

only

ours

5-letter Words that Start with O

ocean

7-letter Words that Start with O

oatmeal

outdoor

Descriptive Words that Start with O

outdoor

Nouns that Start with O

or

our

ocean

oatmeal

Sentences for 4-Year-Olds

Learn words that start with O! Here are sentences perfect for 4-year-olds to understand and use.

Only I get to pick the color of my cup.

Once I saw a bright star twinkle in the night sky.

On my table, I have a toy train and blocks.

Or we can play hide-and-seek instead of tag.

Ocean waves are big and blue, and fun to watch.

Oatmeal is what I eat for breakfast, with lots of honey.

Oh, look at the pretty flowers in the garden!

Of all my toys, the teddy bear is my favorite.

Outdoor games are so much fun when the sun is shining.

Ox are strong animals, bigger than horses!

Our family goes to the park every Sunday.

Ours is the house with the red door and the big tree.

List of Words that Start with O for Pre-K (5-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with O

oar

own

obey

open

oval

oven

over

other

otter

opposite

Short and Easy Words that Start with O

oar

own

obey

open

oval

oven

over

5-letter Words that Start with O

other

otter

Long Words that Start with O

opposite

Nouns that Start with O

oar

oven

other

otter

Verbs that Start with O

obey

Sentences for 5-Year-Olds

Help your five-year-old learn O words! Discover how to use them through these example sentences.

I own a book about dinosaurs.

We obey the rules when we play games.

Dad rowed the boat using an oar.

When you open the door, you'll see my new puppy.

The cat sat on the mat, which is the opposite of the dog.

I saw an otter swimming at the zoo.

I have one cookie and my sister has the other.

The ball we play with is shaped like an oval.

Mom puts the cookies in the oven to bake.

Jump over the puddle so you don't get wet!

List of Words that Start with O for Kindergarten (6-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with O

odd

owl

odor

often

olive

onion

order

office

orphan

outlaw

officer

opening

ostrich

organize

ornament

overflow

Short and Easy Words that Start with O

odd

owl

odor

5-letter Words that Start with O

often

olive

onion

order

6-letter Words that Start with O

office

orphan

outlaw

7-letter Words that Start with O

officer

opening

ostrich

Long Words that Start with O

organize

ornament

overflow

Descriptive Words that Start with O

odd

Nouns that Start with O

owl

odor

onion

ostrich

Verbs that Start with O

organize

Sentences for 6-Year-Olds

Help your child learn words that start with O with these easy sentences suitable for a six-year-old.

The friendly officer helps people in our town.

Dad often reads me a story before bed.

There's a strange odor coming from the kitchen.

Do you like to visit Mom's office when she's working?

I want an olive on each of my fingers!

The onion made me cry when I helped in the kitchen.

It's odd how my socks keep disappearing.

The storybook outlaw was captured by the sheriff.

Water will overflow the cup if you pour too much.

At night, the owl hoots in the big oak tree.

We should follow the order when playing games.

I saw an opening in the fence and peeked through.

The ostrich at the zoo can run really fast!

Help me organize my toy cars by color.

Hanging the ornament on the tree is my favorite part!

The story of the orphan kitten made me feel sad.

List of Words that Start with O for 1st Grade (7-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with O

oak

oil

oats

oily

offer

orbit

outer

owner

object

outfit

operate

orchard

obstacle

ointment

operator

original

orphaned

obnoxious

operation

overpower

Short and Easy Words that Start with O

oak

oil

oats

oily

5-letter Words that Start with O

offer

orbit

outer

owner

6-letter Words that Start with O

object

outfit

7-letter Words that Start with O

operate

orchard

Long Words that Start with O

obstacle

ointment

operator

original

orphaned

obnoxious

operation

overpower

outstanding

Descriptive Words that Start with O

oily

outer

obnoxious

outstanding

Nouns that Start with O

oak

owner

orchard

ointment

Verbs that Start with O

operate

orphaned

Sentences for 7-Year-Olds

Introducing O words for 7-year-olds to learn and use! Check out these sentences.

The orphaned kittens were adopted by a new family.

She had an original idea for her art project.

We picked apples in the orchard during our school trip.

The superhero managed to overpower the villain in the story.

Satellites orbit the Earth every day.

He wore his favorite superhero outfit to the costume party.

Her answer was so outstanding that it impressed the whole class.

The outer layer of the Earth is called the crust.

Who is the owner of that lost puppy?

She jumped over an obstacle in the playground race.

He made an obnoxious sound that made us all laugh.

The object of the game is to collect the most stars.

We fed the horses some oats at the farm.

The old oak tree has been standing for over a hundred years.

The operator answered the phone to help us with our question.

Doctors operate to help people get better.

She learned about the heart during the operation game.

The machinery felt oily after being used all day.

Mom applied ointment to the scrape to help it heal faster.

The car needs more oil to run smoothly.

I want to offer to help with the chores.

List of Words that Start with O for 2nd Grade (8-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with O

owe

odds

ounce

occupy

option

outlet

outrun

oxygen

oyster

offense

opinion

orderly

outcast

outline

obedient

occasion

official

opponent

opposing

ordinary

Short and Easy Words that Start with O

owe

odds

5-letter Words that Start with O

ounce

6-letter Words that Start with O

occupy

option

outlet

outrun

oxygen

oyster

7-letter Words that Start with O

offense

opinion

orderly

outcast

outline

Long Words that Start with O

obedient

occasion

official

opponent

opposing

ordinary

oriental

overcome

overturn

obedience

obviously

otherwise

ourselves

overboard

originally

Descriptive Words that Start with O

obedient

ordinary

Nouns that Start with O

outlet

oxygen

oyster

opinion

Verbs that Start with O

owe

occupy

outrun

opposing

Sentences for 8-Year-Olds

Help your child learn O words with these example sentences, designed specifically for 8-year-olds.

When we play tag, I can outrun my friends.

During the science class, we talked about how important oxygen is.

If I save my allowance, I will owe less on the new game.

In the movie, the brave knight will overturn the evil king's plan.

An ounce of honey is sweet enough for my tea.

We will go to the park unless it rains; otherwise, we'll stay home.

The president is an official leader of our country.

Playing fair means not breaking any offense during the game.

Understanding the odds helps us predict what might happen.

My parents occupy the front seats when we drive to Grandma's house.

My birthday is a special occasion we celebrate every year.

Obviously, brushing your teeth is important for a bright smile.

Being obedient means listening to my teacher's instructions carefully.

Pandas were originally found in the wild forests of China.

The ancient oriental dragon is a symbol of good luck.

Ordinary days can sometimes turn into unexpected adventures.

An orderly room is easy to play in.

There's always an option between juice or milk at breakfast.

Playing chess means thinking about opposing moves.

My opponent in the chess game was very clever.

Everyone has a different opinion on what game to play next.

Obedience is important when we have classroom rules.

List of Words that Start with O for 3rd Grade (9-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with O

oft

oasis

occur

olden

ought

obtain

offend

observe

obvious

offence

outcome

outrage

overrun

observer

occupant

outraged

overhead

overlook

overtake

objection

Short and Easy Words that Start with O

oft

5-letter Words that Start with O

oasis

occur

olden

ought

6-letter Words that Start with O

obtain

offend

7-letter Words that Start with O

observe

obvious

offence

outcome

outrage

overrun

Long Words that Start with O

observer

occupant

outraged

overhead

overlook

overtake

objection

observant

offensive

orchestra

organizer

originate

overwhelm

ownership

observance

occasional

ornamental

outrageous

overworked

observation

Descriptive Words that Start with O

olden

obvious

observant

occasional

outrageous

Nouns that Start with O

orchestra

ownership

Verbs that Start with O

occur

obtain

offend

observe

outraged

originate

overwhelm

outnumbered

Sentences for 9-Year-Olds

Learn how third-graders use the words that start with O in sentences! Here are some examples for you to read.

Sometimes while playing, an offence can cause a pause in the game.

When you offend someone, it's important to apologize.

It is not nice to say something offensive to your friends.

We have a picnic occasionally at the park when the weather’s good.

The person who lives in that house is the occupant.

List of Words that Start with O for 4th Grade (10-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with O

ode

omit

outdo

oblong

ordeal

origin

outcry

outlook

oblivion

obstruct

offender

outbreak

overland

overwork

obstinacy

outskirts

overrated

overreach

overthrow

obligation

Short and Easy Words that Start with O

ode

omit

5-letter Words that Start with O

outdo

6-letter Words that Start with O

oblong

ordeal

origin

outcry

7-letter Words that Start with O

outlook

Long Words that Start with O

oblivion

obstruct

offender

outbreak

overland

overwork

obstinacy

outskirts

overrated

overreach

overthrow

obligation

observable

occupation

obstruction

omnipresent

outstretched

Descriptive Words that Start with O

omnipresent

Nouns that Start with O

ode

ordeal

origin

outlook

oblivion

Verbs that Start with O

omit

outdo

obstruct

Sentences for 10-Year-Olds

Here are sentences with words starting with O for 10-year-olds. Enjoy these examples.

Our family went on an overland trip across the country.

The knight planned to overthrow the evil king in the story.

Dad says not to overwork yourself during soccer practice.

Trying to grab the cookie jar was an overreach for the little boy.

Some people think that superhero movies are overrated.

A pile of rocks was an obstruction on the bicycle trail.

When you don't listen, you obstruct the flow of our game.

Her obstinacy made it hard for her to apologize, even when she was wrong.

The final level in the video game was a real ordeal to beat.

The table was oblong, which made it perfect for the craft project.

In science class, the growth of the plants was observable over two weeks.

Someone who breaks the law is called an offender.

Many grown-ups go to their occupation every day to work.

In music class, we learned an ode about the changing seasons.

It's amazing how radio waves are omnipresent, surrounding us everywhere.

Always check your homework so you don't omit any important answers.

Having a positive outlook can make you happier.

She strived to outdo her last performance at the piano recital.

The outcry from fans was huge when the concert was canceled.

Living on the outskirts of town means we have a lot of open space to play.

He lay with his arms outstretched, making snow angels in the winter.

It's our obligation to be kind and honest with our friends.

When I spun around too fast, I felt like I was in oblivion.

Digging in my backyard, I wondered about the origin of the buried treasure.

Mom told us about the chickenpox outbreak at my cousin's school.

List of Words that Start with O for 5th Grade (11-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with O

orb

ore

oath

optic

oblige

offset

oppose

oracle

outset

obscure

outpost

oversee

outburst

outlying

overhaul

overture

offspring

oppressed

outgrowth

oversight

Short and Easy Words that Start with O

orb

ore

oath

5-letter Words that Start with O

optic

6-letter Words that Start with O

oblige

offset

oppose

oracle

outset

7-letter Words that Start with O

obscure

outpost

oversee

Long Words that Start with O

outburst

outlying

overhaul

overture

offspring

oppressed

outgrowth

oversight

occurrence

omnipotent

opposition

overbearing

Descriptive Words that Start with O

outlying

omnipotent

Nouns that Start with O

orb

ore

oath

outset

outpost

outburst

outgrowth

Verbs that Start with O

oblige

oppose

oppressed

Sentences for 11-Year-Olds

Discover new O words with these fun sentences for an 11-year-old!

Her outburst of laughter filled the room with joy.

The night sky was clear, showcasing the moon's beautiful orb.

We learned in class how metals are extracted from ore.

The old story spoke of an oracle who could see the future.

His overbearing attitude made teamwork difficult.

The car is old, and it's time for a major overhaul.

Their farm is in an outlying area, surrounded by open fields.

An outpost is a distant military camp on the frontier.

A little seedling is the beginning outgrowth of a mighty tree.

The outset of her journey was filled with excitement and hope.

The path ahead was obscure, hidden by the thick fog.

A rare occurrence happened today; it snowed in April!

He took an oath to always tell the truth.

At school, we learn how to oblige others with kindness.

Optic nerves connect our eyes to our brain to help us see.

The oppressed people hoped for freedom and fairness someday.

There was an opposition group to the unfair rules.

He will oppose the plan if it's not good for everyone.

Birds feeding their offspring is a beautiful sight.

Sometimes a little offset can make a huge difference in a design.

An omnipotent ruler would have unlimited power.

The orchestra played an overture before the main performance.

The manager will oversee the construction of the new park.

An oversight by the committee delayed the project's progress.

List of Words that Start with O for 6th Grade (12-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with O

omen

occult

oblique

ominous

oppress

obsolete

omission

objective

oblivious

obscurity

onslaught

oppression

outlandish

Short and Easy Words that Start with O

omen

6-letter Words that Start with O

occult

7-letter Words that Start with O

oblique

ominous

oppress

Long Words that Start with O

obsolete

omission

objective

oblivious

obscurity

onslaught

oppression

outlandish

Descriptive Words that Start with O

oblique

ominous

obsolete

oblivious

outlandish

Nouns that Start with O

omen

onslaught

Verbs that Start with O

oppress

Sentences for 12-Year-Olds

Learn the words that start with O in simple sentences for a 12-year-old. See how they're used below.

The lightning was an omen that the storm was very close.

That dark, ominous cloud means we might get rain.

He realized his mistake was an omission from the report.

The ladder was placed in an oblique angle against the wall.

Stories about the occult often involve witches or ghosts.

He was oblivious to the fact that his shoelaces were untied.

For the science project, her objective was to build a volcano.

My father says floppy disks are now obsolete technology.

It's unfair when powerful people oppress the weak.

Some history books describe the oppression of people long ago.

During the game, there was an onslaught of goals by the other team.

The ancient ruins had been hidden in obscurity for centuries.

The clown wore an outlandish outfit that made everyone laugh.

List of Words that Start with O for 7th Grade (13-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with O

offing

opaque

onerous

oration

orthodox

oppressor

occidental

omniscient

6-letter Words that Start with O

offing

opaque

7-letter Words that Start with O

onerous

oration

Long Words that Start with O

orthodox

oppressor

occidental

omniscient

Descriptive Words that Start with O

onerous

orthodox

omniscient

Nouns that Start with O

oppressor

Sentences for 13-Year-Olds

Unlock the meanings of words that start with O! Here are some sentence examples for 13-year-olds to understand their usage.

The painting was so opaque that I couldn't see any light through it.

The math homework felt onerous and took hours to complete.

The famous orator delivered an inspiring oration that moved everyone in the audience.

Her conservative views were very orthodox for our traditional community.

The harsh oppressor had little regard for the well-being of the people.

The ship was in the offing, barely visible on the ocean's horizon.

In the story, the omniscient narrator knew all the characters' thoughts and feelings.

The occidental traditions seemed quite different from the ones we have here in the East.

List of Words that Start with O for 8th Grade (14-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with O

odious

opulent

oratory

obliging

ordnance

orthodoxy

6-letter Words that Start with O

odious

7-letter Words that Start with O

opulent

oratory

Long Words that Start with O

obliging

ordnance

orthodoxy

Descriptive Words that Start with O

odious

opulent

Sentences for 14-Year-Olds

Learn key O words while reading these sentences written for a 14-year-old! Below are some examples.

Mr. Jenkins found the littering in the park to be an odious act.

James was obliging when he volunteered to help set up chairs for the school event.

The orthodoxy of her views was challenged during the debate competition.

She practiced her oratory skills for the upcoming speech contest.

The opulent mansion at the end of the street always looked like something out of a movie.

They learned about Civil War ordnance during their field trip to the historical museum.

List of Words that Start with O for 9th Grade (15-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with O

ostensible

Long Words that Start with O

ostensible

Descriptive Words that Start with O

ostensible

Sentences for 15-Year-Olds

Embark on a linguistic journey with our comprehensive list of words that start with "O". Tailored for 15-year-olds, these examples are crafted to enhance vocabulary skills and foster a deeper understanding of language. Let's delve into the world of words together!

It was ostensible that the magician's rabbit appeared out of nowhere.

For our experiment, the ostensible reason was to understand plant growth, but we really wanted to grow the biggest tomato.

How to Effectively Learn Words that Start with "O"

Alphabetical Order Sorting

Teach children to organize "O" words like "owl", "oak", "ocean", "opera", and "olive" in alphabetical order. This activity will help understand the alphabet sequence and word organization. Turn it into a game where each correct order earns a point!

Word Classification

Encourage your kids to classify "O" words into categories such as animals, objects, and actions. Sorting words like "ostrich", "outlet", and "overcome" into groups enhances cognitive skills. You can use drawings or toys for a hands-on classification experience.

Word and Picture Matching

Another engaging way to practice word recognition is matching words such as "ornament" and "operator" with corresponding pictures. Visual association is proved to strengthen memory and understanding of words. Use colorful pictures and reward matches with stickers!

Rhyming Words

Find rhymes for "O" words to explore phonetics. For example, a rhyming word for “over” would be “clover”. This phonemic awareness activity is essential for developing reading and spelling skills. Create a rhyming words treasure hunt!

Story Creation

Ask your young learner to create stories using words like "outstanding", "orphan", "often", and "owner". This activity fosters imagination and narrative skills. To make it even more fun, illustrate the story together after it's written!

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Scott Sosso is a serial entrepreneur recognized as one of the top in his industry from a young age. Before the age of 30, he used his entrepreneurial skills to grow a real estate startup to a billion in sales in just three years. Later, he took that entrepreneurial spirit to the healthcare industry, and through various senior leadership roles, he was a key team member who led a healthcare company to 6X gross revenues. While none of these journeys were easy, the process of scaling businesses and navigating complex market dynamics has been a testament to Scott's resilience and business acumen.

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