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

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Scott Sosso

An Extensive List of Words Starting with V to Help Your Kid With Pronunciation, Reading & Writing

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.

LUCA presents an exciting compilation of positive words starting with "V" to boost your child's vocabulary. From "vibrant" to "valiant" and "victorious" to "vivacious," this list promises an enriching learning experience. These words are not only fun but also cater to different learning levels. Practicing these words will improve reading comprehension and writing. Whether your child is just starting out or ready for more advanced words, this list has them covered. Dive into this vibrant world of words!

Words that Start with

V

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vacation
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van
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vanilla
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vase
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vegetables
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vest
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violin
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volcano

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

Most Common Words that Start with V

very

voice

vegetable

Short and Easy Words that Start with V

very

5-letter Words that Start with V

voice

Long Words that Start with V

vegetable

Sentences for 4-Year-Olds

Introduce your little one to words that start with V! Below are sentences using words that four-year-olds can grasp.

The bird's very colorful feathers amazed me.

My voice can be loud when I'm happy and playing.

I feel very happy when I play with my toys.

A vegetable garden is where we grow tomatoes and carrots.

Can you hear the very quiet sound of the wind?

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

Most Common Words that Start with V

van

vest

view

visit

vacation

Short and Easy Words that Start with V

van

vest

view

5-letter Words that Start with V

visit

Long Words that Start with V

vacation

Nouns that Start with V

van

Sentences for 5-Year-Olds

See how these words starting with V are used in sentences. Below are examples for five-year-olds to learn and understand.

The van is red and goes beep-beep on the street.

From the hill, I can view the whole city and it looks so big.

We're going on a vacation to the beach where we can build sandcastles.

I wear my vest when it's chilly outside, and it keeps me warm.

Next weekend, we will visit grandma and she will make us pancakes.

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

Most Common Words that Start with V

vine

value

vowel

vacuum

vision

volume

vehicle

visitor

volcano

violence

volunteer

vocabulary

Short and Easy Words that Start with V

vine

5-letter Words that Start with V

value

vowel

6-letter Words that Start with V

vacuum

vision

volume

7-letter Words that Start with V

vehicle

visitor

volcano

Long Words that Start with V

violence

volunteer

vocabulary

Nouns that Start with V

vowel

visitor

volcano

Sentences for 6-Year-Olds

Here are simple sentences for six-year-olds using words that start with V. Check them out!

The vowel A is the first vowel in the alphabet.

When we mix baking soda and vinegar, it’s like a volcano erupting.

I save coins in my piggy bank because they have value.

I'm learning new words to grow my vocabulary.

I turn the volume up when my favorite song plays.

At school, we had a volunteer come and read us a story.

When we make a mess, we use the vacuum to clean it up.

Our family car is a big red vehicle that takes us to Grandma’s house.

In cartoons, I've seen superheroes stop violence and save the day.

Grapes grow on a vine, and they are yummy.

I use my vision to spot colorful birds in the sky.

Yesterday, a visitor came to our class to show us science experiments.

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

Most Common Words that Start with V

vase

vote

venom

valley

velvet

violet

violin

voyage

variety

victory

viewing

village

vinegar

violent

Short and Easy Words that Start with V

vase

vote

5-letter Words that Start with V

venom

6-letter Words that Start with V

valley

velvet

violet

violin

voyage

7-letter Words that Start with V

variety

victory

viewing

village

vinegar

violent

Descriptive Words that Start with V

violent

Nouns that Start with V

vase

venom

valley

velvet

violin

vinegar

Verbs that Start with V

viewing

Sentences for 7-Year-Olds

Learn with us using these fun sentences with words that start with V. Enjoy reading together!

The valley was filled with colorful flowers in the spring.

While viewing the stars, I wished I could visit them one day.

Can vinegar clean the windows? Let's try!

Our village is decorated with bright lights for the festival.

She felt a sense of victory after building the tallest block tower.

Did you know that grown-ups vote to choose who makes the rules?

Imagine going on a long voyage across the sea in a big ship.

I love listening to music when my sister plays the violin.

Dad gave me a violet flower for being kind to my friend.

We should never use violent words; always be gentle and kind.

Mom put pretty flowers in the vase on the dining table.

We saw a variety of animals at the zoo, from monkeys to elephants.

Bee venom can hurt, but bees usually don't sting unless they're scared.

My new dress has a velvet ribbon that is soft to touch.

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

Most Common Words that Start with V

vary

vein

verb

valid

vapor

venus

verse

vocal

vanish

verbal

vacancy

version

villain

visible

vulture

valuable

venomous

volcanic

vanishing

Short and Easy Words that Start with V

vary

vein

verb

5-letter Words that Start with V

valid

vapor

venus

verse

vocal

6-letter Words that Start with V

vanish

verbal

7-letter Words that Start with V

vacancy

version

villain

visible

vulture

Long Words that Start with V

valuable

venomous

volcanic

vanishing

Descriptive Words that Start with V

valid

venomous

volcanic

Nouns that Start with V

verb

villain

Verbs that Start with V

vary

vanish

vanishing

Sentences for 8-Year-Olds

Help your child learn words that start with V! Here are some sentences perfect for an 8-year-old.

A vulture can fly high in the sky and has very sharp eyes.

If the room is bright, it's easier to see because everything is more visible.

My teacher said my excuse for not doing homework was not valid.

Minerals can be very valuable because they are rare and beautiful.

We learned about volcanic rocks that come from inside the Earth.

Some snakes are venomous, which means their bite can be very dangerous.

When we use our verbal skills, we speak and use words.

The verb in the sentence tells us what action is happening.

Venus is one of the planets in our solar system, and it's very hot there.

Colors can vary even in the same type of flower.

Harry Houdini was famous for his vanishing acts where he'd disappear on stage.

When someone sings with their vocal cords, they can make music with their voice.

Steam is a vapor that can form when water gets very hot.

A verse is part of a song or poem that repeats a rhythm or theme.

If a hotel has a vacancy, it means there's a room available to stay in.

In stories, a villain is often the character who causes trouble for others.

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

Most Common Words that Start with V

vat

vow

vast

veil

vague

vault

vigil

viper

virus

vacant

vessel

victim

various

veteran

vicious

volumes

vertical

voluntary

Short and Easy Words that Start with V

vat

vow

vast

veil

5-letter Words that Start with V

vague

vault

vigil

viper

virus

6-letter Words that Start with V

vacant

vessel

victim

7-letter Words that Start with V

various

veteran

vicious

volumes

Long Words that Start with V

vertical

voluntary

Descriptive Words that Start with V

vast

vague

vacant

various

vicious

Nouns that Start with V

vat

vigil

viper

vessel

victim

veteran

Sentences for 9-Year-Olds

These sentences help 9-year-olds learn V words. See how they're used below.

The virus spread quickly, but the doctors worked hard to stop it.

During our hike, we saw a viper slithering through the grass.

He kept a nightly vigil by the fire to keep us safe.

The old mansion looked spooky since it was vacant for years.

We visited a bank vault on our field trip and saw where money is kept.

The vat in the winery was big enough to hold thousands of grapes.

The vast ocean stretched as far as the eye could see.

There are various flavors of ice cream, but chocolate is my favorite.

She wore a veil on stage during the play to look like a ghost.

The cat was vicious when protecting her kittens from strangers.

A hero saved the victim from the dangerous situation.

Sailboats are a type of vessel that travels across the water.

His description of the monster was so vague, we could hardly imagine it.

Climbers secured the ropes in a vertical line up the steep mountain.

I made a vow to help clean the park every weekend.

Volunteering at the animal shelter was a voluntary choice to help pets find homes.

The library had vast volumes of books where you could learn about dinosaurs or stars.

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

Most Common Words that Start with V

vain

vent

void

vigor

villa

vital

verify

vermin

volley

varying

vibrate

voucher

variable

vicinity

vigorous

variation

vengeance

violation

vegetation

victorious

Short and Easy Words that Start with V

vain

vent

void

5-letter Words that Start with V

vigor

villa

vital

6-letter Words that Start with V

verify

vermin

volley

7-letter Words that Start with V

varying

vibrate

voucher

Long Words that Start with V

variable

vicinity

vigorous

variation

vengeance

violation

vegetation

victorious

ventilation

Descriptive Words that Start with V

vain

vital

vigorous

victorious

Nouns that Start with V

vigor

villa

vermin

Verbs that Start with V

verify

varying

vibrate

Sentences for 10-Year-Olds

Here are sentences showcasing words that start with V for a 10-year-old to learn!

Daddy opens the vent in the car for fresh air when we drive.

Staying calm is vital when you're in a difficult situation.

The villa on the hill looks like a palace from a fairytale.

We won the soccer game and felt victorious.

In science class, we learned how to verify our experiments with tests.

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

Most Common Words that Start with V

vale

veal

verge

vivid

vogue

vanity

veiled

virtue

valiant

variant

venison

venture

verdict

vibrant

vastness

vineyard

vermilion

vigilance

virtually

voiceless

Short and Easy Words that Start with V

vale

veal

5-letter Words that Start with V

verge

vivid

vogue

6-letter Words that Start with V

vanity

veiled

virtue

7-letter Words that Start with V

valiant

variant

venison

venture

verdict

vibrant

Long Words that Start with V

vastness

vineyard

vermilion

vigilance

virtually

voiceless

Descriptive Words that Start with V

vivid

valiant

vibrant

voiceless

Nouns that Start with V

vale

venison

verdict

vineyard

Verbs that Start with V

veiled

Sentences for 11-Year-Olds

Learn how these words starting with V take shape in sentences! Here are examples geared for 11-year-olds. Check them out below.

Our family enjoyed a dinner of grilled venison last weekend.

She wore a veiled hat to the garden party for a touch of mystery.

We were on the verge of discovering the hidden treasure in the backyard.

The robot can virtually clean the entire house by itself.

Showing kindness to others is a true virtue to live by.

After much deliberation, the jury finally reached a verdict.

Starting a lemonade stand is a small business venture for kids.

You can't fathom the vastness of the ocean until you see it.

For dinner, we're having veal with a side of mashed potatoes.

Apples come in many variant colors, including red, green, and yellow.

Vigilance is important when you're crossing the street by yourself.

The sunset painted the sky in shades of vermilion and pink.

Our classroom was vibrant with colorful paintings and decorations.

My uncle has a vineyard where he grows grapes for wine.

Her imagination is so vivid she can create entire worlds in her stories.

Fashion is always changing, but denim jeans seem to stay in vogue.

Sometimes the most powerful messages are the ones that are voiceless.

The vale was filled with wildflowers and chirping birds.

A valiant knight always stands up to protect their kingdom.

It's easy to fall into vanity when you only focus on outer appearances.

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

Most Common Words that Start with V

vie

vice

vicar

vista

vortex

vantage

vintage

velocity

virtuous

vitality

vocation

valuation

versatile

visionary

vanquished

vulnerable

Short and Easy Words that Start with V

vie

vice

5-letter Words that Start with V

vicar

vista

6-letter Words that Start with V

vortex

7-letter Words that Start with V

vantage

vintage

Long Words that Start with V

velocity

virtuous

vitality

vocation

valuation

versatile

visionary

vanquished

vulnerable

Descriptive Words that Start with V

virtuous

versatile

vulnerable

Nouns that Start with V

vice

vicar

vista

Verbs that Start with V

vie

vanquished

Sentences for 12-Year-Olds

Learn new vocabulary with these sample sentences for 12-year-olds, using words that begin with V.

The valuation of my baseball cards has increased since last year.

Grandma showed me her vintage dress from the 1960s.

I will vie for the first-place trophy in the spelling bee.

It's important to understand the difference between virtue and vice.

Leaves swirl in the vortex of the wind during the storm.

Choosing the right vocation is all about finding what you're passionate about.

A visionary is someone who imagines how the world could be different.

The small kitten looked vulnerable all alone, but we took her in and gave her a home.

Being honest and kind are part of being virtuous.

From the mountaintop, the vista of the valley was breathtaking.

Eating fruits and vegetables helps maintain vitality and good health.

Scientists measure the velocity of an object to know how fast it's moving.

The opposing chess player was vanquished in less than twenty moves.

Climbing higher gives you a vantage point to see the entire landscape.

The vicar gave a moving sermon at the church last Sunday.

My teacher says I am versatile because I play many instruments and sports well.

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

Most Common Words that Start with V

valor

visage

verdant

vestige

validity

vanguard

venetian

vigilant

volatile

volition

veritable

vindication

5-letter Words that Start with V

valor

6-letter Words that Start with V

visage

7-letter Words that Start with V

verdant

vestige

Long Words that Start with V

validity

vanguard

venetian

vigilant

volatile

volition

veritable

vindication

Descriptive Words that Start with V

verdant

vigilant

veritable

Nouns that Start with V

valor

vanguard

Sentences for 13-Year-Olds

Here are examples of sentences showcasing words that start with V, perfect for 13-year-olds to learn and understand.

A veritable feast awaited us at the banquet with an array of delicious dishes.

Our backyard was a verdant oasis, lush and green after the spring rains.

During our vacation in Italy, we bought Venetian masks as souvenirs.

She had to prove the validity of her argument with solid evidence.

The firefighter showed great valor when rescuing the kitten from the burning building.

Pioneers in technology often find themselves in the vanguard of innovation.

His visage was stern, but his eyes twinkled with concealed amusement.

Some chemicals are volatile and must be handled with care in the science lab.

Without any pressure, she made the decision of her own volition to volunteer at the animal shelter.

Archaeologists found a vestige of ancient pottery during the excavation.

The court's ruling provided vindication for the wrongly accused man.

Being vigilant about online safety is important when surfing the internet.

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

Most Common Words that Start with V

variance

vehement

venerable

vicarious

voyeurism

vindictive

voluminous

vainglorious

Long Words that Start with V

variance

vehement

venerable

vicarious

voyeurism

vindictive

voluminous

vainglorious

Descriptive Words that Start with V

vehement

venerable

vicarious

vindictive

voluminous

Sentences for 14-Year-Olds

Learn some challenging "V" words designed for a 14-year-old's vocabulary. Check out the examples below.

Vindictive behavior often leads to more trouble and hurt feelings.

Excessive voyeurism is not only inappropriate but also invades others' privacy.

She wore a voluminous dress to the ball that billowed around her as she danced.

The variance in temperatures this week has been extreme, from hot to cold.

He was vehement in his protest against the unfair team selection.

His vainglorious attitude was evident when he boasted about his minor achievements as if they were monumental.

She experienced vicarious joy through her friend's success in the science competition.

The venerable professor was respected by all for his lifetime of contributions to the field of history.

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

Most Common Words that Start with V

virility

virulent

veneration

vociferous

Long Words that Start with V

virility

virulent

veneration

vociferous

Descriptive Words that Start with V

virulent

vociferous

Sentences for 15-Year-Olds

Learn these unique V words in sentences suitable for a 15-year-old. Below are the examples.

The vociferous crowd at the football game cheered so loudly that it could be heard from blocks away.

The veneration of historical figures was evident in how the teacher passionately described their achievements.

The hero in the story was admired for his virility and bravery during the challenging quest.

Unfortunately, the once peaceful debate turned virulent, with both sides attacking each other's character.

How to Effectively Learn Words that Start with "V"

Alphabetical Order Sorting

Teach children to organize "V" words like "vase", "violet", "vehicle", "villain", and "vestige" 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 "V" words into categories such as animals, objects, and actions. Sorting words like "vulture", "violin", and "vacuum" 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 "villain" and "van" 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 "V" words to explore phonetics. For example, a rhyming word for “vote” might be “boat”. 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 "voyage", "veneer", "valor", and "viscous". 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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