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

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A Complete List of Words Beginning with W for Developing Children's Language Fluency

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 has something great for you and your eager learners - a fantastic list of positive words beginning with "W"! From "wonderful" to "wholesome", from "wise" to "witty", this collection is sure to make learning fun. LUCA has carefully chosen words that cover different levels of knowledge, allowing for an enriching experience for children from kindergarten through middle school. Whether they are beginning to learn vocabulary or ready for more advanced vocabulary, there is something here for everyone. Dive into this world of words, and let the learning begin in a fun way!

Words that Start with

W

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wagon
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walrus
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watch
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well
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whale
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wheel
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window
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woodpecker

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

Most Common Words that Start with W

wet

who

why

walk

wall

what

wind

wish

worm

water

wiggle

Short and Easy Words that Start with W

wet

who

why

walk

wall

what

wind

wish

worm

5-letter Words that Start with W

water

6-letter Words that Start with W

wiggle

Nouns that Start with W

who

what

Sentences for 3-Year-Olds

Teach your kid the words that start with W in context! We have put together example sentences using some of the important words. Discover below.

Water is fun to splash in the bath.

My hands get wet when I wash them.

I can wiggle my toes under the blanket.

Who will play with me in the park?

The ball hit the wall and bounced back.

I saw a worm wriggling on the path.

Let's walk to the playground today.

What color is your favorite crayon?

Why do we have to go to bed early?

The wind is blowing the leaves around.

I wish for a big piece of birthday cake.

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

Most Common Words that Start with W

wag

win

wait

want

warm

wash

wave

wear

when

wing

wipe

wire

with

wolf

wood

word

watch

wheel

where

white

Short and Easy Words that Start with W

wag

win

wait

want

warm

wash

wave

wear

when

wing

wipe

wire

with

wolf

wood

word

5-letter Words that Start with W

watch

wheel

where

white

witch

woman

woods

write

wrong

6-letter Words that Start with W

window

winter

7-letter Words that Start with W

welcome

whisper

writing

Nouns that Start with W

witch

woman

Verbs that Start with W

write

Sentences for 4-Year-Olds

Let's learn how simple sentences use words that start with W. These examples are great for 4-year-olds to understand.

I help Daddy wash the car on sunny days.

Look at how the white snow covers the ground in winter.

My friend can whisper secrets in my ear at playtime.

Let's wait our turn to slide down the slide.

I saw a witch in my storybook and she was not scary.

When I win the game, I feel so happy!

I wear my favorite hat when we go to the park.

Here are sentences perfect for 4-year-olds that include words starting with W.

We wave to the bus driver every morning.

I saw a big wolf in my picture book today.

The woods are full of tall trees and little animals.

I can write my name with help from my teacher.

The window lets the sunshine into our room.

Mom says it's wrong to grab toys from others.

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

Most Common Words that Start with W

we

way

web

wig

wake

warn

wasp

wavy

weak

week

west

wide

wife

work

wagon

weird

whale

whine

windy

world

Short and Easy Words that Start with W

we

way

web

wig

wake

warn

wasp

wavy

weak

week

west

wide

wife

work

5-letter Words that Start with W

wagon

weird

whale

whine

windy

world

would

wrist

6-letter Words that Start with W

wooden

7-letter Words that Start with W

weather

whistle

wrestle

Long Words that Start with W

whiskers

Descriptive Words that Start with W

wavy

weak

weird

windy

wooden

Nouns that Start with W

we

way

wasp

week

wife

wagon

whale

world

wrist

Verbs that Start with W

warn

wrestle

Sentences for 5-Year-Olds

Perfect for 5-year-olds, here are sentences with words that start with 'W'. Enjoy reading them together.

The water is wavy when the wind blows.

Look at that huge world map on the wall.

I know a secret way to tie my shoes.

Mommy will warn us before the thunderstorm comes.

Traveling west means the sun sets in front of us.

It's too windy to fly a kite today.

Daddy goes to work every day except on weekends.

Next week is my birthday, and I'm so excited!

We can share my toys when you come over.

Sometimes I feel weak when I'm sick, but then I get better.

My doll has a wig that looks like real hair.

Spiders make a web to catch their bugs.

The weather is warm, and the sun is shining.

Your arms are so wide when you give hugs.

Our garden has a little wooden house for birds.

That's a weird looking vegetable; what is it?

A wife is what you call someone's mommy when she is married.

Watch out for the wasp; it might sting!

I can wear a watch on my wrist.

Pulling the wagon is fun, especially when it's full of toys.

A whale is a very big animal in the ocean.

Brother and sister pretend to wrestle, but they're careful.

I don't like to whine, but sometimes I really want cookies.

My cat has whiskers that tickle my hand.

Can you hear the train whistle from our house?

Every morning, I wake up and stretch like a cat.

I wonder what we would do if we found a treasure.

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

Most Common Words that Start with W

wax

wee

wand

well

wild

wise

waist

waste

weigh

wheat

which

whole

widen

worry

walnut

wander

warmth

watery

weapon

weight

Short and Easy Words that Start with W

wax

wee

wand

well

wild

wise

5-letter Words that Start with W

waist

waste

weigh

wheat

which

whole

widen

worry

6-letter Words that Start with W

walnut

wander

warmth

watery

weapon

weight

willow

wizard

worker

7-letter Words that Start with W

warning

wedding

weeping

western

whoever

without

workman

worried

Long Words that Start with W

whatever

whenever

worrying

whistling

wonderful

wrestling

Descriptive Words that Start with W

watery

wonderful

Nouns that Start with W

waist

wheat

which

walnut

warmth

weapon

willow

wizard

worker

whoever

workman

Verbs that Start with W

weigh

widen

wander

weeping

worrying

whistling

Sentences for 6-Year-Olds

These sentences help six-year-olds learn words that start with W. Enjoy reading them out loud!

The willow tree's branches dance gracefully in the wind.

When I grow up, I want to be as wise as grandma.

Whales are such wonderful and huge creatures of the sea.

Wild animals roam freely in the forest, living their own adventures.

A wedding is a special celebration of love between two people.

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

Most Common Words that Start with W

war

whip

wick

will

wilt

wine

wink

wont

wrap

while

whirl

worth

wound

wreck

weaken

wearer

weekly

within

wonder

wreath

Short and Easy Words that Start with W

war

whip

wick

will

wilt

wine

wink

wont

wrap

5-letter Words that Start with W

while

whirl

worth

wound

wreck

6-letter Words that Start with W

weaken

wearer

weekly

within

wonder

wreath

wrench

writer

7-letter Words that Start with W

wealthy

whether

wildcat

worship

wrinkle

Long Words that Start with W

wardrobe

wasteful

wherever

woodland

workshop

wrestler

wrinkled

worshipper

Descriptive Words that Start with W

wasteful

Nouns that Start with W

wine

wearer

wreath

writer

whether

wildcat

woodland

workshop

wrestler

Verbs that Start with W

wilt

weaken

Sentences for 7-Year-Olds

Master words that start with W with these easy sentences for 7-year-olds. Read them below.

Weaken:

When you don't eat your veggies, your muscles might weaken.

While:

I like to draw pictures while listening to music.

Wildcat:

The wildcat at the zoo looked strong and fierce.

Wherever:

You can take your teddy bear wherever you go.

Wilt:

If you don't water the flowers, they will wilt.

Whip:

The chef will whip the cream until it's fluffy for our dessert.

Whirl:

Watch the leaves whirl in the wind on a breezy day.

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

Most Common Words that Start with W

wiz

wade

warp

weep

whom

wool

waxed

width

wring

waiter

wealth

wicked

wigwam

winged

wintry

wooded

warfare

warlike

warrior

willing

Short and Easy Words that Start with W

wiz

wade

warp

weep

whom

wool

5-letter Words that Start with W

waxed

width

wring

6-letter Words that Start with W

waiter

wealth

wicked

wigwam

winged

wintry

wooded

7-letter Words that Start with W

warfare

warlike

warrior

willing

witness

Long Words that Start with W

watchful

weakness

wildness

workings

warehouse

whichever

woodchuck

wickedness

wilderness

windowpane

willingness

Descriptive Words that Start with W

wintry

warlike

watchful

Nouns that Start with W

whom

wool

width

waiter

wealth

warrior

woodchuck

Verbs that Start with W

wade

weep

waxed

Sentences for 8-Year-Olds

Learn how these W words can be used in sentences suitable for an 8-year-old. Enjoy reading our examples below.

When I wade in the stream, I can feel the small fish tickling my toes.

The tale of the warrior and the dragon fascinated me with its bravery and valor.

On a wintry morning, I love watching the snowflakes gently fall to the ground.

My kitten has the softest wool-like fur I have ever touched.

Beside the wooded trail, we spotted a woodchuck peeping out from its burrow.

The waitress was so watchful, she noticed when we needed more water right away.

The windowpane was so clear that I could see every winged bird in the sky.

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

Most Common Words that Start with W

wail

wiry

wages

weary

weave

wedge

whiff

widow

warped

wedded

wicker

wisdom

wither

widower

withdraw

wholesome

worthless

witchcraft

withdrawal

worshipful

Short and Easy Words that Start with W

wail

wiry

5-letter Words that Start with W

wages

weary

weave

wedge

whiff

widow

6-letter Words that Start with W

warped

wedded

wicker

wisdom

wither

7-letter Words that Start with W

widower

Long Words that Start with W

withdraw

wholesome

worthless

witchcraft

withdrawal

worshipful

Descriptive Words that Start with W

wiry

wholesome

worthless

worshipful

Nouns that Start with W

whiff

widow

wicker

wisdom

witchcraft

Verbs that Start with W

warped

wither

withdraw

Sentences for 9-Year-Olds

Learn how sentences use words that start with W! Here are examples crafted for 9-year-olds to understand better.

My friend's cat is so wiry, it can squeeze through tight spaces.

They wedded in a beautiful garden full of flowers.

Can you weave a basket like the one at the market?

I used a wedge to split the log for our campfire.

That toy is worthless if it doesn't make you happy.

The wicker chair on the porch is where I read books.

He was so worshipful of his superhero figures, they had a special shelf.

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

Most Common Words that Start with W

woe

woo

ward

ware

wary

whim

whit

wily

wits

wager

waltz

wharf

witty

wordy

wrath

worthy

wayward

weighty

whereas

whereby

Short and Easy Words that Start with W

woe

woo

ward

ware

wary

whim

whit

wily

wits

5-letter Words that Start with W

wager

waltz

wharf

witty

wordy

wrath

6-letter Words that Start with W

worthy

7-letter Words that Start with W

wayward

weighty

whereas

whereby

widowed

womanly

worldly

wrangle

wrecker

Long Words that Start with W

watchman

wrathful

wretched

whirlwind

withering

withstand

womanhood

Descriptive Words that Start with W

wary

wily

witty

wordy

wayward

weighty

worldly

wretched

Nouns that Start with W

woe

whim

whit

wharf

wrath

wrecker

watchman

whirlwind

womanhood

Verbs that Start with W

wrangle

withering

withstand

Sentences for 10-Year-Olds

Expand your vocabulary with these W words! Perfect for 10-year-olds to learn and use in everyday conversation.

A wrecker came to move the broken-down car off the street.

The flowers in the vase were withering without water.

I felt utterly wretched when I lost my favorite toy.

The kids will often wrangle over who gets to play the video game first.

I gave my teacher an apple because she's worthy of my gratitude.

He didn't know it, but he didn't even have a whit of evidence.

The leaves swirled around in a whirlwind on a blustery day.

His wrath was visible when he found out his window had been broken.

A wrathful person can be very scary when they're shouting.

Traveling to different countries can make you more worldly.

The decision she had to make was very weighty, and it took her a while.

Fishermen tied their boats to the wharf before the storm hit.

Celebrating womanhood can be empowering and joyful.

She carried herself with a womanly grace that was admired by all.

Woe betide anyone who forgot their homework at home.

The wayward puppy ran off every time the gate was left open.

Using your wits can help you solve tricky puzzles.

Many superheroes can withstand extreme temperatures.

Buying ice cream on a whim made the hot day much more enjoyable.

Sometimes professors can be very wordy when they give lectures.

He decided to woo his crush by writing her a poem.

Whereas before the park was empty, now it was full of playing children.

The invention worked whereby heat was used to generate electricity.

Being witty can make you the life of the party.

A wily fox can outsmart hunters.

They learned the waltz in dance class and practiced for the recital.

Always be ware of strangers offering you candy.

She became the ward of her aunt and uncle after her parents moved abroad.

My brother made a wager that he could eat ten hotdogs in one sitting.

The watchman kept an eye on the warehouse all night.

Always be wary of deals that seem too good to be true.

After becoming widowed, she dedicated her life to helping others.

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

Most Common Words that Start with W

wit

waft

wage

wield

whilst

writhe

warrant

wayside

welfare

westerly

wondrous

weariness

whimsical

wholesale

Short and Easy Words that Start with W

wit

waft

wage

5-letter Words that Start with W

wield

6-letter Words that Start with W

whilst

writhe

7-letter Words that Start with W

warrant

wayside

welfare

Long Words that Start with W

westerly

wondrous

weariness

whimsical

wholesale

Descriptive Words that Start with W

westerly

wondrous

whimsical

Nouns that Start with W

wit

Verbs that Start with W

wield

writhe

Sentences for 11-Year-Olds

Enhance your child's vocabulary with these sentences featuring words that start with W. Specially crafted for 11-year-olds.

I learned how to wield a baton in marching band.

Her wit is as sharp as a tack, always ready with a joke.

The garden was filled with whimsical statues and wind chimes.

Many stores offer goods at wholesale prices for bigger savings.

Whilst cleaning my room, I uncovered my lost favorite book.

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

Most Common Words that Start with W

welsh

winch

withhold

withholding

wretchedness

5-letter Words that Start with W

welsh

winch

Long Words that Start with W

withhold

withholding

wretchedness

Verbs that Start with W

welsh

withhold

withholding

Sentences for 12-Year-Olds

Help your child learn W words with these example sentences for 12-year-olds.

The mechanic used a winch to lift the heavy engine out of the car.

Sometimes it's important to withhold judgment until you have all the facts.

During tax season, your employer is responsible for withholding the correct amount from your paycheck.

Many classic novels explore themes of wretchedness and the human condition.

Be careful not to welsh on a promise; it's important to keep your word.

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

Most Common Words that Start with W

wane

wanton

wraith

Short and Easy Words that Start with W

wane

6-letter Words that Start with W

wanton

wraith

Verbs that Start with W

wane

Sentences for 13-Year-Olds

Learn how these words beginning with W are used in sentences! Below are examples crafted especially for 13-year-olds to understand these words in context.

The wraith appeared as a faint shadow in the old legend.

As the moon started to wane, the night sky grew darker.

The rogue prince was known for his wanton disregard of the rules.

After his joyride, his wanton use of the family car was sternly punished.

Legend has it that a wraith haunts the ancient castle at midnight.

Her interest in the game began to wane once she discovered a new hobby.

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

Most Common Words that Start with W

whence

6-letter Words that Start with W

whence

Sentences for 14-Year-Olds

Learn how to use words that start with W in sentences! Here are some examples for fourteen-year-olds to help understand these words better.

From whence did that mysterious sound come?

He wondered whence the idea had originated.

Whence goes your journey, traveler?

The old traditions, whence they came, hold many stories.

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

Most Common Words that Start with W

writ

wayfarer

windlass

Short and Easy Words that Start with W

writ

Long Words that Start with W

wayfarer

windlass

Nouns that Start with W

writ

windlass

Sentences for 15-Year-Olds

Learn to use words that start with W in context! Here are sentences crafted for 15-year-olds to help understand some essential words.

The wayfarer shared stories of his travels across the globe.

We watched the sailors use the windlass to hoist the anchor aboard the ship.

She received a writ summoning her to court for jury duty.

While hiking, we spotted a wayfarer who seemed to know every trail by heart.

The ancient castle's windlass was still functional after hundreds of years.

His written declaration came in the form of an official writ.

How to Effectively Learn Words that Start with "W"

Alphabetical Order Sorting

Teach children to organize "W" words like "whale", "wagon", "window", "witch", and "wasp" 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 "W" words into categories such as animals, objects, and actions. Sorting words like "wolf", "watch", and "walk" 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 "walrus" and "windmill" 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 "W" words to explore phonetics. For example, a rhyming word for “wheat” might be “seat”. 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 "wander", "worry", "wizard", and "whisper". 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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