Words Starting with Letter 'Y'

A type of tropical tree or shrub, or its hard wood, often found in warm regions.

A large, fancy, and expensive boat that people use for relaxing pleasure cruises or exciting ocean races.

A person who sails, owns, or races on a large and fancy pleasure boat called a yacht.

A lively green woodpecker bird that makes a loud sound like a laughing chuckle while flying through the trees.

A noisy, rough person who is acting wild and making a big commotion.

The sacred traditional name for God used in the Hebrew Bible and Jewish and Christian traditions.

The ancient religion of the Israelites who worshiped Yahweh.

An ancient writer or source in the Bible who famously used the special name Yahweh for God.

A large, heavy ox with long, shaggy hair that lives in very cold, high mountain regions like Tibet.

A traditional Japanese meat stew made with flavorful ingredients simmered together in a pot.

A native person from the cold Sakha region in Siberia who has adapted to living in freezing weather.

A starchy, sweet root vegetable with a rough, brown skin that grows in warm places and is delicious baked.

An old-fashioned Chinese headquarters, office, or residence used by a government official.

An edible root vegetable that grows underground, similar to a sweet potato or yam.

In Chinese philosophy, the bright, active, and masculine half of the universe.

To grab onto something and give it a sudden, hard pull to move it.

A person who was born in or lives in the United States, especially someone from the northern states.

To make a sharp, high-pitched barking sound like a tiny, excited puppy.

The grassy outdoor area right around a house where kids can play games and run around.

The outer end of a yard on a ship's mast where sails are attached.

As much stuff as a standard measuring yard will hold, or enough items to fill up a whole backyard.

Quick, lively, and ready to move or act fast, especially when working on a sailing ship.

A type of furry monkey with long, bushy hair that lives in the trees of South America.

A thick thread made of wool or cotton that people use for knitting sweaters and scarves.

Made completely of yarn, which is spun thread used for knitting cozy sweaters and scarves.

A fun, traditional growling sound that pirates in stories and movies are said to make.

A wild meadow plant that grows flat bunches of tiny white or pink flowers and fern-like leaves.

A type of wading bird with a long beak, also known as a godwit, that walks along muddy shores.

An old-fashioned word that people used long ago when they wanted to talk about a gate.

An old, tired workhorse that has grown weak from working hard for many years.

A small evergreen holly tree with shiny green leaves that grows in the warm southern United States.

A tropical plant grown for its starchy roots that are eaten like potatoes.

When a moving ship or airplane suddenly twists or turns sideways off its straight course.

A type of small sailboat that has two masts, with the smaller mast placed near the very back of the boat.

To open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply because you are feeling very tired or bored.

To open your mouth and make a very loud, harsh cry, shout, or yell.

A tropical skin disease that causes itchy, bumpy sores to form on the body.

An old-fashioned or formal word that means yes, often used when voting in a group.

When a mother sheep or goat gives birth to a brand new baby lamb or kid.

A long period of 365 days, or 12 months, that it takes Earth to travel all the way around the sun.

An Australian tree with hard wood, also known commonly as the beefwood tree.

Happening, arriving, or being celebrated precisely once during every single calendar year.

To feel a strong, sad, and deep desire for something you really miss or want to have.

To burrow or hide in the earth like an animal digging a cozy underground den.

A tiny living thing used by bakers to make bread dough puff up and rise before it gets baked.

Smelling or tasting like bread dough made with yeast, or being full of bubbly energy and ideas.

An old-fashioned word from long ago that means someone went or walked somewhere.

An old-fashioned word used long ago to describe the Christmas or New Year holiday season.

A yellowhammer, which is a small European songbird with bright yellow feathers on its head.

Another spelling of yolk, which is the round yellow center part of a bird's egg.

To shout loudly and strongly with your voice because you are excited, angry, or scared.

A bright, cheerful color like the shining sun, sour lemons, or a big school bus.

A plant sickness that stops green leaves from working right and turns them yellow.

A quick, sharp, high-pitched cry that a frightened puppy or hurt dog makes suddenly.

A person or animal that makes a short, sharp cry or bark, like a puppy when it gets startled.

A strong desire or longing for something, or the official paper and coin money used in the country of Japan.

A dark, heavy rock or mineral made from iron, calcium, and silicon elements.

A hardworking farmer who owns and works on their very own piece of land.

A casual, spoken way of pronouncing the word your when people are talking quickly in everyday conversation.

A plant or herb used to make tea, especially in South America.