5-Letter Nouns Starting With T
Here's the list of all the 544 5-Letter Nouns Starting With T in the English Language.
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| there | 1. a location other than here; that place; location, medial pronoun; demonstrative pronoun, location; quantifier: demonstrative determiner, distal; demonstrative pronoun, location; quantifier: demonstrative determiner, singular, distal More Definitions → |
| terms | 1. status with respect to the relations between people or groups 2. the amount of money needed to purchase something More Definitions → |
| today | 1. the present time or age 2. the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow) More Definitions → |
| three | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one 2. one of four playing cards in a deck having three pips More Definitions → |
| total | 1. the whole amount 2. a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers More Definitions → |
| think | 1. an instance of deliberate thinking More Definitions → |
| times | 1. a more or less definite period of time now or previously present 2. an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division; the product of two numbers is computed More Definitions → |
| title | 1. a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with 2. the name of a work of art or literary composition etc. More Definitions → |
| table | 1. a set of data arranged in rows and columns 2. a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs More Definitions → |
| topic | 1. the subject matter of a conversation or discussion 2. some situation or event that is thought about More Definitions → |
| track | 1. a line or route along which something travels or moves 2. evidence pointing to a possible solution More Definitions → |
| trade | 1. the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services 2. the skilled practice of a practical occupation More Definitions → |
| thing | 1. a special situation 2. an action More Definitions → |
| third | 1. one of three equal parts of a divisible whole 2. the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate) More Definitions → |
| teens | 1. the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20 2. all the numbers that end in -teen More Definitions → |
| trial | 1. the act of testing something 2. trying something to find out about it More Definitions → |
| trust | 1. something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary) 2. certainty based on past experience More Definitions → |
| theme | 1. the subject matter of a conversation or discussion 2. a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work More Definitions → |
| touch | 1. the event of something coming in contact with the body 2. the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands) More Definitions → |
| truth | 1. a fact that has been verified 2. conformity to reality or actuality More Definitions → |
| taxes | 1. a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism 2. the surgical procedure of manually restoring a displaced body part More Definitions → |
| truck | 1. an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling 2. a handcart that has a frame with two low wheels and a ledge at the bottom and handles at the top; used to move crates or other heavy objects More Definitions → |
| train | 1. public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive 2. a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding More Definitions → |
| trail | 1. a track or mark left by something that has passed 2. a path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country More Definitions → |
| tower | 1. a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building 2. anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower More Definitions → |
| treat | 1. something considered choice to eat 2. an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight More Definitions → |
| taste | 1. the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus 2. a strong liking More Definitions → |
| throw | 1. the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) 2. a single chance or instance More Definitions → |
| trend | 1. a general direction in which something tends to move 2. general line of orientation More Definitions → |
| talks | 1. a discussion intended to produce an agreement More Definitions → |
| thick | 1. the location of something surrounded by other things More Definitions → |
| terry | 1. a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes More Definitions → |
| tiger | 1. a fierce or audacious person 2. large feline of forests in most of Asia having a tawny coat with black stripes; endangered More Definitions → |
| tough | 1. someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing 2. an aggressive and violent young criminal More Definitions → |
| theft | 1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully More Definitions → |
| trace | 1. a just detectable amount 2. an indication that something has been present More Definitions → |
| trunk | 1. the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber 2. luggage consisting of a large strong case used when traveling or for storage More Definitions → |
| toner | 1. a solution containing chemicals that can change the color of a photographic print 2. a black or colored powder used in a printer to develop a xerographic image More Definitions → |
| teeth | 1. hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense 2. something resembling the tooth of an animal More Definitions → |
| tears | 1. the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) More Definitions → |
| toxic | More Definitions → |
| trick | 1. a cunning or deceitful action or device 2. a period of work or duty More Definitions → |
| tribe | 1. a social division of (usually preliterate) people 2. a federation (as of American Indians) More Definitions → |
| twins | 1. (mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other More Definitions → |
| thong | 1. leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip 2. underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants More Definitions → |
| timer | 1. a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end 2. (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed More Definitions → |
| tumor | 1. an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose More Definitions → |
| thumb | 1. the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb 2. the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb More Definitions → |
| twist | 1. an unforeseen development 2. an interpretation of a text or action More Definitions → |
| trash | 1. worthless material that is to be disposed of 2. worthless people More Definitions → |
| tuner | 1. an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals 2. someone who tunes a musical instrument More Definitions → |
| tract | 1. an extended area of land 2. a system of body parts that together serve some particular purpose More Definitions → |
| token | 1. an individual instance of a type of symbol 2. something serving as a sign of something else More Definitions → |
| teddy | 1. plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials) 2. a woman's sleeveless undergarment More Definitions → |
| tooth | 1. hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense 2. something resembling the tooth of an animal More Definitions → |
| trout | 1. flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes 2. any of various game and food fishes of cool fresh waters mostly smaller than typical salmons More Definitions → |
| theta | 1. the 8th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
| towel | 1. a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping More Definitions → |
| tutor | 1. a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.) More Definitions → |
| twain | 1. two items of the same kind More Definitions → |
| titan | 1. a person of exceptional importance and reputation More Definitions → |
| tarot | 1. any of a set of (usually 78) cards that include 22 cards representing virtues and vices and death and fortune etc.; used for playing card games and for divination by fortunetellers More Definitions → |
| tempo | 1. (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played 2. the rate of some repeating event More Definitions → |
| torch | 1. a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance 2. tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches More Definitions → |
| tenth | 1. a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts 2. position ten in a countable series of things More Definitions → |
| toast | 1. slices of bread that have been toasted 2. a celebrity who receives much acclaim and attention More Definitions → |
| taboo | 1. a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature 2. an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion More Definitions → |
| thief | 1. a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it More Definitions → |
| trump | 1. a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps 2. (card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand More Definitions → |
| tango | 1. a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin 2. music written in duple time for dancing the tango More Definitions → |
| troop | 1. a group of soldiers 2. a cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company More Definitions → |
| tulip | 1. any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower More Definitions → |
| tenor | 1. the adult male singing voice above baritone 2. the pitch range of the highest male voice More Definitions → |
| topaz | 1. a yellow quartz 2. a mineral (fluosilicate of aluminum) that occurs in crystals of various colors and is used as a gemstone More Definitions → |
| tense | 1. a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time More Definitions → |
| tails | 1. formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men More Definitions → |
| thigh | 1. the part of the leg between the hip and the knee 2. the upper joint of the leg of a fowl More Definitions → |
| troll | 1. (Scandinavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains 2. a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time More Definitions → |
| taxis | 1. a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism 2. the surgical procedure of manually restoring a displaced body part More Definitions → |
| tammy | 1. plain-woven (often glazed) fabric of wool or wool and cotton used especially formerly for linings and garments and curtains 2. a woolen cap of Scottish origin More Definitions → |
| tease | 1. someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity) 2. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men More Definitions → |
| tying | 1. the act of tying or binding things together More Definitions → |
| tally | 1. a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely 2. a bill for an amount due More Definitions → |
| torso | 1. the body excluding the head and neck and limbs More Definitions → |
| tweak | 1. a squeeze with the fingers More Definitions → |
| trait | 1. a distinguishing feature of your personal nature More Definitions → |
| tummy | 1. slang for a paunch 2. an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion More Definitions → |
| tread | 1. a step in walking or running 2. the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire More Definitions → |
| tweed | 1. thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland 2. (usually in the plural) trousers made of flannel or gabardine or tweed or white cloth More Definitions → |
| triad | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one 2. a set of three similar things considered as a unit More Definitions → |
| toxin | 1. a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species More Definitions → |
| twill | 1. a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs 2. a cloth with parallel diagonal lines or ribs More Definitions → |
| truss | 1. (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure 2. a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure More Definitions → |
| thorn | 1. something that causes irritation and annoyance 2. a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf More Definitions → |
| tonic | 1. lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine 2. a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring More Definitions → |
| taxon | 1. animal or plant group having natural relations More Definitions → |
| taper | 1. a convex shape that narrows toward a point 2. the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone) More Definitions → |
| tesla | 1. a unit of magnetic flux density equal to one weber per square meter More Definitions → |
| telco | 1. a public utility that provides telephone service More Definitions → |
| tramp | 1. a vagrant 2. a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex More Definitions → |
| thyme | 1. any of various mints of the genus Thymus 2. leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables More Definitions → |
| totem | 1. a clan or tribe identified by their kinship to a common totemic object 2. emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant; serves as the symbol of a family or clan (especially among American Indians) More Definitions → |
| tonne | 1. a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms More Definitions → |
| tiara | 1. a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions More Definitions → |
| telex | 1. a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter More Definitions → |
| truce | 1. a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms More Definitions → |
| tetra | 1. brightly colored tropical freshwater fishes More Definitions → |
| talon | 1. a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey More Definitions → |
| tabor | 1. a small drum with one head of soft calfskin More Definitions → |
| tenet | 1. a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof More Definitions → |
| tunic | 1. an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue 2. any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees More Definitions → |
| trove | 1. treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth) More Definitions → |
| titre | 1. the concentration of a solution as determined by titration More Definitions → |
| taupe | 1. a greyish brown More Definitions → |
| trier | 1. one (as a judge) who examines and settles a case 2. one who tries More Definitions → |
| timid | 1. people who are fearful and cautious More Definitions → |
| taker | 1. one who accepts an offer 2. one who takes a bet or wager More Definitions → |
| tibia | 1. the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle More Definitions → |
| tawny | More Definitions → |
| trawl | 1. a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys) 2. a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths More Definitions → |
| tongs | 1. any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below More Definitions → |
| tacky | More Definitions → |
| torus | 1. a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle 2. commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column More Definitions → |
| tabby | 1. a cat with a grey or tawny coat mottled with black 2. female cat More Definitions → |
| therm | 1. a unit of heat equal to 100,000 British thermal units More Definitions → |
| telly | 1. an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen More Definitions → |
| thump | 1. a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) 2. a heavy blow with the hand More Definitions → |
| trike | 1. a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals More Definitions → |
| thane | 1. a feudal lord or baron 2. a man ranking above an ordinary freeman and below a noble in Anglo-Saxon England (especially one who gave military service in exchange for land) More Definitions → |
| tenge | 1. 100 tenge equal 1 manat in Turkmenistan 2. the basic unit of money in Kazakhstan More Definitions → |
| twine | 1. a lightweight cord More Definitions → |
| taffy | 1. chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy More Definitions → |
| takin | 1. large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan area More Definitions → |
| taint | 1. the state of being contaminated More Definitions → |
| tithe | 1. a levy of one tenth of something 2. an offering of a tenth part of some personal income More Definitions → |
| tamer | 1. an animal trainer who tames wild animals More Definitions → |
| trice | 1. a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) More Definitions → |
| tilde | 1. a diacritical mark (~) placed over the letter n in Spanish to indicate a palatal nasal sound or over a vowel in Portuguese to indicate nasalization More Definitions → |
| tulle | 1. a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns More Definitions → |
| tardy | More Definitions → |
| trine | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one More Definitions → |
| taunt | 1. aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing More Definitions → |
| trite | More Definitions → |
| testa | 1. protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants More Definitions → |
| tanga | 1. 100 tanga equal 1 Tajikistani ruble More Definitions → |
| titer | 1. the concentration of a solution as determined by titration More Definitions → |
| tuber | 1. a fleshy underground stem or root serving for reproductive and food storage More Definitions → |
| twang | 1. a sharp vibrating sound (as of a plucked string) 2. exaggerated nasality in speech (as in some regional dialects) More Definitions → |
| twirl | 1. a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight 2. the act of rotating rapidly More Definitions → |
| tical | 1. the basic unit of money in Thailand More Definitions → |
| thunk | 1. a dull hollow sound More Definitions → |
| tinge | 1. a slight but appreciable amount 2. a pale or subdued color More Definitions → |
| tripe | 1. lining of the stomach of a ruminant (especially a bovine) used as food 2. nonsensical talk or writing More Definitions → |
| throb | 1. a deep pulsating type of pain 2. an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart) More Definitions → |
| tryst | 1. a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex 2. a secret rendezvous (especially between lovers) More Definitions → |
| tater | 1. an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland More Definitions → |
| tenon | 1. a projection at the end of a piece of wood that is shaped to fit into a mortise and form a mortise joint More Definitions → |
| trill | 1. a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it 2. the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r') with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula More Definitions → |
| tress | 1. a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair More Definitions → |
| tweet | 1. a weak chirping sound as of a small bird 2. A post on the social media site Twitter More Definitions → |
| toque | 1. a tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs 2. a small round woman's hat More Definitions → |
| torte | 1. rich cake usually covered with cream and fruit or nuts; originated in Austria More Definitions → |
| tinny | More Definitions → |
| talus | 1. a sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff 2. the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint More Definitions → |
| trave | 1. a horizontal beam that extends across something More Definitions → |
| tanka | 1. a form of Japanese poetry; the 1st and 3rd lines have five syllables and the 2nd, 4th, and 5th have seven syllables 2. a Tibetan religious painting on fabric More Definitions → |
| tinea | 1. infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches More Definitions → |
| tasse | 1. one of two pieces of armor plate hanging from the fauld to protect the upper thighs More Definitions → |
| toddy | 1. a mixed drink made of liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot More Definitions → |
| tapis | 1. a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery More Definitions → |
| topos | 1. a traditional theme or motif or literary convention More Definitions → |
| trope | 1. language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense More Definitions → |