5-Letter Words Starting With T
Here's the list of all the 790 5-Letter Words Starting With T in the English Language.
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| there | 1. in or at that place or location 2. in that matter; in that respect; on that point 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. add up in number or quantity 2. determine the sum of More Definitions → |
| think | 1. an instance of deliberate thinking 2. judge or regard; look upon; judge 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. carry on the feet and deposit 2. observe or plot the moving path of something More Definitions → |
| trade | 1. engage in the trade of 2. turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase 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 → |
| taken | 1. carry out 2. require (time or space) 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 → |
| thank | 1. express gratitude or show appreciation to 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. make physical contact with, come in contact with 2. perceive via the tactile sense More Definitions → |
| truth | 1. a fact that has been verified 2. conformity to reality or actuality More Definitions → |
| tried | 1. make an effort or attempt 2. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to 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. convey (goods etc.) by truck 2. an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling More Definitions → |
| train | 1. create by training and teaching 2. undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession More Definitions → |
| trail | 1. to lag or linger behind 2. go after with the intent to catch More Definitions → |
| truly | 1. in accordance with truth or fact or reality 2. by right More Definitions → |
| tower | 1. appear very large or occupy a commanding position 2. a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building More Definitions → |
| twice | 1. two times 2. to double the degree More Definitions → |
| treat | 1. interact in a certain way 2. subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition More Definitions → |
| teach | 1. impart skills or knowledge to 2. accustom gradually to some action or attitude More Definitions → |
| tight | 1. pulled or drawn tight 2. set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration More Definitions → |
| taste | 1. have flavor; taste of something 2. perceive by the sense of taste More Definitions → |
| throw | 1. propel through the air 2. move violently, energetically, or carelessly More Definitions → |
| trend | 1. turn sharply; change direction abruptly 2. to be temporarily popular More Definitions → |
| talks | 1. a discussion intended to produce an agreement More Definitions → |
| thick | 1. not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions 2. relatively dense in consistency 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. follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something 2. make a mark or lines on a surface More Definitions → |
| tired | 1. depleted of strength or energy 2. repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse 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 | 1. of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison 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. travel by getting free rides from motorists 2. look through a book or other written material More Definitions → |
| twist | 1. to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) 2. cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form 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. wipe with a towel 2. a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping More Definitions → |
| tutor | 1. be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction 2. act as a guardian to someone More Definitions → |
| twain | 1. two items of the same kind More Definitions → |
| threw | 1. propel through the air 2. move violently, energetically, or carelessly More Definitions → |
| titan | 1. a person of exceptional importance and reputation More Definitions → |
| tasty | 1. pleasing to the sense of taste 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. make brown and crisp by heating 2. propose a toast to More Definitions → |
| taboo | 1. declare as sacred and forbidden 2. a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature More Definitions → |
| timed | 1. regularly spaced in time 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. produce a sound as if from a trumpet 2. get the better of More Definitions → |
| tango | 1. dance a tango 2. a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin More Definitions → |
| troop | 1. march in a procession in a public place 2. move or march as if in a crowd 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. become stretched or tense or taut 2. increase the tension on More Definitions → |
| tails | 1. formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men More Definitions → |
| tidal | 1. of or relating to or caused by tides 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. circulate, move around 2. cause to move round and round 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 2. fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord More Definitions → |
| tally | 1. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics 2. gain points in a game More Definitions → |
| torso | 1. the body excluding the head and neck and limbs More Definitions → |
| tweak | 1. pinch or squeeze sharply 2. pull or pull out sharply 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. put down or press the foot, place the foot 2. tread or stomp heavily or roughly 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 → |
| taped | 1. secured or held in place by tape 2. recorded on tape 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. weave diagonal lines into (textiles) 2. a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs More Definitions → |
| truss | 1. tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it 2. secure with or as if with ropes 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. travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition 2. walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud 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 → |
| toned | 1. having or distinguished by a tone; often used in combination 2. having or characterized or distinguished by tone or a specific tone; often used in combination 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. communicate by telex 2. 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 → |
| tiled | 1. covered or furnished with tiles 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 → |
| teeny | 1. (used informally) little or tiny 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 → |
| tonal | 1. employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words 2. having tonality; i.e. tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic 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 2. of something having a dusky brownish grey color 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 2. showing fear and lack of confidence 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 | 1. of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather More Definitions → |
| tacit | 1. implied by or inferred from actions or statements More Definitions → |
| tubal | 1. of or relating to occurring in a tube such as e.g. the Fallopian tube or Eustachian tube More Definitions → |
| trawl | 1. fish with trawlers 2. a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys) 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 | 1. (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch 2. tastelessly showy 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 → |
| tempt | 1. dispose or incline or entice to 2. provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion More Definitions → |
| thump | 1. move rhythmically 2. make a dull sound 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. spin, wind, or twist together 2. arrange or coil around 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 2. place under suspicion or cast doubt upon More Definitions → |
| tithe | 1. exact a tithe from 2. levy a tithe on (produce or a crop) More Definitions → |
| tamer | 1. an animal trainer who tames wild animals More Definitions → |
| trice | 1. raise with a line 2. hoist up or in and lash or secure with a small rope 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 → |
| tangy | 1. tasting sour like a lemon More Definitions → |
| tardy | 1. after the expected or usual time; delayed 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 2. harass with persistent criticism or carping More Definitions → |
| terse | 1. brief and to the point; effectively cut short More Definitions → |
| trite | 1. repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse More Definitions → |
| testa | 1. protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants More Definitions → |
| tipsy | 1. slightly intoxicated 2. unstable and prone to tip as if intoxicated More Definitions → |
| tubby | 1. short and plump 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 → |
| truer | 1. accurately placed or thrown 2. devoted (sometimes fanatically) to a cause or concept or truth More Definitions → |
| tarry | 1. be about a place without any apparent purpose 2. leave slowly and hesitantly More Definitions → |
| tuber | 1. a fleshy underground stem or root serving for reproductive and food storage More Definitions → |
| twang | 1. cause to sound with a twang 2. sound with a twang More Definitions → |
| tamed | 1. brought from wildness into a domesticated state 2. brought from wildness More Definitions → |
| twirl | 1. turn in a twisting or spinning motion 2. cause to spin 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 → |
| tepid | 1. moderately warm 2. feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm 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. pulsate or pound with abnormal force 2. expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically 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 → |
| techy | 1. easily irritated or annoyed 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. make a weak, chirping sound 2. squeeze tightly between the fingers More Definitions → |
| testy | 1. easily irritated or annoyed 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 | 1. of or containing tin 2. of very poor quality; flimsy 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 → |
| teary | 1. with eyes full of tears 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 → |
| tatty | 1. showing signs of wear and tear 2. tastelessly showy More Definitions → |
| tapis | 1. a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery More Definitions → |
| tippy | 1. (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail 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 → |