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Words that start with the letter V

From vivid adjectives to everyday nouns and verbs, this list of V words is useful for spelling lists, word games, and general vocabulary growth. It mixes simple, familiar words with a few more advanced ones.

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Words that start with the letter V

Word	Meaning	In a sentence
vacantadjective	Not occupied or filled; empty, especially referring to a job, room, or seat.	The apartment had been vacant for months before the new tenant moved in.
vacationnoun	A period of time spent away from work or school for rest, travel, or leisure.	We are planning a two-week vacation to the coast this summer.
vaccinenoun	A substance used to stimulate immunity to a disease, typically administered by injection.	The clinic offered a free vaccine against the seasonal flu.
vacuumnoun	A space completely empty of matter, including air, or a machine that cleans by suction.	Astronauts must wear suits designed to withstand the vacuum of outer space.
vagueadjective	Not clearly expressed, stated, or defined; lacking precise detail.	His vague answer left the reporters with more questions than before.
valiantadjective	Showing great courage, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.	The firefighters made a valiant effort to save the burning building.
validadjective	Well founded or acceptable for the purpose being considered.	You have a valid reason to request more time.
valleynoun	A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.	The river wound gently through the green valley below the mountains.
valuableadjective	Worth a great deal of money, or extremely useful or important.	The painting turned out to be far more valuable than the family had realized.
vanishverb	To disappear suddenly and completely, leaving no trace.	The magician made the coin vanish right before the audience's eyes.
vapornoun	A substance in the form of a gas, especially one that is normally liquid or solid at room temperature.	Steam is water vapor that has been heated until it rises into the air.
varietynoun	A number of different types of something, or the quality of not being the same or monotonous.	The small restaurant offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes daily.
vastadjective	Extremely large in area, size, extent, or degree.	The explorers stared out at the vast desert stretching endlessly toward the horizon.
vaultnoun	A strongly built, secure room or chamber used for storing valuables, especially in a bank.	The bank moved the gold bars into a reinforced vault beneath the building.
vegetablenoun	A plant or part of a plant used as food, typically served as part of a savory meal.	She added carrots, peas, and other vegetables to the soup.
vehiclenoun	A machine, usually with wheels or an engine, used to transport people or goods.	The company replaced its entire fleet of delivery vehicles with electric models.
velvetnoun	A soft, dense fabric with a thick, short pile, known for its smooth texture and slight sheen.	The curtains were made of deep red velvet that caught the light beautifully.
venturenoun	A risky or daring undertaking, especially a new business project whose outcome is uncertain.	The two friends launched a small coffee venture with savings from their first jobs.
verifyverb	To confirm that something is true, accurate, or genuine by checking the facts or evidence.	The bank called to verify her identity before allowing the large withdrawal.
versatileadjective	Able to adapt or be used easily for many different purposes, skills, or situations.	This versatile tool can be used for cutting, measuring, and prying.
veterannoun	A person who has served in the armed forces, especially during a war.	The parade honored local veterans who had fought overseas decades earlier.
vibrantadjective	Full of energy, brightness, or life, often describing color, atmosphere, or personality.	The market was filled with vibrant fabrics in every shade imaginable.
victorynoun	An act of winning or defeating an opponent in a battle, contest, or competition.	The team celebrated their victory long into the night.
viewnoun	The scene or area that can be seen from a particular place, or a personal opinion about something.	From the hilltop, they had a stunning view of the entire valley below.
villagenoun	A small community of houses and buildings, smaller than a town, usually in a rural area.	The tourists wandered through a quiet fishing village on the coast.
vinenoun	A climbing or trailing plant with a flexible stem that grows along the ground or up supports.	Grapes ripened slowly on the vine throughout the warm summer months.
violetnoun	A bluish-purple color, or a small flowering plant that often produces flowers of this color.	The dress was a deep violet that seemed to shift color in the light.
violinnoun	A small four-stringed musical instrument played with a bow, held against the shoulder.	She practiced the violin for two hours every evening before dinner.
visibleadjective	Able to be seen, or clearly apparent and noticeable.	The mountain peak was visible from miles away on the clear day.
vitaladjective	Absolutely necessary or essential, especially to life or success.	Clean water is vital for the survival of every community.
vividadjective	Producing strong, clear images in the mind; strikingly bright, intense, or detailed.	She gave a vivid description of the sunset that made everyone want to see it.
vocabularynoun	The words a person knows or uses, or the words used in a language or subject.	Reading a few pages each evening helped Lena expand her vocabulary.
voicenoun	The sound produced by a person's vocal cords when speaking or singing, or the right to express an opinion.	Her voice trembled slightly as she began the difficult speech.
volumenoun	The degree of loudness of a sound, or the control that adjusts it.	Please turn down the volume; the music is too loud for a library.
volunteernoun	A person who offers to do a task or provide a service willingly and without pay.	Dozens of volunteers showed up to clean the beach after the storm.
vowelnoun	A speech sound made without blocking airflow, or a letter representing such a sound, like a, e, i, o, u.	English has five vowel letters but many more distinct vowel sounds.

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What are some words that start with V?

Examples include vacation, valley, vegetable, vehicle, victory, village, and vivid.