How many words contain the sequence 'a'?

There are 821 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'a'. You can browse them all using the list above.

What are some common words that contain 'a'?

Some common words containing 'a' include Aahed, Aahing, Aahs. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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All Words Containing 'a'

Aahed Verb Aahing Verb Aahs Noun Aal Noun Aalii Noun Aaliis Noun Aals Noun Aam Noun Aani Proper Noun Aardvark Noun Aardvarks Noun Aardwolf Noun Aardwolves Noun Aargh Interjection Aaron Proper Noun Aaronic Adjective Aaronical Adjective Aaronite Noun Aaronitic Adjective Aarrgh Interjection Aarrghh Interjection Aaru Noun Aas Noun (Plural) Aasvogel Noun Aasvogels Noun (Plural) Ab Noun Aba Noun Ababdeh Proper Noun Ababua Proper Noun Abac Adverb (Archaic) Abaca Noun Abacas Noun Abacate Noun Abacaxi Noun Abacay Proper Noun Abaci Noun (Plural) Abacinate Verb Abacination Noun Abacisci Noun Abaciscus Noun Abacist Noun Aback Adverb Abacli Noun (Plural) Abacot Noun Abacterial Adjective Abactinal Adjective Abacus Noun Abaft Adverb, Preposition Abandon Verb, Noun Abandonee Noun Abandonment Noun Abase Verb Abasement Noun Abash Verb Abashment Noun Abask Adverb Abate Verb Abatement Noun Abattoir Noun Abbacy Noun Abbatial Adjective Abbess Noun Abbey Noun Abbot Noun Abbreviate Verb Abbreviation Noun Abdicate Verb Abdomen Noun Abduce Verb Abduct Verb Abduction Noun Abductor Noun Abed Adverb, Adjective Aberrant Adjective Abet Verb Baaed Verb Baahling Noun Baaing Verb (Present Participle) / Noun (Gerund) Baal Proper Noun Baalath Proper Noun Baalim Proper Noun Baalish Adjective Baalism Noun Baalisms Noun Baalist Noun Baalite Noun Baalitical Adjective Baalize Verb Baals Noun Baalshem Noun Baar Noun Baas Noun Baaskaap Noun Baaskaaps Noun (Plural) Baaskap Noun Bab Noun Baba Noun Babacoote Noun Babai Noun Babajaga Noun

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Words Starting With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Words Ending With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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1. Where is the dabb lizard originally from?

South American rainforests Australian outback North Africa and the Middle East North American deserts

2. Which of these is NOT a recognized coat variety of the Dachshund?

Smooth Wirehaired Longhaired Curly

3. What is the person who haberdashes called?

Haberdash Haberdasher Haberdashist Haberdashman

4. What does the Greek root 'xanth-' mean?

Blue Yellow Green Dark

5. In historical literature, what does the term 'Aaronite' emphasize?

Military rank Wealth and trade Genealogical and religious lineage Geographical origin

6. Which part of a machine does a babbitter primarily work on?

The electric motor The glass windows The bearings The tires

7. From which language does the word 'fabled' ultimately derive?

Greek German Latin Arabic

8. Which sentence uses 'Kabala' correctly?

He kabalaed his way through the test. She wore a kabala necklace. He studies the Jewish Kabala. It was a kabala idea.

9. Which material is most commonly associated with the action of 'rabatting'?

Metal Wood Glass Fabric

10. What does 'Iao' refer to in Hawaiian geography?

A volcano A beach A valley A city

11. Which of the following is the closest synonym for the physical action of 'jabbed'?

Caressed Poked Soothed Pulled

12. How is the word 'eam' pronounced?

Rhymes with 'jam' Rhymes with 'seem' Rhymes with 'them' Rhymes with 'ram'

13. Can 'tabac' be pluralized as 'tabacs' in standard English?

Yes, always No, it is an uncountable noun Only in British English Only when referring to cigars

14. From which language does the word 'laagering' originate?

French German Italian Spanish

15. What is the singular form of 'maars'?

Maar Maars Mare Mar

16. How many syllables does 'labber' have?

One Two Three Four

17. Which syllable is stressed in the pronunciation of 'qasidas'?

First syllable (KAH) Second syllable (SEE) Third syllable (DAS) None, it is unstressed

18. Who might echo the crowd's cry of 'habet' to officially pause the match?

The Emperor The summa rudis (referee) The Vestal Virgins The defeated gladiator

19. Which word is a broader geographical synonym for 'Xanthian'?

Lycian Roman Persian Celtic

20. What is the traditional wine used to make zaboglione?

Chianti Prosecco Marsala Pinot Grigio

21. Which of the following is an alternative, widely accepted spelling of 'qat'?

Cat Khat Kwat Quat

22. What does an 'eaning pen' refer to?

A pen for writing about sheep A pen for holding money A small enclosure for a sheep to give birth A pen for weaning lambs

23. What does the adjective 'iatrochemic' describe?

A modern surgical technique A historical school of chemical medicine A type of herbal tea A theory of physical therapy

24. Which of the following is a common type of 'kab'?

Taxi kab Hotel kab Office kab Beef kab

25. Where does the word 'dacite' come from?

A Greek god A famous geologist A Roman province A volcano in Italy

26. What part of speech is the word 'dablet'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

27. What type of engineering were the Nabathaean people famous for, besides architecture?

Shipbuilding Hydraulic engineering (water systems) Bridge construction Road paving

28. What does the word 'caba' refer to?

A type of boat A twilled silk fabric A tropical fruit A traditional dance

29. Which word is often confused with 'jabia' due to similar spelling or sound?

Jabber Fabulous Labia All of the above

30. In what context should you use the word 'ean'?

Modern veterinary medicine Historical fiction or poetry Business meetings Human biology

31. How many syllables does 'Oakesia' have?

Three Four Two Five

32. What part of speech is the word 'fableist'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

33. What historical event in 17th-century England helped shape the modern meaning of 'cabalistic'?

The Magna Carta The Cabal Ministry The Industrial Revolution The Battle of Waterloo

34. Which of these fabrics is actually used to make gabardines?

Denim Silk Worsted wool Lace

35. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) for 'paawkier'?

Wryer Drier Sillier Shrewder

36. What texture is characteristic of gabbroic rocks?

Coarse-grained Glassy Fine-grained Porous

37. How is the 'J' in 'Babajaga' pronounced in English?

Like a hard J (jam) Like a Y (yes) Like an H (hello) Like a Z (zoo)

38. What modern animal does the word 'cabalassou' refer to?

Armadillo Pangolin Aardvark Sloth

39. In a sentence, xanthamide is typically treated as:

A countable noun An action verb A mass noun An adjective

40. What is an abattoir?

A type of French pastry A slaughterhouse A hospital for animals A place where animal hides are tanned

41. How many syllables does 'Babbittian' have?

Two Three Four Five

42. What does the 'eagle' symbolize in most cultures?

Weakness and fear Strength, freedom, and vision Laziness and scavenging Silence and secrecy

43. If you want to use an adjective to describe a text, which word should you use instead of 'Kabalas'?

Kabbalah Kabbalistic Kabbalist Kabalas

44. Which word sounds similar to 'fablers' but means 'liars'?

Fibbers Fables Fabulists Storytellers

45. From what root word does 'fableist' originate?

Fable Fiber Fabric Fableist (original root)

46. What does the archaic medical term 'tabacism' refer to?

A disease of the lungs caused by coal dust Poisoning or disease caused by excessive tobacco use An addiction to alcohol A psychological fear of smoke

47. What does the root word 'rasch' mean in Middle High German?

Slow and steady Quick or nimble A type of metal A large mountain

48. What does the suffix '-ism' in Sabaeism indicate?

A small object A system or practice A geographic location A person's name

49. What is a 'mobile abattoir'?

A truck that sells meat A transportable slaughter facility that goes to farms A robot that butchers meat A train car for livestock

50. What does the French loanword 'tabac' mean in English?

A type of French bread Tobacco A small cafe table A woolen coat