Words starting with K

Words that start with K

List of things that start with the letter K.

Kevin the king of kangaroos kept koalas in Kentucky.

Khaki is a dull greenish brown. It is frequently used as a color for uniforms, particularly in the military.

Photo of a boy kicking a ball.Photo by Nathan Forget
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You kick something when you hit it with your feet. A lot of sports are played by kicking a ball.

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A baby goat is called a kid.

Kiev is the capital of Ukraine. It has a population of around 3.6 million.

Photo of Kigali, RwandaPhoto by oledoe
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Kigali is the capital of Rwanda. It has a population of around 970,000.

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You kill something when you stop it from being alive. When a person kills another person on purpose, it is called murder.

Killing might also mean stopping something from happening, for example "lack of money killed his plans to go to Europe".

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A kiln is a special kind of oven designed for firing pottery or bricks. Some kilns are big enough to dry timber in, or for smelting ore into metal.

Photo of a man wearing a kiltPhoto by Dave Conner
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A kilt is a traditional Scottish garment for men and boys. It is made from woolen, tartan fabric. It is knee-length, and worn like a skirt.

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You kindle a fire when you first start it. The word kindle can also be used to describe something else starting, for example "a love for her was kindled in him".

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A king is the male ruler of a country or empire. Kings and queens are born or married into their positions, not voted in by the people. You cannot choose to become a king.