Words that start with C

A canteen is a type of bottle you carry with you on a hike. You drink from your canteen when you are thirsty.

Canvas is a kind of heavy, plain woven fabric, usually made from cotton or linen. It is used to make sails, tents and other items that need to be made from strong fabric. Artists like to stretch some canvas over a frame and use it to paint on. A piece of canvas prepared like this is also called a canvas, like the one in the picture.

A cap is a soft hat with the brim only at the front. Some people like to wear their caps backwards.

A capital is the official location of the government of a country or state. The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. The building in the picture is the White House, where the president lives.

A cappuccino is an Italian drink. It is made from an espresso coffee, the same amount of hot milk added to the coffee and then topped with frothed milk. The froth is often decorated with ground chocolate.