Words that start with L

A lunchbox, sometimes called a bento box, is a container you put sandwiches in to take them to school to eat for lunch. You can pack anything you like in a lunchbox, like apples, cake or nuts.

Your lungs are inside your chest, inside your rib cage. When you breathe in, they fill up with air.

Lust is a very strong, even uncontrolled or uncontrollable sexual desire, or a very strong craving for something. For example, "he has a lust for power".

Lychees, also called litchi, are tropical fruit native to China. They have a very sweet, white flesh with a single large seed.

Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped parts of the body. They help your body fight germs and infections.

You can find lymph nodes in many places, like the neck, armpits, and groin. When your body is fighting sickness, they can swell and feel tender. Doctors may check them during an exam to learn about your health.

The lyre is an ancient stringed instrument that is played by strumming rather than plucking the strings. One hand is used to strum, the other is used to silence the strings you don't want to hear.
The lyre looks a little like a small harp.