Words that start with N

A needle is a small piece of metal that is sharp at one end and has a hole, or eye, at the other end. You thread the needle using very fine cotton thread, and use the needle to stitch things together.
The type of needle that is used for giving injections is called a syringe.

Your neighbors, also spelt neighbour are people who live close to you. People who live in the house next to you are called your next door neighbors. Some people do not like their neighbors, other people find their neighbors make very good friends.

Neon lights are a kind of light that make bright, colored light. They use gas inside a tube plus electricity to glow.

You may see neon lights on signs for shops and shows. Because they are made from long, thin tubes, they are most often used to form writing or outlines of pictures.

Neptune is the eighth planet from the sun. It was discovered by mathematical predictions, not with a telescope. Neptune has 13 moons; the largest is called Triton.
Neptune is 4,498,252,900km from the Sun.
Its radius is 24,764km.

Birds build nests to lay their eggs in. Nests are usually made from sticks and lined with feathers and anything soft that the bird can find, such as threads from clothes and even cobwebs. Some birds make nests out of mud.

Nettles are a common plant that has stinging hairs on the stems and under the leaves. The hairs have an acidic poison on them, which is why they sting. You should try to avoid touching nettles with your bare skin.

Nevada, abbreviated to NV, is a state in the west of the United States of America. The capital of Nevada is Carson City, and the largest city in Nevada is Las Vegas.

New Jersey, abbreviated to NJ, is a state on the east coast of the United States of America. The capital of New Jersey is Trenton.

New year's eve is the night before New Year's Day. It is the last day of the old year and the time when people get ready to welcome the new year.

Many people celebrate by having parties, watching fireworks, or counting down to midnight. New Year's Day is often a holiday.

A newel is a thick post in a stairway, usually found at the bottom or top of a staircase, or where the stairs change direction. Newel posts can be quite decorative.