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Words That Start With C for Kids

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  • cabbage – Cabbage is a type of vegetable that is green and round.
  • cabin – A cabin is a cozy little house, often found in nature.
  • cabinet – A cabinet is a storage box that has doors.
  • cabinets – Cabinets are furniture with doors and shelves.
  • cable – A cable is a strong wire that carries electricity or information.
  • cactus – A cactus is a type of plant that lives in deserts.
  • cafe – A cafe is a small restaurant where you can buy food and drinks.
  • cage – A cage is a box with bars that holds animals.
  • cake – A cake is a delicious dessert that is usually round and can be made in many flavors.
  • calendar – A calendar is a tool that shows the days, weeks, and months of the year.
  • calf – A calf is a young cow.
  • call – A call is when you use a phone to talk to someone who is far away.
  • calm – Calm means being relaxed and not feeling upset.
  • calmly – Calmly means doing something in a quiet and relaxed way.
  • calmness – Calmness is when you feel relaxed and not worried.
  • camelopard – A camelopard is another name for a giraffe.
  • camera – A camera is a device that takes photos.
  • camp – Camp is a place where you go to have fun outdoors.
  • campaign – A campaign is when a group of people work together to tell others about something important, like helping...
  • campfire – A campfire is a fire that you build outside, usually when you are camping.
  • camping – Camping means going to a place like the woods or a park to sleep outside in a tent.
  • can – "Can" is a word we use to say that we are able to do something.
  • can't – "Can't" is a short way to say "cannot." It means you are not able to do something.
  • can’t – "Can't" is a short way to say "cannot." It means you are not able to do something.
  • cancel – Cancel means to say no to something that was planned.
  • candle – A candle is a small stick made of wax that has a wick in the middle.
  • candles – Candles are made of wax and have a wick in the middle.
  • candy – Candy is a yummy snack that is usually very sweet.
  • canine – Canine is a word that means dog.
  • canines – Canines are a type of tooth that are sharp and pointy.
  • cannot – 'Cannot' means you are not allowed to do something or you don't have the ability to do it.
  • canopy – A canopy is the top part of a forest where the leaves of trees grow together.
  • canvas – Canvas is a thick, strong fabric that artists use to paint on.
  • cap – A cap is a type of hat that usually has a brim in the front.
  • capability – Capability means what someone can do.
  • captain – A captain is the leader of a team or a ship.
  • capture – Capture means to take hold of something or to take a picture of it.
  • car – A car is a vehicle that helps people travel from one place to another.
  • carbonated – Carbonated means a drink has bubbles in it, like soda.
  • carbonation – Carbonation is when bubbles form in drinks like soda.
  • card – A card is a flat piece of paper or plastic that can be used for many things.
  • cardboard – Cardboard is a type of paper that is really strong and thick.
  • cards – Cards are small, flat items that you can use to play different games.
  • care – Care means to look after someone or something.
  • careful – Being careful means paying attention to what you are doing so you don't make mistakes or get hurt.
  • carefully – Carefully means to pay close attention when you do something, so you don't hurt yourself or break things.
  • caregiver – A caregiver is someone who looks after another person.
  • careless – Careless means not being careful.
  • carer – A carer is someone who looks after another person.
  • cares – Cares means to think about someone and want them to be happy.
  • caress – A caress is a gentle way of touching someone, like when you pet a cat or give a soft hug to a friend.
  • cargo – Cargo means the things that are loaded onto a vehicle like a truck or a ship.
  • caring – Caring is when you show love and kindness to people.
  • carpenter – A carpenter is someone who works with wood to build things like houses, furniture, and toys.
  • carpet – A carpet is a thick, soft covering for the floor.
  • carriage – A carriage is a type of vehicle that can carry people.
  • carrot – A carrot is a type of vegetable that is orange and shaped like a stick.
  • carry – Carrying is when you lift something and move it from one place to another.
  • cars – Cars are vehicles that help us travel.
  • cart – A cart is a small vehicle with wheels.
  • carton – A carton is a type of box, usually made from cardboard.
  • cartoon – A cartoon is a type of drawing or animation that tells a story.
  • cartoons – Cartoons are animated shows or drawings that tell stories.
  • cartwheel – A cartwheel is a fun move where you turn your body sideways, putting your hands on the ground and flipping...
  • cashews – Cashews are a kind of nut that come from a tree.
  • casserole – A casserole is a yummy dish that is cooked in a big pot.
  • castle – A castle is a large, old building that was built to protect people.
  • castles – Castles are large buildings that were built a long time ago.
  • casual – Casual means something that is relaxed and not too serious.
  • catalog,' – A catalog is like a big book or list that shows you things you can buy or look at.
  • catalog' – A catalog is like a big book or list that shows you things you can buy or look at.
  • catch – To catch is to use your hands to grab something that is flying or falling, like when you catch a ball in a...
  • catching – Catching means to take hold of something that is thrown or moving towards you, like when you catch a ball...
  • category – A category is a group of things that are alike.
  • caterpillar – A caterpillar is the baby stage of a butterfly.
  • caterpillars – Caterpillars are the young stage of butterflies.
  • caught – Caught means to grab or hold something that is moving.
  • cause – A cause is the reason why something happens.
  • caution – Caution means to be careful and think before you do something.
  • cautious – Cautious means being careful and thinking before you do something.
  • cave – A cave is a natural space in the earth, like a big room made of rock.
  • cavities – Cavities are spots on your teeth that get soft and make holes.
  • ceiling – The ceiling is the flat surface that covers the top of a room.
  • celeb – A celeb is someone who is very famous, like actors, singers, or athletes.
  • celebrate – To celebrate means to do something special to show that you are happy about an event, like having a party...
  • celebration – A celebration is when we have a special time to be happy and enjoy with friends and family.
  • celebrity – A celebrity is a famous person that many people know.
  • cell – A cell is a small part of your body that does important jobs.
  • cent – A cent is a part of a dollar.
  • center – The center is the point that is exactly in the middle of something.
  • central – Central means being in the middle of something.
  • cents – Cents are money!
  • ceramics – Ceramics are things made from clay that are baked in a hot oven.
  • cereal – Cereal is a type of food made from grains like wheat or corn.
  • certainly – 'Certainly' means yes, for sure!
  • chain – A chain is made of many small metal pieces connected together.
  • chair – A chair is a piece of furniture that you sit on.
  • chairs – Chairs are furniture that we use to sit down.
  • chalk – Chalk is a special kind of stone that you can use to write or draw.
  • chalkboard – A chalkboard is a smooth board that you can write on with chalk.
  • challenge – A challenge is something that is not easy, but you can try to do it.
  • challenger – A challenger is someone who tries to beat someone else in a game or a race.
  • chamber – A chamber is like a room or a special space.
  • champion – A champion is a person who wins a competition.
  • champions – Champions are people or teams that win competitions.
  • chance – Chance is when something could happen or not happen.
  • change – Change is when something is not the same anymore.
  • changes – Changes are when things are not the same anymore.
  • changing – Changing is when something becomes different from what it was before.
  • chaos – Chaos is when there is a lot of confusion and things are not organized.
  • chap – A chap is another way to say a boy or a man.
  • character – A character is someone in a book, movie, or game.
  • characteristic – A characteristic is something that makes a person, animal, or thing special.
  • characters – Characters are the different people or animals you see in stories, cartoons, or games.
  • charm – Charm is a special quality that makes someone very pleasant to be around.
  • charming – Charming is when a person or thing is really pleasant and makes you smile.
  • chart – A chart is a way to show information using pictures or lines.
  • chase – Chase is when you run after someone or something because you want to catch them.
  • chat – Chat is when you talk or write messages to someone.
  • chatty – Chatty is a word we use for people who enjoy talking and sharing their thoughts.
  • check – To check means to see if something is right or working.
  • check-up – A check-up is a visit to the doctor to make sure you are healthy.
  • checkup – A checkup is a visit to the doctor to make sure you are healthy.
  • cheddar – Cheddar is a kind of cheese that is often yellow or orange.
  • cheeks – Cheeks are the round parts of your face that you can touch.
  • cheer – Cheer is when you show happiness and support for someone.
  • cheerful – Cheerful means feeling really happy and showing it.
  • cheering – Cheering means making loud happy noises, like clapping and shouting, to show you are excited or to support...
  • cheese – Cheese is a tasty food made from milk.
  • chef – A chef is someone who is really good at cooking.
  • cherish – To cherish something means to really love it and hold it close to your heart.
  • cherry – A cherry is a small, round fruit that can be red or dark purple.
  • chess – Chess is a game played on a board with 64 squares.
  • chest – A chest is a strong box used to store things, like treasure or important items.
  • chew – Chewing is when you use your teeth to break down food into smaller pieces.
  • chick – A chick is a young chicken that just hatched from an egg.
  • chicken – A chicken is a type of bird that is usually found on farms.
  • chickens – Chickens are farm animals that are known for laying eggs.
  • chief – A chief is a person who is in charge of a group.
  • child – A child is someone who is not an adult yet.
  • childish – Childish is when someone behaves like a younger child, often being silly or not taking things seriously.
  • chill – Chill means to relax or take it easy.
  • chilly – Chilly is when the weather is cool and makes you feel a bit cold, like a nice breeze.
  • chime – A chime is a nice sound that comes from bells or special instruments.
  • chip – A chip is a small, thin piece of food, like a potato chip that you can eat.
  • chippy – Chippy means someone who is cheerful and happy.
  • chips – Chips are thin, crispy pieces of food, usually made from potatoes.
  • chirp – Chirp is the noise that birds make.
  • chivalry – Chivalry means being kind and helpful, especially to others like girls and older people.
  • chocolate – Chocolate is a delicious food made from cocoa beans.
  • choice – A choice is when you have options and you can decide what you want.
  • choices – Choices are options you can pick from.
  • chompers – Chompers is a fun word for teeth.
  • choo-choo – Choo-choo is the noise that trains make when they blow their whistle.
  • chook – Chook is another name for a chicken, which is a bird that people keep on farms.
  • choose – Choose means to make a decision about what you want.
  • choosing – Choosing is when you decide which thing you want from a few options.
  • chop – Chop is when you use a knife to cut food into smaller parts.
  • chore – A chore is a task you do to help keep your home nice and clean, like washing dishes or making your bed.
  • chosen – Chosen means to select or pick something.
  • christmas – Christmas is a fun holiday that happens on December 25th.
  • chuckle – A chuckle is a quiet laugh.
  • chum – Chum means a good friend.
  • chunks – Chunks are small parts of a bigger thing.
  • chunky – Chunky describes something that is not smooth, but has big pieces.
  • circadian – Circadian means something that happens every day, like when we wake up in the morning and go to sleep at...
  • circle – A circle is a shape that is perfectly round.
  • circulate – Circulate means to go around in a circle or to move from one place to another.
  • circus – A circus is a special show that travels around.
  • citrus – Citrus fruits are fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
  • city – A city is a large area where many people work and live.
  • claggy – Claggy means something that is sticky or gooey.
  • clap – Clapping is when you put your hands together and hit them to make a noise.
  • clapping – Clapping is when you bring your hands together quickly to make a noise.
  • clarification – Clarification means making something clear or easy to understand.
  • clarify – Clarify means to make something clear or easy to understand.
  • clash – A clash is when two things bump into each other or fight.
  • clasp – A clasp is a small piece that holds things together, like the part that closes your backpack or jewelry.
  • class – A class is a group of students who meet with a teacher to learn about different subjects, like math,...
  • classes – Classes are special times when you go to school to learn about different subjects, like math or art, with...
  • classify – Classify means to put things into groups.
  • classmate – A classmate is someone who goes to the same school and is in the same class as you.
  • classroom – A classroom is a place in a school where students sit at desks and listen to their teacher.
  • classy – Classy means something that looks really nice and fancy.
  • claws – Claws are the pointy nails that some animals have on their feet.
  • clay – Clay is a special kind of dirt that feels smooth and can be shaped into different things.
  • clean – Clean means there is no dirt or mess.
  • cleaning – Cleaning is when you remove dirt and mess from places.
  • cleanup – Cleanup is when you pick up things and make a space neat.
  • clear – Clear means you can see things without anything blocking your view, like a clean window.
  • clearly – Clearly means something is easy to understand or see.
  • clever – Clever means being smart and good at solving problems.
  • click – Click is when you press something, like a mouse or a button, and it makes a noise or does something.
  • climb – Climb means to go up or down something tall, like a ladder or a mountain.
  • climber – A climber is a person who climbs things like rocks, trees, or mountains.
  • climbing – Climbing means going up something tall, like a mountain or a ladder.
  • cling – Cling means to stick to something or hold on to it.
  • clip – A clip is a tool that can hold papers together or keep things in place, like a hair clip for your hair.
  • clock – A clock is something we use to see the time.
  • close – Close means to shut something.