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Words That Start With C for Kids

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All Words Starting With C

  • crawly – Crawly is a word we use for things that move by crawling, like insects or spiders.
  • crayon – A crayon is a tool for coloring.
  • crazy – Crazy can mean something that is really wild or out of control.
  • creak – Creak is a noise that you hear when something is old or moving.
  • cream – Cream is a thick, smooth part of milk.
  • creamy – Creamy is a word we use to describe food that is smooth and thick, like pudding or a milkshake.
  • create – Creating is when you make something that wasn't there before, like writing a story or making a craft.
  • creative – Creative is when you think of new and fun ideas.
  • creativeness – Creativeness is when you think of new ideas or ways to do things.
  • creativity – Creativity means using your ideas to make fun things, like stories, art, or games.
  • creature – A creature is any living thing, like animals, insects, or even monsters in stories.
  • creatures – Creatures are all kinds of living beings, like animals, birds, and insects.
  • credible – Credible means you can trust something or someone.
  • creek – A creek is a small, flowing body of water.
  • creeping – Creeping is when you move very slowly, like when you want to surprise someone or not make noise.
  • creepy – Creepy is when something feels strange or makes you feel scared, like a shadow that looks funny or a noise...
  • creepy-crawly – Creepy-crawlies are small creatures like bugs or insects that crawl on the ground.
  • crepe – A crepe is a type of food that looks like a flat pancake.
  • crest – A crest is the highest part of a hill or mountain.
  • crew – A crew is a team of people who help do a job.
  • crib – A crib is a special bed for little babies.
  • cricket – Cricket is a sport played with a bat and ball.
  • crimson – Crimson is a bright red color.
  • crisp – Crisp is when something is very fresh and crunchy.
  • crisps – Crisps are thin, crunchy snacks made from potatoes.
  • crispy – Crispy is when food is hard on the outside and makes a crunch sound when you eat it, like fried chicken or...
  • croc – Croc is short for crocodile, which is a big animal that lives in water.
  • crocodile – A crocodile is a large reptile that lives in rivers and lakes.
  • crooked – Crooked means something is bent or not straight.
  • croon – Croon means to sing softly and gently, like when you hum a lullaby to help someone sleep.
  • crop – A crop is a type of plant that farmers grow in fields.
  • crops – Crops are plants that farmers grow in fields.
  • crossing – Crossing is when you move from one side to the other side of something, like a road or a river.
  • crossroads – A crossroads is a place where two or more roads meet.
  • crosswalk – A crosswalk is a marked area on the road where people can walk across safely.
  • crow – A crow is a smart black bird that can talk and make different sounds.
  • crowd – A crowd is when many people gather in one place.
  • crowded – Crowded means there are so many people in one area that it feels tight.
  • crown – A crown is a beautiful headpiece that shows someone is a king or queen.
  • crumble – Crumble is when something breaks into little bits.
  • crunch – Crunch is the sound you hear when you bite into something crispy, like a chip or an apple.
  • crunchy – Crunchy is a word we use to describe food that is hard and makes a nice sound when you chew it, like chips...
  • crust – Crust is the outer layer of something.
  • cry – Crying is when your eyes make tears.
  • crying – Crying is when tears come out of your eyes.
  • crystal – A crystal is a special kind of rock that has a smooth and shiny surface.
  • crystals – Crystals are special kinds of solid materials that have a nice shape and can sparkle.
  • cube – A cube is a 3D shape that has six square sides.
  • cubs – Cubs are young bears.
  • cucumber – A cucumber is a green vegetable that is long and crunchy.
  • cucumbers – Cucumbers are a type of vegetable that are green and can be very crunchy.
  • cuddle – Cuddling is when you hold someone tight in your arms.
  • cuddlesome – Cuddlesome is a word that describes something or someone that is really good to hug.
  • cuddly – Cuddly is a word we use for things that are very soft and make you want to hug them.
  • cup – A cup is something we use to drink liquids like water or juice.
  • cups – Cups are objects we use to hold drinks.
  • curb – A curb is the raised edge of a street or sidewalk.
  • cure – A cure is a way to make someone who is sick feel better.
  • curiosity – Curiosity means being really interested in learning new things.
  • curious – Curious means you have a lot of questions and want to learn new things.
  • curl – Curl means to make something round or twisty, like when you curl your hair or when a cat curls up to sleep.
  • curled – Curled means something is shaped like a circle or a spiral.
  • curlicue – A curlicue is a fancy, curly line.
  • curly – Curly is when hair has lots of twists and turns, making it look bouncy and fun, like a spiral.
  • currency – Currency is the money we use to buy things.
  • current – Current means something that is going on at this moment.
  • curve – A curve is a line that is not straight.
  • curved – Curved means that something bends or has a round shape.
  • cushion – A cushion is a soft, fluffy thing you can put on a chair or sofa.
  • cushiony – Cushiony describes something that feels soft and nice to sit or lie on, like a big, fluffy pillow or a...
  • cushy – Cushy means something that is soft and comfortable, like a nice pillow or a cozy chair.
  • custom – Custom means something special that is made just for you or your family.
  • cut – Cut means to use a sharp tool, like scissors or a knife, to divide something into parts or to make it shorter.
  • cute – Cute is a word we use to describe things that are very sweet or pretty.
  • cutlery – Cutlery means the special tools we use at the table to eat.
  • cutting – Cutting is when you use a sharp tool, like scissors or a knife, to divide something into parts or to make...
  • cycle – A cycle is something that goes in a circle and repeats.
  • cylinder – A cylinder is a 3D shape that has two round ends and straight sides.