Words That Start With D for Kids

Popular D Words

All Words Starting With D

• dad – Dad is another word for father.
• dada – Dada is a cute way to say 'dad' or 'daddy'.
• daddy – Daddy is another word for dad.
• daily – Daily means something you do every single day.
• dairy – Dairy is a type of food that comes from milk.
• daisy – A daisy is a type of flower that has white petals and a yellow middle.
• damp – Damp is when something is not completely dry, like when the grass is wet from the rain.
• dance – Dance is a way to express yourself by moving your body to music.
• dancer – A dancer is a person who performs by moving to music.
• dancing – Dancing is when you move your body to a rhythm or music.
• dang – "Dang" is a word people say when they are surprised or a little upset about something.
• dangerous – Dangerous means something that can cause harm or injury.
• dangle – Dangle means something is hanging down and moving a little.
• daring – Daring is when someone is really brave and does things that might be a little scary or risky, like...
• dark – Dark is when you can't see things because there isn't any light.
• darkness – Darkness is when there is little or no light around.
• darling – Darling is a sweet word we use for someone we care about, like a friend or family member.
• dash – A dash means to run quickly for a short time.
• data – Data is like information or facts.
• date – A date is a way to know what day it is.
• dated – Dated means something that is old or from a long time ago.
• daughter – A daughter is a girl who is part of a family.
• dawn – Dawn is the time in the morning when the sun begins to rise.
• day – A day is 24 hours long.
• daybook – A daybook is like a special notebook where you can write down things that happen each day.
• daybreak – Daybreak is the time in the morning when the sun rises.
• daydreaming – Daydreaming is when your mind wanders off to think about things you like, like playing with friends or...
• daylight – Daylight is the time when the sun is shining, and it helps us see things outside.
• daytime – Daytime is the part of the day when the sun is shining.
• dazzle – Dazzle means to shine very brightly or to be so amazing that it catches your attention.
• deaf – Deaf means that a person cannot hear sounds.
• dear – "Dear" is a word we use to show that we really like someone.
• debate – A debate is when people talk about different ideas and try to explain why their idea is better.
• decelerate – Decelerate means to go slower.
• december – December is the twelfth month of the year.
• decent – Decent means something is good enough or okay.
• decide – Decide means to make a choice.
• deciding – Deciding is when you think about different choices and pick one.
• deck – A deck is a flat space, usually made of wood, where people can relax, eat, or play outside.
• decline – Decline means to say no to something or to get smaller.
• decor – Decor is all the things we use to make a room or a place look beautiful.
• decorate – To decorate is to add things to make something look nicer.
• decorating – Decorating is when you add colors, shapes, or fun things to make a place or object look better.
• decoration – Decoration is when you add nice things to make a place look better.
• decorations – Decorations are special items we use to make a room or a place look more fun and beautiful.
• decorative – Decorative means something that is used to make things look beautiful.
• deep – Deep means something that is very low or far down.
• defeat – Defeat means to lose in a game or a fight.
• defer – Defer means to wait to do something later.
• definition – A definition is like a special way to explain what a word means.
• deflate – Deflate means to let air out of something, like a balloon.
• defriend – Defriend means to stop being friends with someone.
• defrost – Defrost means to take something that is frozen, like meat or ice, and make it not frozen anymore.
• defy – Defy means to not listen to someone or something.
• delay – Delay is when something takes longer than expected.
• delicious – Delicious is a word we use when food tastes amazing!
• delight – Delight is a really happy feeling.
• delighted – Delighted means you feel really happy and joyful, like when you get a surprise gift.
• delightful – Delightful is a word we use when something is really nice or fun.
• deliver – Deliver means to take something to a person or place.
• delivery – Delivery is when someone takes a package or food and brings it to your home.
• demo – A demo is like a show or a test.
• demote – Demote means to make someone have a lower job or position.
• dense – Dense means something is packed tightly together.
• dental – Dental means anything that has to do with your teeth.
• dentist – A dentist is a doctor who helps keep your teeth strong and healthy.
• deorbit – Deorbit means when a spaceship or satellite comes down from space and goes back to Earth.
• departure – Departure means when someone leaves to go somewhere else, like when you go on a trip.
• dependable – Dependable means you can count on someone.
• depth – Depth means how deep something is.
• descend – Descend means to go down.
• describe – To describe means to tell someone about something.
• description – A description is when you tell someone what something is like.
• deselect – Deselect means to take away a choice you made.
• desert – A desert is a large area of land that gets very little rain.
• design – Design is when you plan how something will look or be made.
• designs – Designs are ideas for how things should look or be made.
• desirable – Desirable means something that you really want or like.
• desk – A desk is a piece of furniture that you use to study or work.
• desktop – A desktop is the top part of a computer where you can see pictures and use programs.
• dessert – Dessert is a yummy food you have after dinner.
• destination – A destination is the place you want to go to.
• destroyable – Destroyable means something that can be broken or ruined.
• destructible – Destructible means something that can be broken or damaged.
• destruction – Destruction means breaking things or making them not work anymore.
• detach – Detach means to take something off or away from something else.
• detail – Detail is like a tiny piece of information about something.
• details – Details are the tiny bits of information that help us understand something better.
• detective – A detective is a person who finds out secrets or solves mysteries.
• deter – Deter means to stop someone from doing something.
• detractor – A detractor is someone who says bad things about something or someone.
• deviation – Deviation means when something is different from what is normal or expected.
• device – A device is a tool or machine that helps us with tasks.
• devices – Devices are objects that help us do different tasks.
• devise – To devise means to think of a new idea or plan.
• devotion – Devotion means really caring about something or someone a lot.
• devour – Devour means to eat something all up really fast because you are very hungry.
• dew – Dew is the small drops of water that form on plants and grass when the night air cools down.
• dexter – Dexter is a name that can mean someone who is very good with their hands or is clever.
• dexterous – Dexterous means being really good at using your hands.
• diary – A diary is a book where you can write down what happens to you every day.
• dictionary – A dictionary is a special book where you can find the meanings of words.
• difference – Difference is what makes things different from each other.
• different – Different means things that are not alike.
• differentiate – Differentiate means to tell how things are different.
• difficult – Difficult means something that is not easy.
• dig – Digging is when you use a shovel or your hands to move dirt or sand to make a hole.
• digging – Digging means to move dirt or sand from one place to another.
• digit – A digit is a single number, like 1, 2, or 3.
• digits – Digits are the symbols we use to write numbers.
• dilute – Dilute means to make something less strong.
• dime – A dime is a type of money.
• dine – Dine means to eat a meal, especially dinner.
• dinner – Dinner is the last meal of the day, usually eaten at night.
• dinosaur – Dinosaurs were huge creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago.
• dinosaurs – Dinosaurs were giant reptiles that lived millions of years ago.
• dip – Dip is when you put something into a liquid, like when you dip your finger in water or dip chips in salsa.
• dipping – Dipping is when you put something into a liquid, like when you dip your fries into ketchup.
• direct – Direct means to tell someone exactly where to go or what to do without any extra steps.
• direction – Direction is about where something is or where you need to go.
• directions – Directions are instructions that help you find your way.
• directory – A directory is like a big book that helps you find things.
• dirt – Dirt is the soft, brown material that covers the ground.
• disability – Disability means that someone might have a hard time doing some things that other people can do easily.
• disadvantage – A disadvantage is something that makes it harder for you to do something.
• disagree – Disagree means when you don't think the same way as someone else.
• disagreeable – Disagreeable means something that is not nice or pleasant.
• disallow – Disallow means to say no to something.
• disappear – To disappear means to not be seen anymore.
• disappoint – Disappoint means feeling sad because something didn't happen the way you wanted it to.
• disarray – Disarray means things are all mixed up and not in order.
• disaster – A disaster is when something very bad happens, like a big storm or a fire, that can hurt people or damage...
• disbelieve – Disbelieve means not believing something.
• discard – To discard something means to get rid of it, like when you throw away trash or old toys you don't want.
• disclose – Disclose means to tell someone something that was a secret.
• disconnect – Disconnect means to separate things that are connected.
• disconnector – A disconnector is something that helps to turn off or separate two things.
• discontinue – Discontinue means to stop doing something.
• discourage – Discourage means to make someone feel less excited or happy about doing something.
• discourteous – Discourteous means not being polite or nice to others.
• discover – Discover means to find out about something for the first time, like when you learn a new fact or see a new...
• discovered – Discovered means to find something that you didn't know was there.
• discovery – Discovery is when you find out something new or interesting.
• discriminate – Discriminate means to treat someone differently because of who they are, like their skin color or if they...
• disembark – Disembark means to get off a boat, plane, or train.
• disentangle – Disentangle means to take something that is all mixed up or stuck together and make it neat again.
• disfavor – Disfavor means not liking something or someone.
• disguise – A disguise is when you change your appearance, like wearing a costume or makeup, so others can't tell who...
• disguised – Disguised means to change how you look so that people don't recognize you.
• dish – A dish is a plate or bowl where we put our food.
• dishonest – Dishonest means not telling the truth or being sneaky.
• dishonesty – Dishonesty means not telling the truth.
• dislike – Dislike is when you feel that you don't like something.
• disloyalty – Disloyalty means not being a good friend or not sticking with someone you promised to help.
• disobedience – Disobedience means not listening to what someone tells you to do.
• disordered – Disordered means things are not in the right place.
• disorderly – Disorderly means things are not organized.
• disparity – Disparity means when things are not equal or fair.
• display – Display means to show something so others can see it.
• displease – Displease means to make someone feel unhappy or not happy.
• displeasure – Displeasure means feeling unhappy or not liking something.
• disposable – Disposable items are things that are made to be used one time and then thrown away, like a plastic cup or...
• disprefer – Disprefer means you like something less than something else.
• disregard – Disregard means to not pay attention to something.
• disremember – Disremember means to forget something.
• disrespectful – Disrespectful means not being nice or polite to someone.
• dissatisfy – Dissatisfy means to make someone feel unhappy or not pleased with something.
• dissuade – Dissuade means to tell someone not to do something.
• distance – Distance is how much space is between two things.
• distant – Distant means something that is not close to you.
• distinguish – Distinguish means to tell the difference between two things.
• distinguished – Distinguished means someone who is special or stands out because they are very good at something.
• distracted – Distracted means when your mind is on something else, so you can't focus on what you're doing.
• distribute – Distribute means to share or give things to different people or places.
• disturb – To disturb means to interrupt someone when they are doing something.
• disturbance – Disturbance is when something interrupts what you are doing.
• disturbed – Disturbed means when something is not calm or peaceful.
• disunite – Disunite means to make people or things not together anymore.
• ditch – A ditch is a small trench or hole in the ground.
• diurnal – Diurnal means something that is active during the day.
• divan – A divan is a kind of couch or sofa.
• dive – Diving means jumping into water and going below the surface.
• diverse – Diverse means there are many different kinds of things.
• diving – Diving is when you jump into water and go below the surface.
• division – Division is when you take a big number and split it into smaller parts.
• divvy – Divvy means to share or split something with others.
• doable – Doable means that something is possible to do.
• dock – A dock is a special area by rivers or lakes where boats can land.
• doctor – A doctor is someone who takes care of people when they are not feeling well.
• document – A document is a paper or file that has information written on it.
• documentary – A documentary is a special kind of movie that tells real stories about things like animals, places, or people.
• dog – A dog is a pet that many people have.
• doglike – Doglike means having qualities or features that are like a dog.
• doll – A doll is a toy that looks like a baby or a person.
• dollar – A dollar is a type of money that people use to buy things.
• dollarcent – A dollar cent is a small amount of money.
• dollars – Dollars are the money we use to buy things.
• dollhouse – A dollhouse is a miniature house that you can play with.
• dolls – Dolls are toys that are shaped like people.
• dolphin – Dolphins are playful animals that live in the ocean.