Words That Start With L for Kids
Explore 196 kid-friendly words beginning with L.
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All Words Starting With L
- label – A label is a piece of paper or sticker that has information on it.
- laborer – A laborer is a person who works hard with their hands.
- labourer – A labourer is a person who works hard, usually doing jobs like building things or helping in farms.
- laces – Laces are the long, thin pieces of material that you use to tie your shoes.
- lad – A lad is a young boy.
- ladder – A ladder is a tool that has steps on it.
- lady – A lady is a woman who is usually polite and kind.
- ladybird – A ladybird is a little bug that is often red with black dots.
- ladybug – A ladybug is a little insect that is often red with black dots.
- ladybugs – Ladybugs are little insects that are often red with black dots.
- lake – A lake is a large area of water surrounded by land.
- lamb – A lamb is a young sheep.
- lamp – A lamp is a light that you can turn on and off.
- land – Land is the solid part of the Earth.
- landing – Landing is when something that was in the air comes down and touches the ground.
- landmark – A landmark is something important that you can see, like a famous building or a big mountain.
- landmarks – Landmarks are important places that help us find our way.
- landscape – A landscape is the view of land that you can see.
- lap – A lap is the part of your body when you sit down.
- laptop – A laptop is a portable computer that you can open and close.
- large – Large means something that is really big.
- larger – Larger means that something takes up more space or is more big than another thing.
- largest – Largest means the biggest in size.
- lark – A lark is a type of bird that sings beautifully.
- lass – A 'lass' is a word that means a young girl or a girl who is not very old.
- lasso – A lasso is a special kind of rope that has a loop.
- last – Last means the final part of something.
- lasting – Lasting means something that doesn't go away quickly.
- late – Late means you arrive after the time you were supposed to be there.
- lately – Lately means something that has happened not too long ago.
- later – Later means something will happen after now.
- latest – Latest means the newest thing.
- lather – Lather is what happens when you use soap and water together.
- latter – The word 'latter' means the second thing when you have two things to choose from.
- laugh – Laughing is what we do when something is funny.
- laughter – Laughter is what happens when we find something funny.
- launch – Launch means to begin or start something new.
- lava – Lava is the hot, melted rock that flows from a volcano when it erupts.
- lavabo – A lavabo is a special sink where you wash your hands.
- lavatory – A lavatory is a place, like a bathroom, where you can wash your hands and use the toilet.
- lavender – Lavender is a type of flower that is purple.
- lawful – Lawful means following the rules and laws.
- lawn – A lawn is a piece of land covered with grass.
- lay – Lay means to place something down gently.
- lay-by – A lay-by is a special place where you can stop your car safely on the side of the road.
- layer – A layer is something that goes on top of something else.
- layers – Layers are when things are placed one on top of another.
- lazy – Lazy is when someone doesn't want to do things they should do, like homework or chores.
- lead – Lead is a heavy metal that can be used in things like pencils and batteries.
- leader – A leader is a person who guides a group.
- leaf – A leaf is a flat, green part of a plant or tree.
- leafworm – A leafworm is a little creature that eats leaves.
- leafy – Leafy describes plants or trees that have many leaves.
- leak – A leak happens when liquid or air escapes from a container.
- lean – Lean means to tilt your body towards something.
- leap – Leap is when you jump really high or far.
- learn – Learning means getting new knowledge or skills.
- learning – Learning is when you get smarter by discovering new things.
- lease – A lease is like a special promise.
- leash – A leash is a piece of rope or fabric that you attach to a dog's collar.
- leather – Leather is a special kind of material made from the skin of animals, like cows.
- leave – Leave means to go away from somewhere.
- leaves – Leaves are flat, green parts of plants and trees.
- leaving – Leaving is when you go away from somewhere.
- lee – Lee is a name that some people have.
- leeward – Leeward means the side of something, like a mountain, that is away from the wind.
- left – Left is a direction.
- left-hand – The left hand is the hand that is on the left side of your body.
- leftover – Leftover is food that you didn't finish eating, and you can eat it another time.
- leftovers – Leftovers are the extra food you have after eating.
- leg – A leg is a part of your body that helps you move around.
- legal – Legal means something that is allowed by the rules or laws.
- legitimate – Legitimate means something is real or true.
- legitimize – Legitimize means to make something okay or right.
- lego – Lego is a type of building toy that comes in many shapes and colors.
- legs – Legs are the two parts of your body that you use to walk, jump, and play.
- lemon – A lemon is a bright yellow fruit that tastes very sour.
- lemonade – Lemonade is a refreshing drink made by mixing lemon juice, water, and sugar.
- length – Length means how long something is from one end to the other.
- lengthen – Lengthen means to make something longer than it was before.
- lens – A lens is a special piece of glass or plastic that helps us see things more clearly.
- lenses – Lenses are pieces of glass or plastic that help us see things more clearly.
- lentils – Lentils are tiny seeds that come from plants.
- less – Less means a smaller amount of something.
- lessen – Lessen means to reduce or make something smaller.
- lesson – A lesson is a time when you learn something important, like in school.
- lest – Lest means to make sure something doesn't happen.
- let – "Let" is a word we use when we give permission.
- letter – A letter is a symbol we use to make words.
- letters – Letters are the building blocks of words.
- lettuce – Lettuce is a leafy vegetable that is usually green.
- level – A level is a flat area or a step in a game.
- levels – Levels are different stages or heights.
- liable – Liable means you are responsible for something.
- liberality – Liberality means being very generous and giving.
- liberate – Liberate means to set someone free.
- librarian – A librarian is a person who works in a library.
- library – A library is a building filled with many books.
- library-keeper – A library-keeper is someone who works in a library.
- license – A license is like a special card that says you can do something, like drive a car or ride a bike.
- licit – Licit means something that is allowed or okay to do.
- lick – Lick is when you use your tongue to touch or taste something.
- lid – A lid is a piece that fits on top of a container, like a pot or a bottle.
- lifeguard – A lifeguard is someone who watches over people at the pool or beach.
- lifespan – Lifespan is how long something lives.
- lifetime – A lifetime is the whole time someone is alive.
- lift – A lift is a machine that carries people or things up and down in a building.
- light – Light is a kind of energy that makes things bright.
- lightly – Lightly means to do something with a little bit of force.
- lightning – Lightning is a powerful flash of electricity that happens in the sky when there are storms.
- lights – Lights are objects that help us see when it’s dark.
- like – 'Like' is a word we use when we enjoy or prefer something.
- liked – Liked means you have a good feeling about something.
- likely – 'Likely' means something that is probably going to happen.
- lime – A lime is a round, green fruit that tastes very sour.
- limit – A limit is a rule that says how much or how many of something you can have.
- limited – Limited means there is a small amount of something.
- limited,' – Limited means there is not a lot of something.
- line – A line is a straight path that connects two points.
- lineup – A lineup is when you put people or things in a straight line.
- linger – Linger means to hang around or stay somewhere for a while, even when you could leave.
- link – A link is something you can click on a computer or tablet that takes you to a different page or website.
- lintel – A lintel is a strong piece of wood or stone that goes across the top of a door or window.
- lion – A lion is a large animal that is part of the cat family.
- lips – Lips are the two parts of your mouth that help you speak and eat.
- liquid – A liquid is a type of matter that can change shape easily.
- list – A list is a way to write down things you want to remember.
- listen – Listening is when you hear what someone is saying and try to understand it.
- listener – A listener is a person who listens carefully when others are speaking.
- listening – Listening is when you pay attention to sounds or words.
- lists – A list is a way to write down things you want to remember.
- lithe – Lithe means being very flexible and able to move easily.
- litter – Litter means trash or garbage that is left on the ground.
- little – Little means something that is not big.
- live – Live means to be alive and doing things.
- liveliness – Liveliness is when someone is very happy and full of energy.
- lively – Lively means being very active and full of life.
- lizard – A lizard is a type of reptile that has a long body, four legs, and a tail.
- load – Load is when you carry or put things onto something, like putting books in a backpack.
- loaded – Loaded means something is full of things.
- loading – Loading is when you are getting something ready, like when a game is starting and you see a circle going...
- loaf – A loaf is a whole piece of bread that is usually shaped like a big rectangle.
- local – Local means something that is nearby or in your area.
- locate – To locate means to discover where something is.
- located – Located means where something is.
- location – Location is a special word that tells us where something is.
- lock – A lock is a special tool that helps keep things safe.
- locked – Locked means that something is secured so it can't be opened without a key or a special way.
- loco – Loco means crazy or silly.
- locomotive – A locomotive is the part of a train that has the engine.
- lodge – A lodge is a special place where people can stay, like a small hotel, often in the woods or near a lake.
- log – A log is a big piece of wood that comes from a tree.
- logo – A logo is a design or symbol that represents a company or a product.
- logotype – A logotype is a special way of writing a name or a word that makes it look cool and easy to remember.
- loiter – Loiter means to stand or wait around without doing anything important.
- lollies – Lollies are candies that are usually round and come on a stick.
- lollipop – A lollipop is a candy that is shaped like a circle and is attached to a stick.
- lollipop,' – A lollipop is a type of candy that is round and usually has a stick.
- lollipop' – A lollipop is a round candy that is stuck on a stick.
- lone – Lone means being alone or by yourself.
- lonely – Lonely is when you feel alone and wish you had someone to play with or talk to.
- lonesome – Lonesome is when you feel lonely and wish you had someone to play with or talk to.
- longing – Longing means really wanting something or someone.
- look – Look means to pay attention with your eyes.
- looked – Looked means to have your eyes on something.
- looking – Looking is when you use your eyes to find or see things.
- loop – A loop is when something goes around and around, like a circle.
- looped – Looped means something that goes around and around, like when you ride a roller coaster and it goes in a...
- loopy – Loopy is when someone feels a bit silly or goofy, like when you’re really happy and want to play around.
- loose – Loose means something is not held tightly.
- loosen – Loosen means to make something less tight or to make it easier to move.
- lorry – A lorry is a large vehicle used to transport goods.
- lose – To lose means that something is not with you anymore.
- loss – Loss is when you have something and then it goes away.
- lost – Lost means something is missing or you don't know where it is.
- lots – Lots means a lot or many of something.
- loud – Loud is when something makes a big sound.
- loudly – Loudly means to make sounds that are very strong and can be heard from far away.
- lounge – A lounge is a cozy area where people can sit, talk, or watch TV.
- loungeroom – A loungeroom is a room in your home where you can sit, watch TV, play games, or just hang out with family...
- lovable – Lovable is a word we use for people or animals that are really sweet and make us smile.
- love – Love is when you care a lot about someone.
- loved – Loved means having strong feelings for someone or something.
- lovely – Lovely is a word we use to describe things that are beautiful or make us feel happy.
- loves – Loves means to have strong feelings for someone or something.
- lovingly – Lovingly means showing love and kindness.
- low – Low means something is close to the ground or not very tall.
- lower – Lower means to bring something down.
- luck – Luck is when something nice happens to you that you didn't expect, like winning a game or getting a...
- luggage – Luggage means the bags and cases we carry when we travel.
- luminous – Luminous is a word that describes things that glow or shine.
- lunch – Lunch is the meal you have after breakfast and before dinner.
- luncheon – A luncheon is a special lunch.
- lungs – Lungs are two important parts inside your body that help you breathe.
- luxury – Luxury means something very nice and special that not everyone has.
- lyrics – Lyrics are the words of a song.