Words That Start With N for Kids
Explore 117 kid-friendly words beginning with N.
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- nag – Nag means to keep asking someone to do something, like when a parent reminds you to clean your room.
- nail – A nail is a metal piece that you hammer into wood or other materials to keep them together.
- nails – Nails are the hard, shiny parts on the tips of your fingers and toes.
- name – A name is a word that tells us who a person is.
- names – Names are the words we use to identify people, places, or things.
- nameworthy – Nameworthy means something is so good or special that it deserves a name or to be remembered.
- nap – A nap is a quick sleep you take in the daytime.
- napkin – A napkin is something you use at the table when you eat.
- narrative – A narrative is a story.
- narrow – Narrow means something is small in width.
- nation – A nation is a large area where many people live together.
- natural – Natural means things that are found in nature, like plants, animals, and rocks.
- nature – Nature means all the things we see outside, like plants, animals, mountains, and rivers.
- near – Near means something is close by.
- nearby – Nearby means something is not far away.
- nearly – Nearly means something is very close to being complete or true.
- neat – Neat means everything is in order and looks nice.
- neatish – Neatish means something is a little bit neat, but not perfectly neat.
- necessary – Necessary means something that is very important to have or do.
- necessity – A necessity is something very important that you need to live, like clothes or a home.
- neck – The neck is the part of your body that holds up your head.
- necklace – A necklace is a type of jewelry that you wear around your neck.
- nectar – Nectar is a yummy, sweet liquid that comes from flowers.
- nectar' – Nectar is a yummy, sweet liquid that comes from flowers.
- need – Need is when you want something very much because it is important.
- needed – Needed means that something is required or important to have for a certain reason.
- needle – A needle is a small, sharp tool used for sewing.
- needles – Needles are thin and pointy tools used to sew fabric together.
- needless – Needless means something that is not needed or not necessary.
- needs – Needs are important things we require to survive and feel good, like eating food, drinking water, and...
- needy – Needy is when someone needs a lot of help or support.
- neglecting – Neglecting means not taking care of something or someone.
- negligible – Negligible means something is so small or unimportant that you can ignore it.
- neigh – Neigh is the noise that horses make.
- neighborhood – A neighborhood is a part of a town or city where people live near each other.
- neighbors – Neighbors are the people who live close to you, like in the same street or building.
- nephew – A nephew is a boy who is the son of your aunt or uncle.
- nest – A nest is a place where birds build their homes.
- nesting – Nesting is when you place one thing inside another.
- net – A net is a tool made of string or rope that has holes.
- neutral – Neutral means not taking sides.
- never – Never means something that doesn't happen at all.
- never-ending – Never-ending means something that doesn't have an end.
- new – New means something that is fresh or not used before.
- new-fashioned – New-fashioned means something that is modern or in style right now.
- newbie – A newbie is a person who is new to a place or activity.
- newborn – A newborn is a baby that has just come into the world.
- newcomer – A newcomer is a person who just arrived somewhere, like a new student in your class.
- news – News is stories about important things that are happening.
- newspaper – A newspaper is a big piece of paper that has news stories, pictures, and sometimes fun things like puzzles.
- next – Next means something that comes right after something else.
- nibble – Nibble is when you eat something by taking tiny bites.
- nice – Nice means doing good things for people and being pleasant.
- nickname – A nickname is a name that people use instead of your real name.
- niece – A niece is a girl who is the child of your brother or sister.
- nigh – Nigh means something is very close or near.
- night – Night is the time after the day when it gets dark.
- nightfall – Nightfall is the time of day when the sun sets and it starts to get dark.
- nighthawk – A nighthawk is a bird that comes out at night.
- nightlight – A nightlight is a little light that you can keep on at night.
- nighttime – Nighttime is the part of the day when it is dark because the sun is not shining.
- nine – Nine is a number that you can count.
- no – "No" is a word we use when we want to say that we don't want something or we don't think something is right.
- no-no – A no-no is a rule or something that is not allowed.
- nobility – Nobility means people who are important and have special titles, like kings and queens.
- noble' – Noble means being really good and kind.
- nod – Nod is when you move your head up and down.
- noise – Noise is a sound that can be loud or quiet.
- noises – Noises are different sounds we hear around us.
- noisy – Noisy is when there are many sounds happening at the same time.
- non-binary – Non-binary means that a person doesn't feel like just a boy or just a girl.
- non-disposable – Non-disposable means something you can use many times, like a toy or a cup, instead of throwing it away...
- non-fiction – Non-fiction is a type of book or story that tells you real things.
- non-venomous – Non-venomous means that an animal, like some snakes, doesn't have poison to hurt you.
- nonaffected – Nonaffected means not being changed or hurt by something.
- nonchanging – Nonchanging means something that stays the same and does not change.
- nonlawful – Nonlawful means something that is not allowed by the rules or laws.
- nonmetal – A nonmetal is a type of material that is not shiny and does not conduct heat or electricity well.
- nonpoisonous – Nonpoisonous means that something is not harmful.
- nonpurple – Nonpurple means something that is not the color purple.
- nonsense – Nonsense is when words or ideas are silly or don't make any sense.
- nonsufficient – Nonsufficient means not enough.
- nontoxic – Nontoxic means that something is safe to use and won't harm you.
- nonvenomous – Nonvenomous means that something, like a snake, does not have poison.
- nonviolent – Nonviolent means not hurting anyone.
- noodles – Noodles are a type of food that is long and stretchy.
- nook – A nook is a small, comfy place, like a corner in a room or a little spot outside, where you can relax or...
- nope – 'Nope' is a fun way to say 'no'.
- normal – Normal is when things are regular or typical.
- north – North is a direction.
- nose – The nose is a part of your face that helps you smell different things, like flowers or food.
- nostrils – Nostrils are the openings in your nose.
- not – 'Not' is a word we use to say something is the opposite.
- note – A note is a short message or a piece of paper with writing on it.
- notebook – A notebook is a book that has many pages.
- notepad – A notepad is a small book with blank pages where you can write or draw.
- notes – Notes are short pieces of writing that help you remember important things, like what to do or what you...
- noteworthy – Noteworthy means something that is special or important.
- nothing – Nothing means there is no thing or not a single item.
- notice – A notice is a message that gives you information.
- noticing – Noticing is when you become aware of something around you.
- nourishment – Nourishment is what we get from food that helps our bodies grow and stay healthy.
- novel – A novel is a big story that is written in a book.
- november – November is the name of a month.
- novice – A novice is someone who is just starting to learn something new.
- now – Now is the time that is happening right now.
- nudge – A nudge is a small push or touch to get someone’s attention or to help them do something.
- number – A number is a symbol we use to show how much of something there is.
- numbering – Numbering is when we use numbers to show how many things there are or to put things in a list.
- numberless – Numberless means there are no numbers.
- numbers – Numbers are symbols we use to show how many things we have.
- nurse – A nurse is someone who helps people when they are not feeling well.
- nurture – Nurture means to help something grow and be healthy.
- nurturer – A nurturer is a person who helps others grow and feel good.
- nutrition – Nutrition is about the good food we eat that gives our bodies energy and helps us grow.
- nutritious – Nutritious means that the food has lots of good things in it, like vitamins and minerals, that help your...
- nuts – Nuts are seeds that come from trees.