Words That Start With R for Kids

Popular R Words

All Words Starting With R

• rabbit – A rabbit is a cute animal that has big ears and soft fur.
• race – A race is a fun competition where people or animals try to go from one place to another as quickly as they...
• racer – A racer is a person who competes in races.
• racing – Racing is a competition where you try to go faster than others.
• racket – A racket is a tool used in sports like tennis or badminton.
• radiant – Radiant means giving off light or energy.
• radio – A radio is a device that lets you hear music, stories, and news.
• rail – A rail is a strong bar that trains run on.
• railroad – A railroad is a way for trains to travel.
• railway – A railway is a system of tracks that trains run on.
• rain – Rain is water that comes down from clouds in the sky.
• rainbow – A rainbow is a beautiful, colorful arc that appears in the sky when sunlight shines through raindrops.
• raincoat – A raincoat is a coat made to wear when it's raining.
• rainforest – A rainforest is a special kind of forest that gets a lot of rain.
• raining – Raining is when drops of water come down from the clouds.
• rainy – Rainy is when the weather has a lot of rain.
• raise – Raise means to make something go higher.
• rally – A rally is when many people gather in one place to support a cause or idea.
• ramble – Ramble is when someone talks a lot without sticking to one main idea.
• ramp – A ramp is a sloped surface that helps you move things or yourself from one level to another, like going...
• ranch – A ranch is a large area of land where farmers raise animals like cows, sheep, and horses.
• rank – Rank means where you are in a group.
• rapid – Rapid means something that happens very quickly or fast.
• rare – Rare means something that is hard to find or not common.
• rarely – Rarely means something doesn't happen very often.
• raring – Raring means you are really excited and ready to do something.
• rascal – A rascal is someone who is a bit mischievous or playful.
• raspberry – A raspberry is a small, round fruit that is red or sometimes black.
• rattle – A rattle is a toy that makes a sound when you shake it.
• raven – A raven is a large bird with shiny black feathers.
• raw – Raw means something that hasn't been cooked or changed.
• ray – A ray is a straight line that starts at one spot and keeps going without stopping.
• reaction – A reaction is what happens when something changes.
• read – Reading is when you look at letters and words on a page and say them out loud or in your head.
• reading – Reading is when you look at letters and words in a book or on a page.
• ready – Ready means you are prepared to do something.
• real – Real means something that is not fake.
• realm – A realm is like a special place or world.
• reason – A reason is the explanation for why something happens or why you make a choice.
• rebound – Rebound is when something hits a surface and then comes back up.
• rebuild – Rebuild means to build something again after it was broken or taken apart.
• receive – To receive means to get something from someone.
• reception – Reception is a place where people go to check in when they arrive at a hotel or an event.
• recess – Recess is a break during school when you can go outside, play games, and have fun with your friends.
• recipe – A recipe is a set of instructions that shows you how to cook something.
• recipes – A recipe is a list of things you need and steps to follow to cook something delicious, like cookies or soup.
• recognize – Recognize means to remember something or someone when you see them again.
• recognized – Recognized means you see someone or something and you know who they are or what they are.
• recommendation – A recommendation is when someone tells you what they think is a good idea.
• record – A record is something that saves sounds or pictures.
• recover – Recover means to heal or feel better after something bad happens, like when you get a cold and then you...
• rectangle – A rectangle is a flat shape with four sides.
• recycle – Recycling is when we take things we don't need anymore, like bottles and boxes, and turn them into new things.
• red – Red is a color that looks like a stop sign or a red apple.
• redo – Redo means to do something again after you have already done it.
• reduce – To reduce means to make something smaller or to use less of something.
• reeds – Reeds are long, thin plants that grow in wet places like by ponds or rivers.
• reef – A reef is a special place in the ocean where lots of colorful fish and plants grow.
• refine – Refine means to make something better or cleaner.
• refreshing – Refreshing is when something feels nice and new, like when you drink cold water after playing outside.
• refuge – Refuge means a safe place where you can go to feel protected and secure.
• refuse – Refuse means to not accept or agree to something.
• refuses – When someone refuses, it means they say 'no' to something.
• regal – Regal means something that looks like a king or queen.
• regard – Regard means to think about someone or something in a special way.
• region – A region is a special part of a place.
• regular – Regular means doing something in a way that is the same each time, like going to school every week.
• reject – Reject means to not accept something.
• relative – A relative is a person in your family.
• relatives – Relatives are family members.
• relax – To relax means to rest and not feel stressed.
• relaxed – Relaxed means you feel calm and happy, like when you are resting or playing without any worries.
• relaxing – Relaxing is when you take a break and do things that help you feel peaceful, like reading a book or taking...
• relay – A relay is like a helper that passes a message or a signal from one place to another.
• release – Release means to set something free.
• reliable – Reliable means you can trust someone or something to do what they say they will do.
• remain – Remain means to keep being in a certain place or to not go away.
• remains – Remains are the parts that are left after something has been used or taken away.
• remark – A remark is something you say about something.
• remarkable – Remarkable means something is very special or amazing.
• remember – To remember is to think about something you learned or did before.
• remote – A remote is a small device you use to control things like the TV.
• remoteness – Remoteness means being far away from other places.
• remove – Remove means to take something out or away from a place.
• renowned – Renowned means someone is very famous or well-known for something special they do.
• repair – Repair is when you take something that is broken and make it good again.
• repairing – Repairing is when you take something that is broken and make it good again.
• repeat – To repeat means to say or do something again.
• repeats – Repeats are when you do something more than once.
• repel – Repel means to push something away.
• rephrase – Rephrase means to say something in a different way.
• replace – To replace means to switch one thing for another.
• replay – Replay is when you do something again, like playing a game or watching a video you really like for a...
• reply – When someone talks to you or asks a question, a reply is what you say back to them.
• report – A report is a way to share information.
• reptile – Reptiles are animals like snakes, lizards, and turtles.
• repute – Repute means what people think about someone.
• request – A request is when you ask someone to do something or give you something.
• required – Required means something that is necessary or must be done.
• rescue – Rescue is when you save someone or something that needs help.
• reserve – Reserve means to keep something for later.
• reserved – Reserved means someone who doesn't talk a lot or share their feelings easily.
• respect – Respect is when you treat people the way you want to be treated.
• respectful – Respectful means treating people the way you want to be treated.
• respond – To respond means to answer when someone talks to you or asks you something.
• responses – Responses are what you say or do when someone asks you a question or talks to you.
• rest – Rest is when you stop doing things and give your body a chance to relax.
• restart – Restart means to start something over.
• restful – Restful means a time when you can relax and feel peaceful, like when you are resting or sleeping.
• restless – Restless means feeling like you want to move or do something instead of sitting still.
• restricted – Restricted means that something is not allowed or is kept from happening.
• restriction – A restriction is like a rule that says you can't do something.
• restroom – A restroom is a place where people can go to use the bathroom.
• result – A result is what you get after trying something.
• resume – A resume is a paper that tells people about your skills and what you can do.
• retain – Retain means to keep something.
• retreat – Retreat means to go back or move away from something.
• return – Return means to take something back to where it came from.
• reuse – Reuse means taking something you already have and using it again instead of getting a new one.
• reveal – To reveal means to show something that was hidden.
• reverse – Reverse means to change something to the opposite.
• revolve – Revolve means to move in a circle around something.
• reward – A reward is a special treat or prize you get for doing something well, like finishing your homework or...
• reword – Reword means to say something in a different way.
• rework – Rework means to fix something or make it better.
• rhyme – A rhyme happens when two words have the same ending sound, like 'dog' and 'log'.
• rhythm – Rhythm is the pattern of sounds in music.
• rib – Ribs are the bones in your chest.
• ribbit – Ribbit is the noise frogs make.
• ribbon – A ribbon is a narrow strip of fabric that can be different colors and patterns.
• ribcage – The ribcage is a strong part of your body that protects your heart and lungs.
• rice – Rice is a grain that grows in fields.
• rich – Rich means someone who has a lot of money or valuable things.
• riddle – A riddle is a fun question or puzzle that makes you think.
• riddles – Riddles are fun questions or puzzles that make you think.
• ride – To ride means to sit on something that goes, like a bicycle or a roller coaster.
• rider – A rider is a person who rides something, like a horse, a bike, or even a roller coaster.
• rig – A rig is a big machine that helps to get things like oil or gas from deep in the ground.
• right – Right can mean correct, like when you answer a question correctly in school.
• right-hand – The right hand is the hand on the right side of your body.
• rightful – Rightful means something that is fair or belongs to someone.
• rigid – Rigid means something that is very stiff and does not bend easily.
• rim – A rim is the outer part of a circle, like the edge of a wheel or a round plate.
• ring – A ring is a circular band that people wear on their fingers.
• ringlet – A ringlet is a curl of hair that is shaped like a little ring or spiral.
• rings – Rings are circular pieces of jewelry that people wear on their fingers.
• rinse – Rinse is when you use water to clean something.
• ripe – Ripe means that a fruit or vegetable has grown enough and is ready to be picked and eaten.
• ripple – A ripple is what happens when something drops into water.
• rise – To rise means to move higher or go up.
• riskless – Riskless means something that is safe and you don't have to worry about getting hurt or losing something.
• risky – Risky means something that can be dangerous or might not go well.
• river – A river is a large body of water that moves across the land.
• rivers – A river is a large, moving body of water that goes through the land.
• road – A road is a place where vehicles like cars and buses travel.
• roam – Roam means to wander or move around freely.
• roar – Roar is the loud sound that lions and some other animals make.
• robin – A robin is a type of bird that has a bright red or orange belly.
• robot – A robot is a special kind of machine that can do tasks on its own.
• robust – Robust means something is strong and can handle a lot.
• rock – A rock is a solid thing you can find on the ground.
• rocket – A rocket is a special vehicle that flies very fast into the sky and can go all the way to space.
• rocks – Rocks are solid things that you can find on the ground.
• rod – A rod is a straight, long piece of something, like metal or wood.
• role-play – Role-play is when you act like a character or person, like a teacher or a pirate, and you pretend to do...
• roll – To roll is to make something turn over and over.
• roller – A roller is something that rolls.
• rollercoaster – A rollercoaster is a big ride that has tracks.
• ronaldo – Ronaldo is a superstar soccer player from Portugal.
• roo – A 'roo' is a fun name for a kangaroo.
• roof – The roof is the covering on top of a building.
• rooftop – A rooftop is the very top of a building.
• rookie – A rookie is someone who is new at something, like a new player on a team.
• room – A room is a part of a house or building that has walls and a door.
• roomy – Roomy means something has a lot of space.
• rooster – A rooster is a male chicken.
• roots – Roots are the parts of a plant that grow underground.
• rope – A rope is a thick string made of many smaller strings twisted together.
• rope-jump – Rope-jump is a game where you have a long rope and you swing it around while jumping over it.
• rose – A rose is a beautiful flower that can be red, pink, yellow, or white.
• rotate – Rotate means to turn something around a point.
• rough – Rough means something that has a bumpy or uneven surface.
• roughly – Roughly means not exactly.
• round – Round is a shape that is like a circle.
• route – A route is the way you travel to reach a place.
• routine – A routine is a set of things you do regularly, like getting ready for school, doing homework, and playing.
• royal – Royal means belonging to a king or queen.
• rub – To rub is to press something with your hand and move it around.
• rubber – Rubber is a special kind of material that is very flexible.
• rucksack – A rucksack is a type of backpack.
• rudeness – Rudeness is when someone is not nice or polite.
• rug – A rug is a piece of fabric that covers part of the floor.
• rugged – Rugged means something is strong and tough.
• rule – A rule is something we follow to keep things safe and fair.
• ruler – A ruler is a tool that is usually made of wood or plastic.
• rules – Rules are guidelines that help us know what we can and cannot do, like how to play a game or behave in school.
• run – To run means to move quickly on your feet.
• rung – A rung is a step on a ladder.
• runner – A runner is a person who runs, usually for fun or to be healthy.
• runners – Runners are people who enjoy running.