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Words That Start With T for Kids

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  • tragedy – A tragedy is something very sad that happens, like when someone gets hurt or something bad happens to people.
  • trail – A trail is a path that you can walk on, usually in nature.
  • train – A train is a long vehicle that moves on metal tracks.
  • traits – Traits are things that make you special, like your hair color or how you like to play.
  • transfer – Transfer is when you take something and put it somewhere else.
  • transform – Transform means to change the shape or form of something.
  • transformation – Transformation is when something changes into a different form.
  • transition – Transition means changing from one thing to another.
  • transparent – Transparent means something is clear and you can see through it, like a glass or a clear plastic.
  • transpire – Transpire means when something happens or becomes known.
  • transport – Transport is how we move things or people from one place to another.
  • trapeze – A trapeze is a swing that hangs from a tall place, like in a circus.
  • trapped – Trapped means you can't move or escape from a place.
  • trash – Trash is stuff that is no longer useful or needed, like empty wrappers or old papers.
  • travel – Travel is when you go from one place to another.
  • traveler – A traveler is a person who visits new places, like cities or countries, to see and learn new things.
  • treasure – Treasure is something that is worth a lot of money or is very special to someone.
  • treasures – Treasures are things that are worth a lot of money or have a lot of meaning.
  • treat – A treat is a special reward or something nice you get, like candy or a fun outing.
  • treats – Treats are fun and tasty foods, like candy or cookies, that you get sometimes as a reward or for a special...
  • tree – A tree is a tall plant that has a thick trunk and many branches.
  • trees – Trees are tall plants with a thick trunk and many branches.
  • tremble – Tremble is when something shakes or moves a little bit.
  • trendy – Trendy means something that is very popular right now.
  • triangle – A triangle is a flat shape with three straight sides and three corners.
  • tribute – A tribute is something nice you do or say to show you care about someone or to remember them.
  • trice – A trice is a very short time.
  • triceratops – A triceratops is a type of dinosaur that had three horns on its head and a big bony shield behind its neck.
  • trick – A trick is a clever way to do something or a fun surprise.
  • tricker – A tricker is someone who plays tricks or jokes on others.
  • tricks – Tricks are clever ways to do something that can surprise people.
  • trickster – A trickster is someone who likes to play tricks or jokes on others.
  • tricky – Tricky means something that can be hard to figure out or do.
  • trim – Trim means to make something smaller or neater by cutting off the extra parts.
  • trip – A trip is when you travel to a different place, like going to visit family or going on vacation.
  • triumph – Triumph means to win or be really happy because you did something great.
  • trivial – Trivial means something that is not very important or is very easy to understand.
  • trivialize – Trivialize means to make something seem less important or serious than it really is.
  • trophy – A trophy is a special award that you get when you are the best at something, like sports or contests.
  • tropical – Tropical means a place that is warm and has lots of plants and trees.
  • trouser – Trousers are pants that you wear.
  • trousers – Trousers are pants that you wear.
  • truck – A truck is a large vehicle used to transport stuff.
  • true – True means something is real or correct.
  • trueness – Trueness means being real or correct.
  • trumpet – A trumpet is a type of musical instrument that you play by blowing into it.
  • trunk – A trunk is the thick part of a tree that connects the roots to the branches.
  • trust – Trust is when you believe that someone is good and will help you.
  • truth – Truth is when you say things that are real and not made up.
  • truthful – Being truthful means telling the truth and not lying.
  • try – To try means to make an effort to do something.
  • tub – A tub is a large, usually round container where you can fill it with water to take a bath.
  • tube – A tube is a hollow, round object.
  • tubes – Tubes are hollow, round objects that can be used for many things.
  • tug – Tug means to pull something hard.
  • tug-of-war – Tug-of-war is a fun game where two groups of people pull on a long rope in opposite directions.
  • tumble – Tumble means to fall or roll around.
  • tumbling – Tumbling is a fun way to move your body by rolling, flipping, or doing tricks.
  • tummy – A tummy is another word for your belly.
  • tune – A tune is a short piece of music that sounds good.
  • tunnel – A tunnel is a long, dark space that goes under the ground.
  • turkey – A turkey is a large bird that has a round body and long legs.
  • turn – To turn means to change direction.
  • turnout – Turnout means how many people come to do something, like a party or a game.
  • turtle – A turtle is a special animal that has a hard shell to protect its body.
  • tusks – Tusks are big, long teeth that stick out from the mouths of some animals, like elephants and walruses.
  • tv – A TV is a screen that plays videos and shows.
  • twice – Twice means doing something two times.
  • twig – A twig is a little branch that grows on a tree.
  • twilight – Twilight is the time of day when the sun is setting and the sky is changing colors.
  • twinkle – Twinkle is when something shines brightly and then dims a little, like how stars look when you see them at...
  • twinkling – Twinkling is when lights or stars shine brightly and then dim a little, making it look like they are blinking.
  • twirl – Twirl is when you turn around quickly in a circle.
  • twist – Twist means to turn something in a circle.
  • twisted – Twisted means something that is bent or turned around.
  • twister – A twister is a type of storm that looks like a big, spinning funnel.
  • two – Two is the number that comes after one.
  • type – Type means to write something on a computer or a typewriter by pressing the keys.
  • typical – Typical means something that is normal or usual.
  • typing – Typing means using your fingers to press keys on a keyboard to make words and sentences on a screen.
  • tyre – A tyre is a big rubber circle that you find on cars and bicycles.