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Words That Start With Y for Kids

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  • yacht – A yacht is a special kind of boat that is often used for traveling or having fun on the water.
  • yard – A yard is the area around your house.
  • yarn – Yarn is a type of string that is used for knitting or crocheting.
  • yawn – A yawn is when you open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply.
  • yay – "Yay" is a fun word we use to show we are really happy or excited.
  • ye – "Ye" is an old way to say "you." People used to use it a long time ago.
  • year – A year is a time period that has 12 months.
  • years – Years are a way to measure time.
  • yeet – Yeet is a fun word that means to throw something with a lot of energy.
  • yell – Yelling is when you raise your voice a lot, like when you're excited or trying to get someone's attention.
  • yellow – Yellow is a happy color!
  • yes – "Yes" is a word we use when we want to agree with something.
  • yesterday – Yesterday is the day that comes before today.
  • yoga – Yoga is a fun way to exercise.
  • yogurt – Yogurt is a tasty food made from milk that has been changed by tiny little helpers called bacteria.
  • you – "You" is a word we use to talk to someone.
  • youch – Youch is a word people say when they feel a little pain, like when you stub your toe or touch something hot.
  • young – Young means not being very old.
  • youth – Youth means being young.
  • youthful – Youthful means looking or feeling young.
  • yow – 'Yow' is a word people say when they feel surprised or hurt.
  • yowch – Yowch is an expression you use when you feel pain.
  • yucky – Yucky is a word we use when something is really gross or unpleasant.
  • yum – 'Yum' is a fun word we use to show that we like the taste of food.
  • yummy – Yummy is a word we use when food is delicious.
  • yup – 'Yup' means 'yes'.