Example Sentences: Words Starting with H
617 words starting with H, each with example sentences that show how it is used.
- habitIt’s become a habit of mine to have a cup of coffee after dinner.
- habitableAfter we found the freshwater spring we were more confident that the place was habitable.
- habitatThis park offers important amphibian habitat and breeding area.
- habitationMars does not currently support human habitation.
- habitualHer habitual lying was the reason for my mistrust.
- habituallyHe is habitually inattentive of time.
- hackThey hacked the brush down and made their way through the jungle.
- hackerA hacker hacked into his computer account yesterday.
- hackleWhen the dog got angry, his hackles rose and he growled.
- hadI felt sure that I had seen him before.
- hagThe old hag never missed out on any opportunity to score off on her daughter-in-law.
- haggardPale and haggard faces.
- haggleI haggled for a better price because the original price was too high.
- hailThey say it's going to hail tomorrow.
- hairIn the western world, women usually have long hair while men usually have short hair.
- haircutIt's not a bad haircut! You just got to let it marinate!
- hairdoWhat do you think of my new hairdo? - Well, it's different.
- hairdresserI went to the hairdresser for a trim but came back nearly bald.
- hairedShe was a raven-haired beauty.
- hairlineIt's just a receding hairline — it's not like you're going bald.
- hairpinThe variety of angles in the course, from slow bends to hairpins, will both test your skill as a driver and...
- hairstyleI don't like to spend time on my hairstyle, so I usually just wear a do-rag.
- hairyIt’s a hairy problem, and will probably take several weeks to sort out.
- haleThis is a hale and hearty dish, filled with beef, potatoes and carrots.
- halfI ate the smaller half of the apple.
- halfwayI was already halfway home when I missed my keyring.
- hallThe drinking fountain was out in the hall.
- hallmarkGood jazz music has long been held up as a hallmark of authentic Washingtonian culture.
- hallowedThe victory left Kinmen itself a hallowed ground in the minds of the Taiwanese.
- hallucinateIn case you were wondering, the yahoo url above doesn’t actually exist, the model just hallucinated it.
- hallucinationWhat he claims to have seen is probably discountable as a hallucination.
- hallucinatoryThe painting had a hallucinatory quality, as if it were shifting.
- hallwayThe loud bang in the hallway seemed to alarm everyone in the building.
- haloChads can get away with most things because of the halo effect."
- haltThe contract negotiations halted operations for at least a week.
- halterWhat do you mean, you didn't halter the horses when we stopped for the night?
- haltingNo Turing Machine can decide the halting problem.
- halyardHave the goodness to secure the falls of the mizzen halyards.
- hamCube the ham right after adding the curry to the rice.
- hamburgerThe truck hit the deer and turned it into hamburger.
- hamletActually, I think they call it a "hamlet." That's how cute it is.
- hammerBobby used a hammer and nails to fix the two planks together.
- hammeredTony hammered on the door to try to get him to open.
- hammockThat looks like a good spot to sling up your hammock.
- hamperCompetition pigeons are hampered for the truck trip to the point of release where the race back starts.
- hamsterThe hamster stuffed his puffy cheeks with food.
- hamstringHe reinjured his hamstring two months after surgery.
- handHer hands are really strong.
- handbagThat handbag is a copy. You can tell because the buckle is different.
- handballIf the defender handballs in the penalty area, a penalty is awarded.
- handbookThis technical handbook is the Bible of our trade.
- handcuffDang, I’m handcuffed by these regulations. I’d like to help but it’d be illegal.
- handedI left my camera on the train, but luckily enough someone handed it in to lost property.
- handfulThose twins are a real handful to look after.
- handgunThis town is really dangerous because these youngsters have Beretta handguns.
- handicapAge is often a handicap.
- handicraftHandicraft is less standardized then industrial products, hence less artistic or rather flawless.
- handiworkThe Museum of Popular Arts showcases Portugal's finest handiworks.
- handkerchiefHe sneezed into his handkerchief during the meeting.
- handleThe daily handle of a Las Vegas casino is typically millions of dollars.
- handlebarKeep a firm hold on the handlebars.
- handlerThe handler of a weapon gets a symbolic sensation of deadly power.
- handlingHe is not handling this job, so we're giving him the hook.
- handmadeThe purse is handmade and hence very expensive.
- handoutWhy don't you prepare a whole stack of handouts in advance rather than getting out the supplies each time...
- handrailI need to prime these handrails before we can apply the finish coat.
- handsetA remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset.
- handshakeHis father's affection never went further than a handshake or a clap on the shoulder.
- handsomeThat is one handsome tree you've got there.
- handsomelyI was handsomely praised for my part in stopping the robber.
- handwriteFor handwritten work Freda preferred lined paper to plain.
- handwritingWith your handwriting, it's no surprise the Prof can't read your hieroglyphs!
- handySome people regard duct tape as a handy fix-all.
- handymanI complained that the heat was not working, and the landlord sent the handyman to fix it.
- hangThe lights hung from the ceiling.
- hangarThe plane taxied on over to the hangar for repairs.
- hangerTrying to open my car door with a coat hanger, I froshed the mechanism.
- hangoutEvery Friday, Geoff and his group of friends all met at their favorite hangout to talk and have a good time.
- hangoverI really enjoyed yesterday’s party, but now I have the biggest hangover – I’ll not be doing that again any...
- hankHank worked as a baler for Farmer Jones part time, to make ends meet.
- hankerIf you hanker for chocolate, you'll like this fudge recipe.
- haphazardDo not make such haphazard changes to the settings; instead, adjust the knobs carefully, a bit at a time.
- haplessThe Jayhawks completely whomped on the hapless Nimrods in today's opening-round game.
- happenLet me tell you how it happened.
- happilyThis time next month I’ll be happily fishing at the beach.
- happinessMoney can’t buy happiness.
- happyMusic makes me feel happy.
- harangueShe gave her son a harangue about the dangers of playing in the street.
- harassTo harass good people is no different than speaking ill of them.
- harassmentFans speculate that she was forced to graduate due to harassment and doxxing by stalkers and haters.
- harbingerBut it could be a harbinger of things to come in a hotter, drier West.
- harborThe neighborhood is a well-known harbor for petty thieves.
- harbourThe docks, which once harboured tall ships, now harbour only petty thieves.
- hardThis bread is so stale and hard, I can barely cut it.
- hardcoreHe's a hardcore gamer.
- hardenA roiling flutter within had me harden my gaze at the man I swore to seek revenge on.
- hardlyThey hardly ever watch television.
- hardnessThe hardness of the material was high.
- hardshipHe has survived periods of financial hardship before.
- hardwareHe needed a hammer, nails, screws, nuts, bolts and other assorted hardware, so he went to the hardware store.
- hardwoodBalsa is a hardwood, but a soft hardwood.
- hardworkingMany a hardworking Washingtonian have expressed their frustrations at the influx of rich Marylanders moving...
- hardyA hardy plant is one that can withstand the extremes of climate, such as frost.
- hareThe hunter unslung his rifle and took a bead on the hare.
- haremAn insect queen actually practices polygamy only one day, while for an alpha-male defending his harem is the...
- hark"The building's design harks back to traditional station architecture," says HS2 Project Client Ailsa Waygood.
- harmNo harm came to my possessions.
- harmfulWear a hat to protect your skin from harmful sunlight.
- harmlessThis snake looks nearly the same as its poisonous cousin but is harmless.
- harmonicThe harmonic polar line of an inflection point of a cubic curve is the component of the polar conic other...
- harmonicaA blue mare approached with the sweet sound of a harmonica.
- harmoniousThe team worked in a harmonious atmosphere, achieving great results.
- harmonizeThis explanation of the clan totem harmonizes with the supposed effect of killing one of the totem species.
- harmonyThe first four desks of cellos play separate parts, making a lush, Impressionist harmony.
- harnessThey harnessed the horse to the post.
- harpMy husband's constant harping about the condition of the house threatens to drive me to distraction.
- harpoonI took my harpoon out of my dirty red bandana.
- harriedThe entire place teemed with harried executives who had no time to talk to one another.
- harryHarry was ranting about his boss again, but nobody paid any attention.
- harshQuit harshing me already, I said that I was sorry!
- harshlyYou made your best honest effort; if they judge you harshly, that’s their problem, not yours.
- harvestThe constant rain made the harvest a nightmare this year.
- hashWe need to quickly hash up some plans.
- hashtagWhile hashtags aren't formally part of Twitter, some clients, such as Tweetdeck, will persist hashtags across...
- hassleI went through a lot of hassle to be the first to get a ticket.
- hasteWe were running late so we finished our meal in haste.
- hastenA cold, biting wind blew across the moor, and the travellers hastened their step.
- hastilyTheir hastily fabricated Potemkin village was practically deserted, what with all the ghosting.
- hastyWithout much thinking about it they made a hasty decision to buy it.
- hatWe're both in the hat: let's hope we come up against each other.
- hatchMoving the wardrobe revealed a previously hidden hatch in the ground.
- hatchetThat article about the mayor is nothing more than a hatchet job.
- hatchingWe got a good hatching from the swallowtail eggs.
- hateOne of my pet hates is traffic wardens.
- hatefulTo be hateful of the truth by design.
- haterFans speculate that she was forced to graduate due to harassment and doxxing by stalkers and haters.
- hatredThe convertible, once the object of his desire, was now the object of his hatred.
- hauberkThe hauberk was to the Norman what the byrnie was to the Saxon, the chief method of bodily defence.
- haughtyThe beggar asked for change, but the haughty woman only looked at him askance.
- haulGetting to his place was a real haul.
- haunchShe sat back on her haunches.
- hauntA couple of ghosts haunt the old, burnt-down house.
- haveI have a house and a car.
- havenSince its conception, the European Union has been a haven for those seeking refuge from war, persecution and...
- havocThe earthquake wreaked havoc in the city.
- hawYou think that song was good? Haw!
- hawkIt is illegal to hunt hawks or other raptors in many parts of the world.
- hawkerFirst-generation hawkers were mostly immigrants from China, and to a smaller extent from India and the Malay...
- hawthornProust, an author to whom Humboldt had introduced me and in whose work he gave me heavy instruction, said he...
- hayWhen camping, he usually makes a bed for the night from hay and a blanket.
- haystackOur new process for extracting needles from haystacks is extremely slick.
- hazardHe encountered the enemy at the hazard of his reputation and life.
- hazardousAny unrecalled hazardous products continue to pose a risk to the public.
- hazeThe soap left a persistent haze on the drinking glasses.
- hazelHave a tree or two the witches particularly like, such as the alder, larch, cypress and hemlock; then, to...
- hazyWhat hazies do you have on tap?
- heThat friend of your cousin's, he's on the phone.
- headBe careful when you pet that dog on the head; it may bite.
- headacheI have a splitting headache after that party last night.
- headbandDeep side part it, make a low ponytail and add a classic headband.
- headdressThe plaintiff argued he had a religious right to wear his headdress although it reduced the effectiveness of...
- headedAs it drew towards evening, I packed up and headed for home.
- headerIf you reduce the header of this document, the body will fit onto a single page.
- headfirstSheffield was not going to stop being Sheffield just because he had dived headfirst into the lusts of the...
- headlandYou can't get round the headland when the tide's in.
- headlessHow did the headless horseman see to chase Ichabod?
- headlightHe killed the engine and turned off the headlights, but remained in the car, waiting.
- headlineThe headline on today's newspaper reads "John Doe Wins Wood-Splitting Competition."
- headlongFigures out today show the economy plunging headlong into recession.
- headmanBut then Nash speaks to the school headman on Josie's behalf and persuades him to admit my youngest son.
- headmasterThe headmaster wondered what an appropriate measure would be to make the pupil behave better.
- headphoneI only had five bucks, so I bought the el cheapo headphones.
- headquartersHe is our salesman covering companies with headquarters in the northern provinces.
- headscarfAs far as only the Quran itself is concerned, wearing a headscarf is neither required nor prohibited.
- headsetIf you've just acquired a Google Glass headset for £1,000, don't show it off at the movies.
- headwindThe plane bucked a strong headwind.
- headyThe cocktail was a heady mixture of spirits.
- healThis bandage will help to heal your cut.
- healerThe villagers sought help from a traditional healer.
- healthHer mental health is really affected by stressful environments.
- healthyHe was father to three healthy kids.
- heapYou should move these structures from the stack to the heap to avoid a potential stack overflow.
- hearI was deaf, but now I can hear.
- hearerI leave my hearers to judge.
- hearingDeaf people often must deal with hearing people.
- hearsayThe story turned out to be nothing but hearsay.
- heartShe has a cold heart.
- heartacheHeaven knows what pains the author has been at, what bitter experiences he has endured and what heartache...
- heartbeatThe policeman waited for a heartbeat in vain.
- heartbreakSo while Ralph generally seems to inhabit a different, more glorious and joyful universe than everyone else...
- heartenNews of the recovery helped to hearten the family.
- heartfeltShe expressed her heartfelt sympathies at the death of his mother.
- hearthTo put it simply, he seems to me to be starting out to harm the city, from its very hearth, by setting out to...
- heartilyIf I had not been so tired, I should have laughed heartily.
- heartlandThe home counties are the Conservative heartland.
- heartlessHis heartless actions and cold manner left her saddened and feeling alone.
- heartyFew activities better the enjoyment of a hearty meal eaten in good company.
- heatThis furnace puts out 5000 BTUs of heat. That engine is really throwing off some heat. Removal of heat from...
- heaterTurn on the heater; I'm cold.
- heathSoon she dried her eyes, and went back into the corridor, to have a last glimpse of her native heath.
- heathenThe Christens found the heathens dear, as the lion doth the bear.
- heatherThe cutting sides were gay with heather in bloom, and masses of dainty Scots bluebells, while patches of...
- heaveWe heaved the chest-of-drawers up to the second-floor landing.
- heavenGood heavens! Whichever button did you press to make that happen?!
- heavenlyHeavenly Father, I come to You as Your child, kicking and screaming.
- heavilyShe fell heavily into bed.
- heavyCan you help me carry this? It's really heavy.
- heavyweightThe heavyweight delivered a few powerful hooks that staggered his opponent.
- heckHeck, what did I expect? It's too muddy out to go biking today.
- hecklePromise that you won't heckle me after my performance.
- hectareThe campus is sixty hectares in size.
- hecticHer class schedule is really hectic because she's a double major in dance and biochemistry.
- hedgeHe trims the hedge once a week.
- hedgehogHedgehogs and bears are two of the many mammals that hibernate in winter.
- hedgerowHe had a suit of summer mufti, and a broad-brimmed blue beaver hat looped with leaves broken from the...
- heedBut since I love some of you, I urge you again to take heed of my warning.
- heelHe drove the heel of his hand into the man's nose.
- heftA high quality hammer should have good balance and heft.
- heftyHe can throw a hefty punch.
- hegemonyThe two political parties battled viciously for hegemony.
- heiferI saw a little girl feeding, brushing, and talking to a heifer.
- heightThe area of a triangle is "a half base times height".
- heightenHigh-profile abandonments are harder to infiltrate for urban explorers due to their heightened security.
- heinousI hope they catch the person responsible for that heinous crime.
- heirMy brother is the heir to our childhood house and yet has no interest in it.
- heiressWe use him for eloping with heiresses, getting involved in drug scandals, and running illegal chemmy parties.
- heirloomYes, I realise the car isn't supposed to be parked in the heirloom flowerbed. My bad.
- heistThe audacious hijacking in Paris of a van carrying the baggage of a Saudi prince to his private jet is...
- helicopterWe flew over the city in a helicopter.
- heliumHelium-2 is unbound, as it is energetically favorable for it to split into two separate protons.
- helixA large positive inclination gives a chip which will helix out of the space between the face mill and the...
- hellaThere are hella people here.
- hellishI woke up from a hellish noise coming from the house next door.
- helloHello? How may I help you?
- helmWhen Mattel initially approached Smith about helming this show, he was surprised.
- helmetThey sell feed, riding helmets, and everything else for horses.
- helpI need some help with my homework.
- helperIn remote method invocation, the client helper is a ‘stub’ and the service helper is a ‘skeleton’.
- helpfulThe grammar book was less than (that is, not at all) helpful.
- helpingShe finds great joy in helping people.
- helplessThe nondeployment of troops left the villagers helpless.
- helplesslyThe fish flopped helplessly in the tiny remaining pool.
- helplessnessFrom the most ancient times to the present, in the crudest primitive tribe or the most magnificently...
- hemA small yard hemmed about by a tall hedge.
- hemisphereIn the southern hemisphere the flow of air around a low-pressure system is clockwise.
- hemlockHave a tree or two the witches particularly like, such as the alder, larch, cypress and hemlock; then, to...
- hemoglobinThe binding of oxygen to hemoglobin is allosterically regulated by various tropic factors, such as BPG and...
- hemorrhageWe got news that he died of a hemorrhage.
- hemorrhoidI dropped in on the surgery as I was passing to show the doctor my hemorrhoids.
- hempAmong Turks, pills consisting of hemp buds, muscat nuts, saffron, and honey were a popular aphrodisiac.
- henDon't cry, hen. Everything will be all right.
- henceI'm going hence, because you have insulted me.
- henceforthI will try to do a better job, henceforth, now that I know the proper technique!
- henchmanHe doesn't get his hands dirty — that's what the henchmen and the plausible deniability are for.
- henryHenry VIII created him a Duke. Last month, the queen created two barons.
- hepaticThere is now such an immense "microliterature" on hepatics that, beyond a certain point I have given up...
- hepatitisThe nurse developed hepatitis as a result of a needlestick injury.
- herGive it to her (after preposition)
- heraldThe herald blew his trumpet and shouted that the King was dead.
- heraldicApart from his unfinished essays on his created world, Tolkien drew Middle-earthian plants, textiles, and...
- heraldryRouge Dragon Pursuivant is a specialist in heraldry at the College of Arms.
- herbIf any medicinal herbs used by witches were supposedly evil, then how come people from at least the past...
- herbaceousThe sommelier noted strong herbaceous notes of thyme and lemongrass in the sauvignon blanc.
- herbalHerbal tea has a nice aroma and is good for a stuffy head.
- herbicideThe farmer coapplied fertilizer and herbicide to the field.
- herbivoreThe Tenerife giant lizard, Gallotia goliath, was a one-metre-long herbivore, with powerful jaws.
- herdHerds of buses spread across the streets.
- herderThey lived in unwalled villages, which suggests they may have been herders.
- hereYou wait here while I fetch my coat.
- hereafterI WON'T give you any excuse hereafter for accusing me of neglecting to write.
- herebyI hereby declare you husband and wife.
- hereditaryDuke is a hereditary title which was created in Norman times.
- heredityWe show that for a subclass of taut B-free systems proximality is the same as heredity.
- hereinAll legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist...
- heresySt. Augustine was the hammer of heresies.
- hereticalIt was heretical to say that protein wasn't healthy, let alone say it promoted cancer.
- heretoforeWe now make available these works which were heretofore unpublished.
- heritageThe university requires heritage Spanish students to enroll in a specially designed Spanish program not...
- hermeneuticThis text argues for a distinct Pentecostal hermeneutic that utilizes several interpretive methodologies and...
- hermitDespite its name, the hermit crab is not a true crab!
- herniaWhen the small intestine herniates into the groin, one has an inguinal hernia.
- heroMy mom died a hero on duty.
- heroicThe poet composed a ballad praising the heroic exploits of the fallen commander.
- heroismHe does all sorts of cool shit, and he subtly rediscovers his own heroism without making a big thing out of...
- heronHerons hunt by stealth, and the bittern may be the stealthiest of the lot.
- herpesFor example, herpes is 437737.
- herringIdioms such as "red herring" are listemes, as are irregular forms such as "geese".
- hersThat handbag is hers. These gloves are also hers.
- herselfSandra injured herself.
- hesitantI am hesitant to recommend him as a manager because he has a short temper.
- hesitateHe hesitated whether to accept the offer or not; men often hesitate in forming a judgment.
- hesitationShe carried out the order without hesitation.
- heteroThis novel depicts a hetero couple who are in love.
- heterogeneityHigher minimum rates might be necessary to limit heterogeneity in rates and reduce transshipment.
- heterogeneousHe had a large and heterogeneous collection of books.
- heterosexualNevertheless, Bumble, the dating app which once styled itself as a beacon of women’s empowerment because...
- heuristicFor this problem, the simulated annealing-based heuristic provides a near-optimal solution.
- hewThe temple was hewed from the living rock.
- hexThe witch put a hex on me.
- hexagonIt is possible to tessellate the plane with equilateral triangles and regular hexagons.
- hexagonalNuts in engineering are generally hexagonal.
- heyHey, look at this!
- heydayThe early twentieth century was the heyday of the steam locomotive.
- hiHi, how are you?
- hiatusThe band decided to go on hiatus, citing creative differences.
- hibernateHedgehogs and bears are two of the many mammals that hibernate in winter.
- hibiscusI planted some roselle in the garden so I can start making my own hibiscus tea instead of relying on...
- hiccupThere was a loud hiccup from the back of the room and the class erupted in laughter.
- hickoryThe loggers wore hickory shirts.
- hideHe hides his magazines under the bed.
- hideousI’m sorry to break it to you, but your dress looks truly hideous.
- hierarchicalShe claimed that only a hierarchical society with a leisure class at the top can produce works of 'true' art.
- hierarchyI'm above you in the hierarchy, Jim, so you should be answering to me.
- hieroglyphHieroglyphs were discovered on the wall inside the temple.
- hieroglyphicFor the first time on British Railways, so far as we are aware, a substantial timetable has been produced...
- highThe oldest of the elves' royal family still conversed in High Elvish.
- highlandThe highlands of the Swiss Alps are home to many unique flowers.
- highlightMeeting my future wife was the highlight of my trip to Spain.
- highlyHe spoke highly of you.
- highwayYou're on a highway to greatness.
- hijabThe belief that Muslim females observe hijab because men force them to do so insults some Muslim females who...
- hijackOnce the polyfill kicks in, it hijacks the user's input cursor and places it into a different field, a...
- hikeThe tenants were not happy with the rent hike.
- hikerHikers love the wild country that lies northwest of this river confluence.
- hilariousDo you like Monty Python? I think they're hilarious.
- hilariouslyThey laughed hilariously at the comedy film.
- hilarityWhen the new baby's rubber duck squeaked at the wedding, hilarity ensued.
- hillThe park is sheltered from the wind by a hill to the east.
- hillsideThe town is situated on a hillside, with a river running below.
- hilltopThe castle was an imposing sight on the hilltop.
- hillyA dam is often an essential source of water to farmers of hilly country.
- hiltThe grip of a sword is part of its hilt.
- himNow him and Bernie are best friends.
- himselfHe injured himself.
- hindDeer spring with their hind legs, using their front hooves to steady themselves.
- hinderA drought hinders the growth of plants.
- hindranceHigh-heeled shoes may be fashionable, but they can also be a hindrance to walking.
- hindsightYou know what they say, hindsight is twenty-twenty.
- hingeThis argument was the hinge on which the question turned.
- hintI needed a hint to complete the crossword.
- hinterlandIn West Wales it has never been possible until recently to exploit the magnificent natural harbour of Milford...
- hipI had a slip on the ice and bruised my hip.
- hippieThat dress looks very hippie.
- hippoShe aquacised the hippos in the zoo's pond before feeding them.
- hipsterThe other people in the urine-odored hall stood silently waiting for the hipster to disappear between the...
- hireWe pair up each of our new hires with one of our original hires.
- hisThis pen is his. These books are also his.
- hissAs I started to poke it, the snake hissed at me.
- histologicalThey have consistently included radiological images and histological slides alongside macroscopic images of...
- histologyJanus green B is a dye used widely in histology to stain cells for microscopic examination.
- historianMagoon's governorship in Cuba was viewed in a negative light by many Cuban historians for years thereafter.
- historicJuly 4, 1776, is a historic date. A great deal of historical research has been done on the events leading up...
- historicalJuly 4, 1776, is a historic date. A great deal of historical research has been done on the events leading up...
- historicallyHistorically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work.
- historiographyAs was mentioned on p.31, value-judgments are generally considered the most conspicuous source of...
- historyThe history of mammals stretches back many millions of years.
- hitOne boy hit the other.
- hitchHis truck sported a heavy-duty hitch for his boat.
- hitchhikePamela hitchhiked a ride to New York.
- hitherHe went hither and thither.
- hithertoOpen up vistas of expansion into hitherto untapped markets.
- hitterThe boxer was renowned as a hard hitter.
- hiveShe often rambles about bees' behavior, both in the hive and in the field.
- hivesThe beekeeper collected honey and beeswax from the hives.
- hmm"You there! Where are you going?" "Hmm? Oh, I just need to get a drink."
- hoYou have to break the soil with the ho.
- hoardI aggroed the dragon by stealing from its hoard, and it killed me.
- hoardingA hoarding is a legal requirement for the safety of the public on a building site.
- hoarseI attempted to sing, but my throat was too hoarse.
- hoaxThe phone call to the police about a tiger in a tree turned out to be a hoax.
- hobbitAlthough partial remains of other Hobbits have surfaced at the same site, they say it could have been an...
- hobbleWe made it and we hobbled up the stairs.
- hobbyI like to collect stamps from different countries as a hobby.
- hobbyistThis computer magazine is targeted at both professionals and hobbyists.
- hoboJoe idly hoboed through half the country till he realized hoboing never gets you anywhere in life.
- hockHe needed $750 to get his guitar out of hock at the pawnshop.
- hockeyHe helped his team beat the opponent at hockey 11-9 in a high-scoring match.
- hoeFor their organic row crops, they do the weeding with hoes. They get in there often, but it goes fast, and...
- hogSince the latest upgrade, this program has turned into a CPU hog.
- hoistGive me a hoist over that wall.
- holdHold the pencil like this.
- holderPut your umbrella in the umbrella holder.
- holdingMake sure your dog has a collar holding an identification tag.
- holeI made a blind hole in the wall for a peg. I dug a hole and planted a tree in it.
- holidayToday is a Wiccan holiday!
- holidaymakerThe beaches were crowded with holidaymakers.
- holinessHoliness Today is a Nazarene magazine.
- holisticOur holistic study of these modern-day traces suggests it to be a complex trace arising from domichnial...
- hollerI heard a holler from over the fence.
- hollowHe built himself a cabin in a hollow high up in the Rockies.
- hollyWe'll deck the halls with boughs of holly.
- holocaustThe hut was a holocaust; men fighting their way out howled and coughed on smoke.
- hologramHe turned his head and stared out to sea, longing for the hologram logo of Fuji Electric, for the drone of a...
- holographicAbba meanwhile, all of whom are still alive, will outsource their touring to holographic versions of...
- holotypeThe holotype of this species is subglobular in shape and ammoniticonic in its mode of growth.
- holsterA holster can help you carry in confidence, knowing that your weapon is secure and close at hand.
- holyI'm planning to visit the holy city of Jerusalem this Christmas.
- homageMany mourners turned up at the local artist's funeral to pay homage.
- homeDoes she still live at home? - No, she moved out and got an apartment when she was 18, but she still lives in...
- homecomingHis homecoming was saddened by the news of his mother's death the day before.
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Example sentences adapted from Wiktionary, from the entry of each word and the entries the sentences come from. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws chose the sentences, left out offensive ones and quotations older than 1900, and marked the word in each. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
Cite this page: “Example Sentences: Words Starting with H.” Word.ws, https://word.ws/sentences/a-z/h. Based on Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.