Words That Start with AM

3-letter words that start with AM

• ama5n. A traditional Japanese pearl diver, usually female, who mainly dives...
• amb7n. The outline of a spore or pollen grain, as seen in a polar view.
• amm7n. Synonym of amnesia (a potent sativa-dominant strain of marijuana).
• amp7v. To amplify.
• amt5n. A county in Denmark.

4-letter words that start with AM

• amah9n. A woman employed to look after children; (formerly) a wet nurse.
• amay9v. To dismay; confound; be dismayed.
• amba8n. A characteristic landform in Ethiopia: a steep-sided, flat-topped...
• ambe8n. An old mechanical contrivance, ascribed to Hippocrates, for reducing...
• ambi8adj. Ambidextrous.
• ambo8n. A raised platform in an early Christian church, as well as in the...
• amby11n. An ambulance.
• amel6n. Enamel.
• amen6interj. At the end of a religious prayer: so be it.
• amia6n. The bowfin, Amia calva.
• amic8adj. Of, relating to, or derived from an amine, amide or amic acid.
• amid7prep. In the middle of; in the center of; surrounded by.
• amin6n. An arbitrator who assessed and collected revenue in the pargana.
• amio6n. Amiodarone.
• amit6v. To lose.
• amla6n. Phyllanthus emblica, a deciduous tree.
• amma8n. Mother.
• ammo8n. Ammunition.
• amok10adv. Out of control, especially when armed and dangerous.
• amol6adv. Once, formerly, back in the day, once upon a time.
• amra6n. A hog plum (Spondias mombin).
• amud7n. The lectern on the bima.
• amur6n. Any of various hybrids of the white amur that were bred for aquatic...
• amyl9n. Synonym of pentyl.

5-letter words that start with AM

• amain7adv. Out of control.
• amala7n. A thick paste made from yam or cassava flour, eaten chiefly in Yoruba...
• amand8n. A fine or penalty.
• amant7n. A lover, especially if illicit; a paramour.
• amaro7n. A type of Italian herbal liqueur.
• amaru7n. A double-headed serpent in Inca and other Andean mythology.
• amass7v. To collect into a mass or heap.
• amate7n. Paper produced from the bark of adult Ficus trees.
• amaze16v. To fill (someone) with surprise and wonder; to astonish, to astound, to...
• ambar9n. Any of various kinds of subterranean or barn-like granary, depending on...
• amber9n. A hard, generally yellow to brown translucent or transparent fossil...
• ambit9n. The extent of actions, thoughts, or the meaning of words, etc.
• amble9n. An unhurried leisurely walk or stroll.
• ambry12n. A cupboard or storage area in a church to hold books, communion...
• ameen7n. Any of various native Indian officials employed by the civil courts...
• amend8v. To make better; improve.
• ament7n. A catkin or similar inflorescence.
• amero7n. A proposed unified currency of Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
• amice9n. A hood, or cape with a hood, made of or lined with grey fur, formerly...
• amide8n. Any derivative of an oxoacid in which the hydroxyl group has been...
• amido8n. The univalent radical -NH₂ when attached via a carboxyl group.
• amiga8n. A female friend.
• amigo8n. A friend.
• amine7n. A functional group formally derived from ammonia by replacing one, two...
• amino7adj. Relating to an amine.
• amira7n. A member of a wealthy class of Armenian grandees in Constantinople...
• amiss7adj. Wrong; faulty; out of order; improper or otherwise incorrect.
• amity10n. Friendship; friendliness.
• ammer9n. The yellowhammer; yellow bunting; Emberiza citrinella.
• ammie9n. Synonym of amnesia (a potent sativa-dominant strain of marijuana).
• amnio7n. Amniocentesis.
• amole7n. Any of various parts of the Agave (or similar) plants, when used as...
• among8prep. Of a person or thing: in the midst of and surrounded by (other people...
• amour7n. Courtship; flirtation.
• amped10adj. Activated, as with electric power.
• amper9n. A tumour, often accompanied by inflammation; pustule; varicose vein...
• ample9det. A fully sufficient or abundant quantity of; enough or more than enough.
• amply12adv. In an ample manner; extensively; thoroughly.
• amuse7v. To entertain or occupy (someone or something) in a pleasant manner; to...

6-letter words that start with AM

• amable10adj. Friendly, pleasant.
• amadou9n. A spongy, flammable substance prepared from bracket fungi, formerly...
• amanat8n. A Native American hostage taken by Russian colonists.
• amazed18adj. Astonished or confounded with fear, surprise, or wonder; greatly...
• amazon17n. A tall, strong, athletic woman.
• ambigu11n. An entertainment at which a medley of dishes is set on at the same...
• ambler10n. A slow-moving, comfortable horse or mule.
• ambush13n. The act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack or kill by...
• amelia8n. The congenital absence of one or more limbs.
• amends9n. Compensation for an injury or loss; recompense; reparation.
• amical10adj. Friendly, amicable.
• amicus10n. Someone not a party to a case who submits a brief and/or presents oral...
• amidst9prep. In the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among.
• amnion8n. The innermost membrane of the fetal membranes of reptiles, birds, and...
• amoeba10n. A member of the genus Amoeba of unicellular protozoa that moves by...
• amoral8adj. Done without consideration for morality or immorality.
• amoret8n. An amorous girl or woman; a wanton.
• amount8n. The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete...
• amparo10n. In some Hispanic jurisdictions (such as Mexico) a writ or an appeal...
• ampere10n. A unit of electrical current, the standard base unit in the...
• amphib15n. A member of an amphibious force.
• amphoe13n. An administrative subdivision of Thailand, smaller than a changwat.
• amrita8n. The water of life; the drink of the Hindu gods.
• amtrac10n. An amphibious vehicle of a class introduced in World War II.
• amulet8n. A religious article, protective charm, or ornament, usually bearing...
• amused9adj. Pleasurably entertained.
• amylin11n. The dextrin of starch.
• amyris11n. Any plant of the genus Amyris.
• amytal11n. Synonym of amobarbital.

7-letter words that start with AM

• amalgam12n. An alloy containing mercury.
• amanita9n. Any of very many agaric mushrooms, of the genus Amanita, most of which...
• amassed10adj. Having been gathered or assembled in a large group.
• amateur9n. A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, science, or art (such...
• amatory12adj. Of or relating to love, especially sexual love.
• amazing19adj. Causing wonder and amazement; very surprising.
• amazone18n. A woman's riding habit.
• ambient11adj. Encompassing on all sides; surrounding; encircling; enveloping.
• ambitus11n. The range of a melody, especially those of ecclesiastical chants.
• ambling12n. The act of one who ambles.
• amboyna14n. A south-east Asian tree, Pterocarpus indicus.
• ambrose11n. A sweet-scented herb; ambrosia (Dysphania botrys).
• amended11adj. That has been modified from a previous form.
• amenity12n. Pleasantness.
• amiable11adj. Friendly; kind; sweet; gracious.
• amiably14adv. In an amiable manner; in a friendly or pleasant manner.
• ammeter11n. A device that measures the magnitude of an electric current, especially...
• ammonia11n. A gaseous, toxic compound of hydrogen and nitrogen, NH₃, with a pungent...
• amnesia9n. Loss of memory; forgetfulness.
• amnesic11adj. Of, pertaining to, affected by, or causing amnesia.
• amnesty12n. Forgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion.
• amniote9n. Any of the Amniota group of vertebrates having an amnion during the...
• amoebic13adj. Relating to, or caused by an amoeba.
• amongst10prep. Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects....
• amorosa9n. A wanton woman; a courtesan.
• amoroso9n. A male lover.
• amorous9adj. Inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment.
• amphora14n. A large, two-handled vessel, especially a thin-necked clay vat used in...
• amplify17v. To render larger, more extended, or more intense.
• ampoule11n. A small hermetically sealed vial, often used to contain a sterile...
• ampulla11n. An Ancient Roman two-handled vessel.
• amputee11n. A person who has had one or more limbs removed.
• amusing10adj. Entertaining.
• amylase12n. Any of a class of digestive enzymes, present in saliva and also...
• amyloid13n. A waxy compound of protein and polysaccharides that is found deposited...
• amylose12n. The soluble form of starch (the insoluble form being amylopectin) that...

8-letter words that start with AM

• amacrine12adj. Without long processes.
• amalthea13n. An aggregation of dry fruits within a calyx which does not become...
• amandine11n. A cosmetic cream prepared from almonds.
• amanitin10n. A deadly amatoxin found in Amanita phalloides (the death cap), the four...
• amaranth13n. An imaginary flower that does not wither.
• amaretto10n. A sweet-bitter liqueur originating from Italy (but also produced in...
• amatrice12n. A female amateur.
• ambiance14n. A particular mood or atmosphere of an environment or surrounding...
• ambigram15n. A calligraphic design that may be read as the same word or phrase (or...
• ambition12n. Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as...
• ambivert15n. A person who is neither clearly extroverted nor introverted, but has...
• ambrosia12n. The food of the gods, thought to confer immortality.
• ambulant12adj. Able to walk; ambulatory.
• ambulate12v. To walk; to relocate oneself under the power of one's own legs.
• ambushed16adj. Having been the target of an ambush.
• amenable12adj. Willing to respond to persuasion or suggestions.
• amethyst16n. A transparent purple to violet variety of quartz with traces of...
• amicable14adj. Showing friendliness or goodwill.
• amicably17adv. Friendly; in an amicable manner.
• amidship16adv. In the middle of a ship (as opposed to bow or stern).
• amikacin16n. A semisynthetic aminoglycoside antibiotic that is derived from...
• ammolite12n. A rare and valuable opal-like gemstone, made of the fossilized shells...
• ammoniac14adj. Of or relating to ammonia, or possessing its properties.
• ammonite12n. Any of an extinct group of cephalopods of the subclass Ammonoidea; a...
• ammonium14n. The univalent NH₄⁺ cation, derived by the protonation of ammonia.
• ammonoid13n. An extinct cephalopod of the subclass †Ammonoidea (including ammonites).
• amnesiac12n. A person who suffers from amnesia.
• amnestic12adj. Synonym of amnesic (adjective).
• amniotic12adj. Pertaining to the amnion.
• amoeboid13adj. Resembling or characteristic of an amoeba, particularly in having...
• amortize19v. To alienate (property) in mortmain.
• amoureux17n. A lover; a romantic partner.
• ampacity17n. The root mean square of the electrical current which a device (usually...
• amperage13n. The electric current; charge transmitted per unit time, measured in...
• amphibia17n. The amphibians.
• amphipod18n. Any species of the taxonomic order Amphipoda of small, shrimp-like...
• amplicon14n. A piece of DNA or RNA formed as the product of natural or artificial...
• amputate12v. To surgically remove a part of the body, especially a limb.
• amusedly14adv. In an amused manner.
• amygdala15n. Each one of the two regions of the brain, located as a pair in the...

9-letter words that start with AM

• amaryllis14n. A belladonna lily (Amaryllis belladonna), native to South Africa.
• amaurosis11n. Any form of blindness that is accompanied by no obvious change to the...
• amazement22n. The condition of being amazed; a state of overwhelming wonder, as from...
• amazingly24adv. In an amazing manner; in a way that causes amazement; wonderfully.
• amazonite20n. A gem variety of microcline feldspar, varying from bright verdigris...
• ambarella13n. A tropical fruit tree native to the South Pacific (Spondias dulcis).
• ambassade14n. The mission of an ambassador.
• ambergris14n. A solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull gray to blackish color...
• amberjack26n. Any of several large food and game yellowtail fishes of the genus...
• ambiguity17n. The state of being ambiguous; the state of leaving room for more than...
• ambiguous14adj. Open to multiple interpretations.
• ambitious13adj. Having or showing ambition; wanting a lot of power, honor, respect...
• amblyopia18n. Dimness or blurring of the eyesight due to a fault in transmission of...
• amblyopic20adj. Of, relating to, or suffering from amblyopia.
• ambrosial13adj. Pertaining to or worthy of the gods.
• ambrosian13adj. Ambrosial.
• ambrotype18n. An early type of photograph in which a glass negative appears positive...
• ambulance15n. An emergency vehicle designed for transporting seriously ill or injured...
• ambuscade16n. An ambush; a trap laid for an enemy.
• ambushing17n. An ambush.
• amendable14adj. Capable of being amended.
• amendment14n. An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of...
• amenities11n. Synonym of pleasantries.
• americano13n. A drink made of espresso coffee diluted with hot water.
• americium15n. The chemical element (symbol Am) with an atomic number of 95.
• amidships17adv. In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally.
• amigurumi14n. The Japanese art of crocheting or knitting stuffed yarn toys, typically...
• amiloride12n. A diuretic C₆H₈ClN₇O that promotes sodium excretion and potassium...
• amination11n. The introduction of one or more amino groups into a compound.
• aminoacyl16n. Any of class of organic radicals, formed by the removal of a hydroxyl...
• amnestied12adj. That has been given amnesty; whose past offences have been forgiven.
• amorality14n. Lack or absence of morality.
• amorously14adv. In an amorous or loving manner.
• amorphous16adj. Lacking a definite form or clear shape.
• amortized21adj. Of a debt or liability, wiped out gradually or in installments.
• ampersand14n. The symbol "&".
• amphibian18adj. Of or relating to the class Amphibia.
• amphibole18n. Any of a large group of structurally similar hydrated double silicate...
• amphioxus23n. The lancelet, particularly of the genus Branchiostoma.
• amplified17adj. Having been made the subject of amplification; more potent or stronger...
• amplifier16n. Anything that amplifies, or makes something larger or more intense.
• amplitude14n. The measure of the size of something, especially its width or breadth...
• amputated14adj. Having been removed or cut off.
• amusingly15adv. In an amusing manner.
• amygdalin16n. A glycoside of benzaldehyde and hydrogen cyanide found in bitter...

10-letter words that start with AM

• amalgamate15v. To merge, to combine, to blend, to join.
• amantadine13n. A drug used especially as the hydrochloride C₁₀H₁₇N·HCl to prevent...
• amanuensis12n. One employed to take dictation, or copy manuscripts.
• amaranthus15n. Any member of the genus Amaranthus; an amaranth.
• amazeballs23adj. Amazing.
• ambassador15n. A diplomat of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent...
• ambivalent17adj. Simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory...
• ambulacral16adj. Of or pertaining to an ambulacrum.
• ambulation14n. Walking.
• ambulatory17adj. Of, relating to, or adapted to walking.
• ameliorate12v. To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative...
• amendatory16adj. For the purpose of amending or correction.
• amiability17n. Friendliness, especially easy approachability owing to a cheerful and...
• aminoethyl18n. The univalent radical NH₂CH₂CH₂- derived from ethylamine.
• amiodarone13n. An antiarrhythmic drug administered in the form of its hydrochloride...
• amlodipine15n. A long-acting calcium channel blocker used as an anti-hypertensive and...
• ammoniacal16adj. Pertaining to or containing ammonia.
• ammunition14n. Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as...
• amoebiasis14n. Disease associated with the presence of amoebas.
• ampelopsis16n. A vine of the genus Ampelopsis.
• amphibious19adj. Capable of functioning on land or in water.
• amphitrite17n. Any polychaete worm of the genus Amphitrite.
• amphitryon20n. A host or entertainer.
• amphoteric19adj. Having the characteristics of both an acid and a base, and capable of...
• ampicillin16n. A semisynthetic form of penicillin C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₄S that is effective...
• amputation14n. Surgical removal of all or part of a limb, etc.
• amygdaloid18adj. Shaped like an almond.

11-letter words that start with AM

• amalgamated17adj. Combined from two or more entities into one specific entity whilst...
• amaranthine16n. A dark reddish-purple colour.
• amatriciana15n. A traditional Italian pasta sauce based on guanciale, pecorino, and...
• amazingness23n. The state or quality, of being amazing.
• ambiguously19adv. In an ambiguous manner.
• ambitiously18adv. In an ambitious manner.
• ambivalence20n. The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and...
• amelanchier18n. Any tree or shrub in the genus Amelanchier of the pome fruit subtribe...
• ameliorated14adj. Having had problem(s) improved upon; having been the subject of...
• amenability18n. The state or quality of being amenable.
• amenorrhoea16n. Absence of menstrual discharge.
• aminophenol18n. Any of three isomeric amino derivatives of phenol; hydroxyaniline.
• aminopropyl20n. The univalent radical NH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂- derived from propylamine.
• amobarbital17n. A barbiturate administered especially in the form of its sodium salt...
• amontillado14n. A pale, dry sherry from Montilla.
• amoxicillin22n. A moderate-spectrum, bacteriolytic beta-lactam antibiotic with the...
• amoxycillin25n. UK spelling of amoxicillin.
• amphetamine20n. The racemic freebase of 1-phenylpropan-2-amine; an equal parts mixture...
• amphibolite20n. Any of a class of metamorphic rocks composed mainly of amphibole with...
• amphipathic25adj. Describing a molecule, such as a detergent, which has both hydrophobic...
• amphiphilic25adj. Being a detergent: having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic (or...
• amyloidosis17n. Any of a group of disorders in which the fibrous protein amyloid is...
• amylopectin20n. A highly branched, insoluble form of starch (the soluble form being...
• amyotrophic23adj. Characterized by amyotrophy (atrophy of the muscles).

12-letter words that start with AM

• amalgamation17n. The process of amalgamating; a mixture, merger or consolidation.
• amateurishly20adv. In an amateurish manner; without expertise or professionalism.
• ambassadress17n. A female ambassador.
• ambidextrous24adj. Having equal or comparable ability in both hands; in particular, able...
• ambivalently22adv. In an ambivalent manner.
• amelioration14n. The act of making better.
• ameliorative17adj. Able to repair or ameliorate.
• aminobenzoic27adj. Of or pertaining to aminobenzoic acid or its derivatives.
• aminobutyric21adj. Of or pertaining to any of several isomeric univalent radicals in which...
• amortization23n. The reduction of loan principal over a series of payments.
• amperometric20adj. That involves measurement of an electric current during a process such...
• amphictyonic26adj. Of or relating to the amphictyons or their League or Council.
• amphitheater22n. American form of amphitheatre.
• amphitheatre22n. An open, outdoor theatre (which may be a theatre in the round, or have...
• amphotericin21n. Any of a group of amphoteric antibiotic and antifungal agents derived...

13-letter words that start with AM

• ambassadorial18adj. Of or pertaining to an ambassador.
• ambidexterity28n. The property of being equally skillful with each hand.
• ambitiousness17n. The state or quality of being ambitious.
• ameloblastoma19n. A rare benign tumour of the upper or lower jaw.
• amitriptyline20n. An antidepressant drug; a tablet containing this drug.
• amniocentesis17n. A procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid from a pregnant animal, by...
• amplification22n. The act, or result of amplifying, enlarging, extending or adding.
• amyloidogenic22adj. Relating to amyloidogenesis.

14-letter words that start with AM

• amateurishness19n. The quality of being amateurish.
• ambassadorship24n. The post or office of ambassador.
• aminoglycoside23n. Any N-glycoside of an amine, in some cases functioning as an antibiotic.
• aminolevulinic21adj. Of or pertaining to aminolevulinic acid or its derivatives.
• aminopeptidase21n. Any of several enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of the peptide bond...

Questions about these words

How many words that start with AM are there?

Word.ws lists 297 words that start with AM, plus 1,445 rare ones.

What are common words that start with AM?

among, amount, amazing, amazon, amendment, ambassador, amongst and amateur.

Which of the words that start with AM has the highest letter score?

ambidexterity scores 28 points with the standard letter tile values.

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