Learning words that start with specific letters is a fun and effective way to help children build vocabulary. This guide focuses on things that start with V, offering a variety of examples for teachers or parents to use in language lessons.

Table of Contents
- Nouns that Start with V
- Verbs that Start with V
- Adjectives that Start with V
- Encouraging and Positive Words that Start with V
- Short Words that Start with V
- Foods that Start with V
- Instruments that Start with V
- Occupations and Hobbies that Start with V
- Countries and Places that Start with V
- Languages that Start with V
- Science Words that Start with V
- Animals that Start with V
- Plants that Start with V
- Also See
Nouns that Start with V
- Van: A vehicle used for transporting goods or people.
- Vase: A container used to hold flowers.
- Volcano: A mountain that erupts with lava and gases.
- Violin: A stringed musical instrument.
- Vest: A sleeveless piece of clothing.
- Village: A small community or settlement.
- Valve: A device that controls the flow of liquid or gas.
- Vacuum: A machine used for cleaning floors.
- Vegetable: A plant or part of a plant used as food.
- Vineyard: A field where grapevines are grown.
Verbs that Start with V
- Vote: To express a choice in an election.
- Vacuum: To clean using a vacuum cleaner.
- Visit: To go to see someone or a place.
- Venture: To take a risk or go somewhere new.
- View: To look at something carefully.
- Vacate: To leave a place.
- Verify: To confirm something is true or accurate.
- Value: To consider something important or worthwhile.
- Volunteer: To offer to do something without being paid.
- Voice: To express in words.
Adjectives that Start with V
- Valiant: Brave and courageous.
- Vibrant: Full of energy and enthusiasm.
- Versatile: Able to adapt to many situations or tasks.
- Visionary: Having strong imagination or foresight.
- Vivacious: Lively and spirited.
- Virtuous: Morally excellent.
- Vigilant: Watchful and alert.
- Valuable: Worth a lot or highly regarded.
- Vocal: Expressive and willing to share opinions.
- Victorious: Having won or succeeded.
- Voluntary: Done willingly and without force.
- Venturous: Bold and daring.
Encouraging and Positive Words that Start with V
- Victory: Success and triumph.
- Virtuous: Having high moral standards.
- Valuable: Worth a great deal or important.
- Visionary: Forward-thinking and inspired.
- Vivacious: Spirited and lively.
- Versatile: Able to do many things well.
- Vital: Essential and full of life.
- Victorious: Achieving success.
- Vigilant: Attentive and watchful.
- Venerable: Commanding respect.
Short Words that Start with V
- Van: A type of vehicle.
- Vet: A veterinarian or someone who examines.
- Vow: A solemn promise.
- Vat: A large container for storing liquids.
- Via: By way of.
- Vex: To annoy or irritate.
Foods that Start with V
- Vanilla: A flavoring derived from orchids.
- Vegetables: Edible plants like carrots and broccoli.
- Venison: Meat from deer.
- Vermicelli: A type of thin pasta.
- Vichyssoise: A creamy potato and leek soup.
- Veggie Burger: A meatless patty made from vegetables.
- Vietnamese Spring Rolls: A dish with rice paper, vegetables, and protein.
- Velvet Cake: A rich, moist cake, often red or chocolate.
- Vodka Sauce: A creamy pasta sauce with vodka and tomatoes.
- Vegan Cheese: A plant-based cheese alternative.
- Valencia Orange: A sweet citrus fruit.
- Vindaloo: A spicy Indian curry.
Instruments that Start with V
- Violin: A string instrument played with a bow.
- Viola: A string instrument slightly larger than a violin.
- Vibraphone: A percussion instrument with metal bars.
- Vuvuzela: A plastic horn used at sports events.
- Valve Trombone: A brass instrument with valves.
- Victrola: An antique phonograph for playing music.
- Vocal Cords: The part of the body used for singing.
- Violoncello: Another name for the cello.
- Venova: A wind instrument combining recorder and saxophone elements.
- Voice: The human sound used for singing or speaking.
Occupations and Hobbies that Start with V
- Veterinarian: A doctor for animals.
- Videographer: Someone who records and edits videos.
- Violinist: A person who plays the violin.
- Volunteer: Someone who helps without payment.
- Vocalist: A singer.
- Viniculturist: A person who grows grapes for wine.
- Valet: A person who parks cars or attends to guests.
- Ventriloquist: A performer who speaks without moving their lips.
- Vehicle Inspector: Someone who examines vehicles for safety.
- Vintage Collector: A hobbyist who collects antiques.
- Vacation Planner: Someone who organizes travel itineraries.
- Vendor: Someone who sells goods or services.
Countries and Places that Start with V
- Vietnam: A country in Southeast Asia.
- Venezuela: A country in South America.
- Vatican City: A small independent city-state in Rome.
- Vienna: The capital city of Austria.
- Victoria: A state in Australia or a city in Canada.
- Vaduz: The capital of Liechtenstein.
- Valencia: A city in Spain.
- Vancouver: A city in Canada.
- Verona: A city in Italy.
- Virginia: A state in the United States.
- Volgograd: A city in Russia.
- Visakhapatnam: A city in India.
Languages that Start with V
- Vietnamese: Spoken in Vietnam.
- Venda: A Bantu language spoken in South Africa.
- Valencian: A variety of Catalan spoken in Valencia, Spain.
- Volapük: A constructed international auxiliary language.
- Votic: A nearly extinct language in Russia.
- Venetian: A Romance language spoken in Italy.
Science Words that Start with V
- Vaccine: A substance that provides immunity to diseases.
- Velocity: The speed of something in a given direction.
- Volcano: A mountain that erupts with lava.
- Voltage: The force of an electric current.
- Vortex: A whirling mass of air or water.
- Venom: A toxic substance produced by some animals.
- Variation: Differences in traits among individuals.
- Viscosity: A fluid’s resistance to flow.
- Vesicle: A small structure within a cell.
- Viral: Related to or caused by a virus.
- Volatile: A substance that evaporates easily at normal temperatures.
- Vitamin: Organic compounds essential for normal growth and nutrition.
- Vegetation: Plants or plant life in a particular area.
- Vermiculture: The practice of breeding worms for composting.
- Vacuole: A storage organelle within a cell.
- Verification: The process of establishing the truth or accuracy of something.
- Virology: The study of viruses and viral diseases.
Animals that Start with V
- Viper: A venomous snake found in many parts of the world.
- Vulture: A large bird that feeds on carrion.
- Vaquita: A rare and endangered species of porpoise.
- Vicuña: A wild relative of the llama, found in South America.
- Vervet Monkey: A small primate native to Africa.
- Velvet Worm: A soft-bodied invertebrate found in tropical forests.
Plants that Start with V
- Vanilla: An orchid plant whose pods are used for flavoring.
- Verbena: A flowering plant often grown in gardens.
- Violet: A small plant with purple or blue flowers.
- Valerian: A plant known for its medicinal properties.
- Velvet Bean: A legume often used as a cover crop.
- Virginia Creeper: A fast-growing vine.
- Vegetable Marrow: A type of squash.
- Vaccinium: A genus of plants including blueberries and cranberries.
- Vetch: A flowering plant often used as animal fodder.
- Venus Flytrap: A carnivorous plant that catches insects.
- Virginia Bluebell: A spring-blooming flower.
- Vitex: A plant also known as chaste tree.
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Gabrielle Kotkov is an AMI-trained 3-6 Montessorian and educational consultant. She has a Master's Degree in Child Studies and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). She is particularly interested in the intersection between Montessori education and multilingualism, which led her to create the Multilingual Montessori website and podcast. Gabrielle has taught in schools in NYC, Sicily, London, and Austin, and is currently on the teaching faculty of the West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program, an AMS training center in NYC.