Discover a variety of words that start with “ar” to enhance your vocabulary and spice up your writing.
- Arc- a part of the circumference of a circle or a curve.
- Arch- a curved structure spanning an opening, typically supporting the weight from above.
- Arena- an enclosed area used for public entertainment or sports.
- Argue- to give reasons for or against something; to discuss, dispute.
- Arid- extremely dry or lacking in moisture.
- Aria- a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera.
- Aroma- a distinctive, typically pleasant smell.
- Arbor- a shaded area or garden alcove with sides and a roof formed by trees or climbing plants trained over a framework.
- Arms- weapons; or the upper limbs of the human body.
- Army- a large organized body of armed personnel trained for war.
- Article- a piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication.
- Artist- a person skilled at creating, practicing, or demonstrating art.
- Argon- a chemical element, inert gas, and a member of the noble gases.
- Arise- to get up, to emerge; to begin to occur or to exist.
- Arrow- a shaft sharpened at one end and with a feather or other stabilizer at the other, designed to be shot from a bow.
- Arsenic- a chemical element, a metalloid capable of both metallic and non-metallic forms.
- Artful- clever or skillful, typically in a crafty or cunning way.
- Arctic- relating to the regions around the North Pole.
- Archive- a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.
- Argyle- a pattern of diamond-shaped areas on a solid background, often used in socks or sweaters.
- Arista- the bristle-like or hair-like structure on the antennae of some insects.
- Artisan- a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.
- Argent- heraldic term for silver or white.
- Arduous- involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
- Armada- a fleet of warships.
- Armful- as much as can be held in one arm or both arms.
- Armlet- an ornamental band or bracelet worn on the upper arm.
- Armpit- a hollow under the arm at the shoulder.
- Armory- a place where arms are manufactured or stored.
- Arouse- to awaken or stir to action or strong response.
- Arrack- a type of strong alcoholic drink typically distilled from fermented fruit, grain, or sugarcane.
- Arrant- complete, utter.
- Array- an impressive display or range of a particular type of thing.
- Arrear- money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
- Arrest- seize (someone) by legal authority and take them into custody.
- Arrival- the action or process of arriving.
- Arrogate- take or claim (something) for oneself without justification.
- Arrowhead- the pointed end of an arrow, typically made of stone or metal.
- Arsenal- a collection of weapons and military equipment stored by a country, person, or group.
- Artichoke- a type of thistle cultivated as food.
- Article- a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type.
- Artifice- clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others.
- Artless- without guile or deception; natural and simple.
- Artwork- illustrations, photographs, or other non-textual material prepared for inclusion in a publication.
- Arable- (of land) used or suitable for growing crops.
- Arcade- a covered passageway with arches along one or both sides.
- Arcane- understood by few; mysterious or secret.
- Archaeo- ** – prefix meaning ancient or prehistoric.
- Archetype- a very typical example of a certain person or thing.
- Archive- a collection of historical documents or records especially one housed in a place.
- Archaic- very old or old-fashioned.
- Archipelago- a group of islands.
- Archivist- a person who maintains and is in charge of archives.
- Archway- an arch or series of arches supporting a roof, wall, or other structure.
- Ardent- enthusiastic or passionate.
- Ardor- enthusiasm or passion.
- Areola- a small circular area in particular, the ring of pigmented skin surrounding a nipple.
- Arena- a level area surrounded by seats for spectators, in which sports, entertainments, and other public events are held.
- Argyll- a pattern consisting of diamond-shaped areas on a plain background, used especially in knitted garments such as sweaters.
- Arianism- a heretical Christian doctrine that asserts Jesus Christ is the Son of God who was created by God the Father.
- Aridity- being without moisture; extremely dry.
- Aristocrat- a member of the aristocracy.
- Arithmetic- the branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers.
- Armchair- a comfortable chair with side supports for a person’s arms.
- Armistice- an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
- Armor- a protective covering made to shield the body from weapons.
- Armorer- a person who makes personal protective equipment.
- Armpit- the region beneath the shoulder where the arm connects to the body.
- Armrest- a support for the arm in a chair or other seat.
- Arms- weapons collectively.
- Armstrong- a common surname originally given to someone strong in the arm.
- Arpeggio- a chord whose notes are played in rapid succession rather than simultaneously.
- Arraign- call or bring (someone) before a court to answer a criminal charge.
- Arrange- put things in order or in a structured position.
- Arrival- the action of arriving at a certain place.
- Arrogant- having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own abilities or importance.
- Arrowroot- a starch obtained from the rhizomes of tropical American plants, used especially in cooking and medicine.
- Arsenic- a chemical element with symbol As and atomic number 33.
- Art- the expression or application of creative skill and imagination.
- Arterial- relating to an artery or the arteries.
- Artery- a major highway; any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system by which blood (mainly oxygenated) is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body.
- Artful- skilled in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion.
- Arthritis- a disease causing painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.
- Article- a piece of writing about a particular subject that is included in a magazine, newspaper, etc.
- Articulate- having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
- Artifact- an object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest.
- Artifice- clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others.
- Artisan- a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.
- Artiste- a professional entertainer, especially a singer or dancer.
- Artistic- having or revealing natural creative skill.
- Artistry- creative skill or ability.
- Artless- without guile; natural.
- Artwork- illustrations, paintings, or other art pieces.
- Arty- involving a lot of artistic or cultural activity.
- Arytenoid- a pair of small pyramid-shaped cartilages situated at the back of the larynx, to which the vocal cords are attached.
- Arum- a plant of a genus that includes the wild and garden arums and the Lords-and-Ladies.