In this article, you’ll find a comprehensive list of words that start with the letter “J.
- Jab- To poke or thrust abruptly.
- Jack- A device for lifting heavy objects.
- Jacket- An outer garment extending to the waist.
- Jade- A hard green gemstone.
- Jagged- Having sharp, uneven edges.
- Jail- A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime.
- Jam- A preserve made from fruit and sugar.
- Jangle- To make a discordant noise.
- January- The first month of the year.
- Jar- A wide-mouthed container.
- Jasmine- A fragrant flower.
- Jaw- The lower part of the face.
- Jaywalk- To cross the street unlawfully or unsafely.
- Jazz- A music genre with strong rhythms and improvisation.
- Jealous- Feeling envy.
- Jeer- To make mocking remarks.
- Jelly- A soft, semi-solid food.
- Jeopardy- Danger of loss, harm, or failure.
- Jest- A joke or witty remark.
- Jester- A professional joker or clown.
- Jet- A rapid stream of liquid or gas.
- Jettison- To discard or throw away.
- Jeweler- A person who sells and repairs jewelry.
- Jig- A lively dance or tool used for guiding a saw.
- Jigsaw- A type of puzzle or a tool for cutting shapes.
- Jingle- A short, catchy tune.
- Jinx- A person or thing that brings bad luck.
- Jitter- Feelings of nervousness or unease.
- Job- A paid position of regular employment.
- Jockey- A person who rides in horse races.
- Jocund- Cheerful or light-hearted.
- Joggle- To shake lightly.
- Join- To connect or fasten together.
- Joint- A place where two things are connected.
- Joke- Something said for humor.
- Jolly- Happy and cheerful.
- Journal- A daily record of news or events.
- Journey- Travel from one place to another.
- Joust- To compete in a medieval sport with lances.
- Jovial- Cheerful and friendly.
- Joy- A feeling of great happiness.
- Jubilant- Expressing great joy.
- Jubilee- A special anniversary.
- Judge- A person who presides over court proceedings.
- Juggle- To continuously toss multiple objects in the air.
- Juice- Liquid extracted from fruits or vegetables.
- Juicy- Full of juice; succulent.
- July- The seventh month of the year.
- Jumble- A messy or confused mixture.
- Jump- To spring off the ground.
- Junction- A point where two or more things are joined.
- Jungle- A dense forest in a tropical climate.
- Junior- Younger or lower in rank.
- Junk- Old or discarded articles.
- Junto- A political group or faction.
- Jury- A group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case.
- Just- Based on or behaving according to what is morally right.
- Justice- Just behavior or treatment.
- Juxtapositional- Placed side by side.
- Jaunty- Having a lively and self-confident manner.
- Jejune- Naive, simplistic, and superficial.
- Jubilate- To show or feel great joy.
- Judicious- Having, showing, or done with good judgment.
- Juggernaut- A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force.
- Jumble- An untidy collection or pile of things.
- Jamboree- A large celebration or party.
- Jaundice- A medical condition with yellowing of the skin.
- Jeans- Casual pants made of denim.
- Jawline- The contour of the lower jaw.
- Jargon- Special words or expressions used by a profession or group.
- Javelin- A light spear thrown in a competitive sport.
- Jazzy- Bright, colorful, and showy.
- Juxtapose- To place side by side for contrast.
- Juvenile- Pertaining to young or immature individuals.
- Jaded- Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm.
- Junctional- Pertaining to a junction.
- Jittery- Nervous or unable to relax.
- Jollity- Lively and cheerful activity or celebration.
- Jural- Relating to law or legal rights.
- Jostle- To push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly.
- Jukebox- A machine that plays selected music tracks.
- Jumpstart- To start quickly or stimulate.
- Junket- A trip or celebration funded by someone else.
- Justify- To show or prove to be right or reasonable.
- Justice- The quality of being fair and reasonable.
- Jugular- Relating to the throat or neck.
- Juvenescence- The state of being youthful or growing young.
- Joyous- Full of happiness and joy.
- Jurisdiction- The official power to make legal decisions.
- Jury- rigged – Makeshift; thrown together in a makeshift manner.
- Jug- A large container for liquids, typically with a handle and spout.
- Juking- Playing or dancing to lively music.
- Jubilance- The state of feeling or expressing great joy.
- Juxtaposition- The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
- Jigger- A small measure for liquor, usually containing 1.5 ounces.
- Junkyard- A place where discarded materials are kept.
- Jilt- To suddenly reject or abandon a lover.
- Janitor- A person employed as a caretaker of a building.
- Jerky- Characterized by abrupt stops and starts.
- Jingling- Making or causing a light, ringing sound.