Words Starting with Ru: List and Definitions

If you’ve ever been curious about words that start with “ru,” this article will provide you with a comprehensive list to expand your vocabulary and language skills.

  1. Ruby – A precious red gemstone.
  2. Ruler – A person who governs or an instrument for measuring.
  3. Ruin – To destroy or the remains of something destroyed.
  4. Rustic – Relating to the countryside; simple and charming.
  5. Ruminate – To think deeply about something.
  6. Rumble – A low, heavy continuous sound.
  7. Runner – Someone who runs, either for sport or as a messenger.
  8. Ruse – A trick or strategy to deceive someone.
  9. Ruffle – To disturb the smoothness of something.
  10. Rupture – A break or tear in something.
  11. Ruthless – Showing no compassion; merciless.
  12. Rumor – Unverified information spread among people.
  13. Rucksack – A type of backpack.
  14. Rummage – To search through something messily.
  15. Rundown – Detailed information or a building in disrepair.
  16. Ruby- throated – Relating to hummingbirds with red throat coloration.
  17. Rubric – A set of instructions or a heading.
  18. Rudimentary – Basic or undeveloped.
  19. Rudder – A flat piece used for steering a boat or aircraft.
  20. Rueful – Expressing sorrow or regret.
  21. Rufous – Reddish- brown color.
  22. Rugged – Tough, uneven, or strong.
  23. Rupee – Currency of India, Pakistan, and other countries.
  24. Rum – An alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane byproducts.
  25. Ruse – A cunning plan or trick to deceive.
  26. Ruche – A pleated or gathered piece of fabric.
  27. Rumple – To crease or make untidy.
  28. Rubble – Fragments of demolished buildings.
  29. Ruseful – Deceitful or tricky.
  30. Rugby – A contact team sport played with an oval ball.
  31. Ruffle – To disorder or disarrange.
  32. Ruddy – Having a healthy, reddish complexion.
  33. Ruminate – To chew cud or ponder deeply.
  34. Runic – Relating to runes or ancient alphabetic characters.
  35. Ruinous – Disastrous or leading to ruin.
  36. Runoff – Water draining away from the surface.
  37. Rumple – To wrinkle or make untidy.
  38. Ruts – Deep tracks left by wheels.
  39. Runt – The smallest in an animal litter.
  40. Rucksack – A large bag carried on the back.
  41. Ruse – A clever trick or strategy.
  42. Rumor – Gossip or unverified information.
  43. Run- up – The period leading to an event.
  44. Rutabaga – A root vegetable.
  45. Running – The activity of moving swiftly on foot.
  46. Rudiment – The first principles or basics of a subject.
  47. Rouge – Red or pink cosmetic for coloring cheeks or lips.
  48. Ruse – Deceptive plan or maneuver.
  49. Runoff – Liquid that drains freely off the surface.
  50. Ruminate – To think deeply or repeatedly.

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