Words that Start with AR: Enhance Your Vocabulary Easily

Discover a variety of words that start with “ar” to enhance your vocabulary and spice up your writing.

1. Arc- a part of the circumference of a circle or a curve.
2. Arch- a curved structure spanning an opening, typically supporting the weight from above.
3. Arena- an enclosed area used for public entertainment or sports.
4. Argue- to give reasons for or against something; to discuss, dispute.
5. Arid- extremely dry or lacking in moisture.
6. Aria- a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera.
7. Aroma- a distinctive, typically pleasant smell.
8. Arbor- a shaded area or garden alcove with sides and a roof formed by trees or climbing plants trained over a framework.
9. Arms- weapons; or the upper limbs of the human body.
10. Army- a large organized body of armed personnel trained for war.
11. Article- a piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication.
12. Artist- a person skilled at creating, practicing, or demonstrating art.
13. Argon- a chemical element, inert gas, and a member of the noble gases.
14. Arise- to get up, to emerge; to begin to occur or to exist.
15. Arrow- a shaft sharpened at one end and with a feather or other stabilizer at the other, designed to be shot from a bow.
16. Arsenic- a chemical element, a metalloid capable of both metallic and non-metallic forms.
17. Artful- clever or skillful, typically in a crafty or cunning way.
18. Arctic- relating to the regions around the North Pole.
19. Archive- a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.
20. Argyle- a pattern of diamond-shaped areas on a solid background, often used in socks or sweaters.
21. Arista- the bristle-like or hair-like structure on the antennae of some insects.
22. Artisan- a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.
23. Argent- heraldic term for silver or white.
24. Arduous- involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
25. Armada- a fleet of warships.
26. Armful- as much as can be held in one arm or both arms.
27. Armlet- an ornamental band or bracelet worn on the upper arm.
28. Armpit- a hollow under the arm at the shoulder.
29. Armory- a place where arms are manufactured or stored.
30. Arouse- to awaken or stir to action or strong response.
31. Arrack- a type of strong alcoholic drink typically distilled from fermented fruit, grain, or sugarcane.
32. Arrant- complete, utter.
33. Array- an impressive display or range of a particular type of thing.
34. Arrear- money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
35. Arrest- seize (someone) by legal authority and take them into custody.
36. Arrival- the action or process of arriving.
37. Arrogate- take or claim (something) for oneself without justification.
38. Arrowhead- the pointed end of an arrow, typically made of stone or metal.
39. Arsenal- a collection of weapons and military equipment stored by a country, person, or group.
40. Artichoke- a type of thistle cultivated as food.
41. Article- a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type.
42. Artifice- clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others.
43. Artless- without guile or deception; natural and simple.
44. Artwork- illustrations, photographs, or other non-textual material prepared for inclusion in a publication.
45. Arable- (of land) used or suitable for growing crops.
46. Arcade- a covered passageway with arches along one or both sides.
47. Arcane- understood by few; mysterious or secret.
48. Archaeo- ** – prefix meaning ancient or prehistoric.
49. Archetype- a very typical example of a certain person or thing.
50. Archive- a collection of historical documents or records especially one housed in a place.
51. Archaic- very old or old-fashioned.
52. Archipelago- a group of islands.
53. Archivist- a person who maintains and is in charge of archives.
54. Archway- an arch or series of arches supporting a roof, wall, or other structure.
55. Ardent- enthusiastic or passionate.
56. Ardor- enthusiasm or passion.
57. Areola- a small circular area in particular, the ring of pigmented skin surrounding a nipple.
58. Arena- a level area surrounded by seats for spectators, in which sports, entertainments, and other public events are held.
59. Argyll- a pattern consisting of diamond-shaped areas on a plain background, used especially in knitted garments such as sweaters.
60. Arianism- a heretical Christian doctrine that asserts Jesus Christ is the Son of God who was created by God the Father.
61. Aridity- being without moisture; extremely dry.
62. Aristocrat- a member of the aristocracy.
63. Arithmetic- the branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers.
64. Armchair- a comfortable chair with side supports for a person’s arms.
65. Armistice- an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
66. Armor- a protective covering made to shield the body from weapons.
67. Armorer- a person who makes personal protective equipment.
68. Armpit- the region beneath the shoulder where the arm connects to the body.
69. Armrest- a support for the arm in a chair or other seat.
70. Arms- weapons collectively.
71. Armstrong- a common surname originally given to someone strong in the arm.
72. Arpeggio- a chord whose notes are played in rapid succession rather than simultaneously.
73. Arraign- call or bring (someone) before a court to answer a criminal charge.
74. Arrange- put things in order or in a structured position.
75. Arrival- the action of arriving at a certain place.
76. Arrogant- having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own abilities or importance.
77. Arrowroot- a starch obtained from the rhizomes of tropical American plants, used especially in cooking and medicine.
78. Arsenic- a chemical element with symbol As and atomic number 33.
79. Art- the expression or application of creative skill and imagination.
80. Arterial- relating to an artery or the arteries.
81. 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.
82. Artful- skilled in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion.
83. Arthritis- a disease causing painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.
84. Article- a piece of writing about a particular subject that is included in a magazine, newspaper, etc.
85. Articulate- having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
86. Artifact- an object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest.
87. Artifice- clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others.
88. Artisan- a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.
89. Artiste- a professional entertainer, especially a singer or dancer.
90. Artistic- having or revealing natural creative skill.
91. Artistry- creative skill or ability.
92. Artless- without guile; natural.
93. Artwork- illustrations, paintings, or other art pieces.
94. Arty- involving a lot of artistic or cultural activity.
95. Arytenoid- a pair of small pyramid-shaped cartilages situated at the back of the larynx, to which the vocal cords are attached.
96. Arum- a plant of a genus that includes the wild and garden arums and the Lords-and-Ladies.