Discover a variety of words that start with “wh” and enhance your vocabulary in this informative guide.
- What- asks for information specifying something.
- When- asks about time.
- Where- asks about place or position.
- Which- asks to specify one or more items from a set.
- Who- asks about a person or people.
- Whom- objective form of who, used to ask about the object of a verb or preposition.
- Whose- possessive form of who, asks about ownership.
- Why- asks for reasons or explanations.
- Whale- a large marine mammal.
- Wheat- a cereal plant that yields a grain used in making flour.
- Wheel- a circular object that revolves on an axle, used in vehicles.
- Whisk- a utensil for whisking eggs or cream.
- Whiskey- a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash.
- Whisper- to speak very softly using one’s breath without vocal cords.
- Whistle- to emit a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small hole.
- White- the color of milk or snow, due to the reflection of all visible rays of light.
- Wharf- a platform built on the shore that extends from the land over water, used to dock boats.
- Wheeze- a breathing problem characterized by a high-pitched whistling sound.
- Wheat- cereal plant of worldwide importance; seeds used for flour.
- Whet- to sharpen the edge of a tool or weapon.
- Wheedle- to use flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something or give something.
- Wheeze- to breathe hard and with a whistling or rattling sound in the chest.
- Wheelchair- a chair mounted on wheels for use by people who are unable to walk.
- Whey- the watery part of milk that remains after the formation of curds.
- Wharfage- the fee charged for use of a wharf.
- Whichever- used in questions or statements to indicate one or more unspecified members of a set.
- While- during the time that; at the same time as.
- Whisker- a long projecting hair or bristle growing from the face or snout of many mammals.
- Whisper- to speak very softly or quietly.
- Whim- a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.
- Whiz- to make a high-pitched, humming or buzzing sound.
- Whole- all of; complete or entire.
- Whoop- a loud cry of joy or excitement.
- Whopped- past tense of whop, a slang term for to hit or strike.
- Whorl- a pattern of spirals or concentric circles.
- Whort- variant of whortleberry, a type of wild blueberry.
- Whoosh- a rapid movement or sound of rushing air.
- Whittle- to carve wood into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it.
- Whacky- funny or amusing in a slightly odd or peculiar way.
- Whelp- a young dog.
- Whiptail- a type of lizard known for its long, whip-like tail.
- Whimsy- playfully quaint or fanciful behavior or humor.
- Whinge- to complain persistently and in a peevish or irritating way.
- Whinny- the gentle, high-pitched neigh of a horse.
- Whirl- to turn or spin around rapidly.
- Whine- a high-pitched, complaining noise.
- Whit- a very small part or amount.
- Whitefish- a freshwater fish found in northern temperate and arctic regions.
- Whiff- a slight wind or gentle gust.
- Whatever- used to indicate it does not matter what.
- Wholly- entirely; fully.
- Whammy- an event with a powerful and unpleasant effect; a blow.
- Whist- a classic English trick-taking card game.
- Whimper- make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent.
- Whittle- to carve (wood) into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it.
- Whopping- extremely large.
- Whiffle- to blow lightly and fitfully; to flutter.
- Whirlpool- a rapidly rotating mass of water in a river or sea.
- Whipsaw- a saw used with another person, each alternating their pull.
- Whirligig- a toy that spins around, such as a top or wind spinner.
- Whir- a low, continuous, regular sound.
- Whip- a strip of leather or length of cord fastened to a handle, used for flogging or urging on animals.
- Whirlwind- a small, rapidly rotating windstorm.
- Whistle- stop** – a small, unimportant place, especially as a stop on a railroad.
- Whiten- make or become white.
- Wholewheat- made from flour that uses the whole grain.
- Whimbrel- a large wading bird of the sandpiper family.
- Whitewash- to paint (a wall, building, or room) with whitewash.
- Whiskery- having or covered with whiskers.
- Whirred- past tense of whir; made a low, continuous, regular sound.
- Wholesome- conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being.
- Whelped- give birth to (a puppy).
- Whorled- arranged in or forming whorls or a whorl.
- Whitespace- any section of a document that is unused or space around an object.
- Whizzkid- a young person who is outstandingly skilled or successful, especially in technology.
- Whimsey- alternative spelling of whimsy, fanciful or odd idea.
- Whosoever- whatever person; no matter who.
- Whisked- past tense of whisk; took or moved (someone or something) somewhere suddenly and quickly.
- Whistling- the act of making a musical sound by forcing air through pursed lips.
- Whitehead- a type of small, pimple-like blemish on the skin.
- Whodunit- a story or play about a mystery, typically involving the murder or crime where the identity of the perpetrator is not revealed until the end.
- Whomever- object case of whoever, used in formal or written contexts.
- Whisking- the act of beating or stirring with a whisk.
- Whittle- to carve (wood) into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it.
- Whopper- something especially large or exaggerated, typically a lie.
- Whiskers- the long hairs growing from the cheeks and chin of a cat or other mammal.
- Whirring- making a low, continuous, regular sound.
- Whelk- a large marine mollusk with a spiral shell.
- Whizz- move rapidly through the air with a whistling or whooshing sound.
- Whacked- completely exhausted or tired out.
- Wharfinger- the owner or operator of a wharf.
- Wholesaler- a person or company that sells goods in large quantities at low prices, typically to retailers.
- Whither- to what place or state; where to.
- Whisks- plural of whisk, utensils used for whipping eggs or cream.
- Whitsun- a Christian festival on the seventh Sunday after Easter, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Christ’s disciples.
- Whirls- plural of whirl; rotates or spins rapidly.
- Whimpers- low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent.
- Whingeing- present participle of whinge; complaining persistently and in a peevish or irritating way.
- Whipped- past tense of whip; beat (someone or something) with a whip or similar instrument.
- Whirlybird- an informal term for a helicopter.
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