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A simple and legible compilation of English words that start with E

One of the most effective methods is to learn vocabulary by grouping it by its first letter. This method allows you to memorize and apply terms rapidly and simply. Understanding the above technique, PREP has compiled a list of English words that start with E in PDF format for you to download and study in order to communicate effectively and get high scores in exams such as IELTS, TOEIC, SAT, GMAT, and TOEFL iBT!

I. English vocabulary starting with the letter E by topic

For English terms starting with E, we immediately think of many words. So how should we arrange these words into groups to study them most effectively and logically? PREP understands this well, and has organized English vocabulary starting with E most scientifically. Let's learn about it together!

1. Food and beverage

Food and beverages are the topics that we are most interested in. Have you ever wondered what some of your favorite foods and drinks are called in English? Let’s refer to the below table for more information.

No	English words that start with E	Example
1	Eggs	I had scrambled eggs for breakfast this morning.
2	Espresso	He ordered an espresso after his meal.
3	Edamame	We shared a plate of edamame as an appetizer.
4	Earl Grey tea	She likes to drink Earl Grey tea in the afternoon.
5	Eggplant	The eggplant Parmesan was delicious.
6	Enchiladas	I ordered chicken enchiladas for dinner.
7	Eggnog	Eggnog is a popular holiday drink in the United States.
8	English muffin	I toasted an English muffin and spread some butter on it for breakfast.
9	Egg rolls	Egg rolls that my mother cooks is extremely delicious.
10	Empanadas	The empanadas at this restaurant are really good.

2. Objects

Below is the table of English words that start with E in the theme of familiar household items and appliances that PREP has provided. We often talk about items like earphones, elevators, etc. But what about other objects? Let's explore together!

No	English words that start with E	Example
1	Earphones	I use earphones to listen to music while I'm working.
2	Elevator	Taking the elevator to the fifth floor.
3	Envelope	Please put the letter in the envelope and seal it.
4	Eraser	Can I borrow your eraser to fix my mistake?
5	Extension cord	I need an extension cord to plug in my computer.
6	Espresso machine	The espresso machine makes delicious coffee.
7	Ethernet cable	Please connect your computer to the internet with an Ethernet cable.
8	Exercise bike	I ride the exercise bike for thirty minutes every morning.
9	Eyeglasses	I need to wear my eyeglasses to read books
10	Egg beater	She uses an egg beater to make cake batter.
11	Electric fan	It's hot in here, can you turn on the electric fan?
12	Electric guitar	He plays electric guitar in a rock band.
13	Electric kettle	She boiled water in the electric kettle to make some tea.
14	Espresso cup	He sipped the espresso from his tiny cup.
15	E-book reader	She downloaded the e-book onto her e-book reader to read on the go.

3. Animals

What do you call some cute animals in English? Let‘s discover the English names of those animals with PREP.

No	English words starting with E	Example
1	Elephant	Elephants are the largest land animals in the world.
2	Eagle	The eagle soared high in the sky.
3	Emu	Emus are flightless birds found only in Australia.
4	Elk	The elk is also known as the wapiti.
5	Eel	Eels are snake-like fish found in fresh and saltwater.
6	Earthworm	Earthworms play an important role in soil health.
7	Egret	The egret is a type of heron found in wetland habitats.
8	Echidna	The echidna is a spiny anteater native to Australia and New Guinea.
9	Eastern chipmunk	The eastern chipmunk is a small, striped rodent found in eastern North America.
10	Emperor penguin	The emperor penguin is the largest species of penguin and is found in Antarctica.
11	European bison	The European bison, also known as the wisent, is a large mammal native to Europe.
12	Emerald tree boa	The emerald tree boa is a non-venomous snake found in the rainforests of South America.

4. Festivals

Turning to festivals, can you come up with English words that start with E. Let‘s find it down with PREP

No	English words that start with E	Example
1	Easter	Every year, my family celebrates Easter with a big brunch and an egg hunt.
2	Eve	On the eve of the festival, people decorate their houses with lights and flowers.
3	Embellish	The dancers wore brightly embellished costumes for the carnival parade.
4	Entertainment	There was a variety of entertainment at the festival, including live music, games, and performances.
5	Exhibition	The local museum organized an exhibition of traditional crafts for the cultural festival.
6	Enthusiasm	The children's enthusiasm for the Christmas parade was contagious and spread to everyone watching.
7	Extravaganza	The New Year's Eve fireworks display was a spectacular extravaganza that lit up the entire sky.
8	Excitement	There was a sense of excitement in the air as the parade approached.
9	Ethnic	The food at the street fair represented a variety of ethnic cuisines from around the world.
10	Entry	The float with the giant dragon was the most impressive entry in the Chinese New Year parade.
11	Energetic	The dancers performed an energetic routine that had the crowd clapping and cheering.
12	Eggnog	Eggnog is the greatest dish for me.
13	Elf	Elf is a small person with pointed ears, in popular stories.

5. Education

Let‘s discover English words that start with E in the education theme with PREP in the below table!

No	English words that start with E	Example
1	Education	Education is the key to success.
2	Examination	I have an important examination tomorrow.
3	Extracurricular	My extracurricular activities include playing sports and learning a new language.
4	Enrollment	The enrollment process is very easy.
5	Essay	I have to write an essay about my favorite book.
6	Examination room	You cannot bring any electronic devices into the examination room.
7	Elementary school	My nephew is in elementary school.
8	Entrance exam	I have to take an entrance exam to get into the university.
9	E-learning	Due to the pandemic, many students are now doing e-learning.
10	English language	English language skills are essential for communication in today's world.
11	Examination paper	Make sure you read the instructions carefully before you start answering the examination paper.
12	Education system	The education system in my country is undergoing reforms.
13	Entrance requirements	The entrance requirements for this program are very high.
14	Education level	His education level is very impressive.
15	Educational institution	This city has many educational institutions, including universities and colleges.

II. English vocabulary starting with the letter E according to word classes

Let’s discover what nouns, verbs, and adjectives start with E with PREP!

1. Verbs

Below is the table of English verbs beginning with E.

No	English words that start with E	Example
1	Eat	I eat bananas every morning.
2	Eat out	We decided to eat out at a fancy restaurant to celebrate our anniversary.
3	Earn	He earns a lot of money from his job.
4	Edit	She edited the article carefully before publishing it.
5	Educate	The school aims to educate students in various
6	Employ	The company employs over 500 new people.
7	Enable	The new technology enables us to communicate more easily.
8	Encourage	My parents always encourage me to do my best.
9	End	The movie ended at 10 pm.
10	Enjoy	I enjoy playing soccer with my friends.
11	Entertain	The magician entertained the audience with his tricks.
12	Escape	The prisoner escaped from the jail.
13	Estimate	The contractor estimated the cost of the construction project at about 5 billion.
14	Evaluate	The teacher evaluated the student's performance on the test.
15	Examine	The doctor examined the patient and prescribed some medication.
16	Expand	The company plans to expand its business in Asia.
17	Exercise	She does regular exercise to stay fit and healthy.
18	Explore	We decided to explore the city on foot instead of taking a tour bus.

2. Adjectives

Below is the table of adjectives starting with E.

No	English words that start with E	Example
1	Easy	This homework is so easy to complete.
3	Eager	The children were eager to open their Christmas presents.
3	Elderly	The elderly woman needed help carrying her groceries.
4	Energetic	The kids were so energetic that they were running around the park.
5	Enormous	The elephant was so enormous in size.
6	Excellent	She did an excellent job on the project.
7	Expensive	The designer handbag was too expensive for me to buy.
8	Extravagant	He had an extravagant lifestyle and spent money on expensive cars and clothes.
9	Emotional	The movie was so emotional that many people were crying.
10	Endless	The desert seemed to go on for endless miles.
11	Exciting	Going on a rollercoaster ride can be very exciting.
12	Exotic	The tropical birds were exotic and had colorful feathers.
13	Exquisite	The food at the fancy restaurant was exquisite and tasted amazing.
14	Eclectic	Her taste in music was eclectic and she enjoyed listening to many different genres.
15	Educational	Educational games are a great way to make learning fun for kids.

3. Adverbs

Adverbs add more information about place, time, manner, cause or degree to a verb. What adverbs start with E?

Let PREP reveal one tip for you! Most adverbs are usually formed from adjectives by adding the suffix "ly" after.

Adv = Adj + ly

No	English words that start with E	Example
1	Easily	She easily passed her driving test on the first try.
2	Early	We woke up early to watch the sunrise.
3	Eastward	The ship is sailing eastward towards the coast.
4	Eagerly	The children were eagerly waiting for their presents.
5	Everywhere	There were flowers everywhere in the garden.
6	Evenly	She spread the icing evenly over the cake.
7	Eventually	Eventually, we arrived at our destination after a long journey.
8	Exactly	She knew exactly what to do in the situation.
9	Excessively	He was drinking excessively and needed to stop.
10	Especially	I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
11	Energetically	She danced energetically for hours at the party.
12	Elsewhere	She wanted to travel elsewhere for her vacation.
13	Evermore	Their love for each other will last evermore.
14	Extremely	The weather was extremely hot last summer.

4. Nouns

Many English nouns start with E; however, PREP will provide common vocabulary first, and for harder and more advanced words, PREP will reveal in later articles! Let’s take a look at the below table of English nouns starting with E.

No	English words that start with E	Example
1	Education	Education is the key to success.
2	Earthquake	The earthquake caused widespread damage.
3	Energy	Solar energy is a renewable source of energy.
4	Environment	We need to protect and take care of the environment.
5	Ecosystem	The ecosystem of the rainforest is very diverse.
6	Entrepreneur	Steve Jobs was a successful entrepreneur.
7	Examination	I have an important examination next week.
8	Exhibition	The art exhibition was very impressive.
9	Entertainment	Going to the movies is a popular form of entertainment.
10	Employment	There is a high rate of unemployment in some countries.
11	Expertise	She has expertise in marketing.
12	Estimation	Can you give me an estimation for the cost of the repairs?
13	Expense	I can't afford the expense of a new car right now.

III. Download the compilation of English words that start with E in PDF format

For convenience, PREP has collected and compiled an English vocabulary starting with E in PDF format for easy download and practice. If you have any questions during your study, feel free to leave a comment and PREP will reply as soon as possible!

IV. Quick and effective method to learn English words starting E

1. Search for English terms starting with "E"

PREP has collected English words that begin with various letters. Simply click the download button, practice consistently at home, and remember to organize vocabulary by themes for easier memorization. This will greatly enhance English communication and improve your scores on exams such as IELTS, TOEIC, SAT, GMAT, and TOEFL iBT.

2. Get familiar with word pronunciation

People often say "Practice makes perfect". In this case, it is to emphasize the importance of practicing speaking. When learning any vocabulary, you must learn to pronounce words correctly, and then learn to write and memorize the meaning. Only then will the vocabulary truly be yours.

You can refer to the pronunciation of vocabulary in the Cambridge Dictionary:

Word	Pronunciation	Example
Entrepreneur	/ˌɑːn.trə.prəˈnɝː/	She was one of the entrepreneurs of the 70s who made their money in property.
Examination	/ɪɡˌzæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/	They took a sample of the pond water back to the laboratory for examination.
Exhibition	/ˌek.səˈbɪʃ.ən/	Crowds of people flocked to see the Jackson Pollock exhibition.
Entertainment	/en.t̬ɚˈteɪn.mənt/	This movie is good family entertainment.

3. Use vocabulary in a sentence

After you finish the theory section, you will undoubtedly have to put it into practice, whether speaking or writing a paragraph. However, you must use the vocabulary. For example, you can include the terms you've learned into your everyday conversations. Alternatively, when composing paragraphs, make an effort to employ English vocabulary starting with E! Here are some examples of sentences that has English terms starting with E:

Word	Example
Eggs	The cuckoo lays her egg in another bird's nest.
Elevator	I took the elevator to her office on the fourteenth floor.
Elephant	In the past eight years, the elephant population in Africa has been halved.
Educate	It’s every citizen’s responsibility to be educated about his or her rights.
Energetic	I tried aerobics but it was too energetic for me.
Easily	I can easily be home early tonight if you want.
Earthquake	In 1906 an earthquake destroyed much of San Francisco.

4. Learn vocabulary through images and videos

This is certainly a fairly common learning strategy for you all, right? However, it must be actually effective in order to be that widespread. Instead of sitting and remembering words tediously, you can study vocabulary through images, which helps you recall the glossary while also seeing the meaning behind each word.

Word	Image
Elephant
Eagle
Emu
Elk
Eel

V. Exercises on English words that start with E

Let's do some exercises below with PREP to master the meaning of some English vocabulary words that start with the letter E!

1. Exercises

Exercise 1: Choose the correct answer

Câu 1: I had scrambled……………………………………for breakfast this morning.

A. Eraser B. Envelope C. Eggs D. Eyeglasses

Câu 2: He plays……………………………………in a rock band.

A. Espresso B. Edamame C. Electric guitar D. Enchiladas

Câu 3: She……………………………………passed her driving test on the first try.

A. Energy B. Environment C. Ecosystem D. Easily

Câu 4: She danced……………………………………for hours at the party.

A. Energetically B. Exciting C. Exquisite D. Endless

Câu 5: The company plans to……………………………………its business in Asia.

A. Elevator B. Expand C. Eraser D.Escargot

Exercise 2: Based on the following images, fill the missing letters in the blanks

2. Answer keys

Exercise 1:

Exercise 2:

Earthquake
Earphones
Enormous
Elevator
Exhibition

The article above on PREP has provided you with some of the most basic and useful English words that start with E. Apply effective learning methods to memorize vocabulary as well as use it in daily English communication. Wish you success in conquering English!

Master Tu Pham

Founder/CEO at Prep

Founder of Prep Smart Test Preparation Platform. With over 10 years of experience in teaching and test preparation, Mr. Tú has helped thousands of students achieve high scores in the IELTS exam. In addition, Mr. Tú Phạm is also a consulting expert in British Council programs and a speaker at many leading educational events, programs, and conferences.