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Compilation of 45+ English words starting with X

Have you ever wondered why we rarely come across English words starting with X? If you're curious and want to find out how many English words starting with X, let’s read on to this PREP article!

45+ common English words starting with X

I. English words starting with X by parts of speech
II. Exercise on using English words starting with X
1. 1. Exercise: Fill in the blanks with the following words
2. 2. Answers

I. English words starting with X by parts of speech

Let's explore 45+ English words starting with X categorized by parts of speech: nouns, verbs, and adjectives below!

1. Nouns in English starting with X

Let’s count how many nouns and 3 letter words start with X along with illustrative examples below!

No.	English words starting with X	Example
1	Xylophone /ˈzaɪ.ləˌfoʊn/	Anna played a tune on the xylophone in the music class.
2	X-ray /ˈɛksˌreɪ/	The doctor ordered an X-ray to examine the broken bone.
3	Xenophobia /ˌzɛn.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/	Jack’s xenophobia made him distrustful of anyone from a different country.
4	Xenon /ˈziː.nɒn/	Xenon is used in certain types of lamps for its bright light.
5	Xerography /ˌzɪəˈrɒɡ.rə.fi/	The office uses xerography to make copies of important documents.
6	Xenolith /ˈzɛn.ə.lɪθ/	Geologists found a xenolith embedded in the surrounding rock.
7	X-axis /ˈɛks ˌæk.sɪs/	The x-axis represents the horizontal direction on the graph.
8	Xanadu /ˈzæn.əˌduː/	The resort was like a Xanadu, with luxurious amenities and beautiful scenery.
9	Xerophyte /ˈzɪə.rə.faɪt/	Cacti are examples of xerophytes, plants adapted to dry environments.
10	Xylene /ˈzaɪ.liːn/	Paint thinner often contains xylene as a solvent.
11	Xenogenesis /ˌzɛn.oʊˈdʒɛn.ə.sɪs/	The novel explores themes of xenogenesis and the creation of new life forms.
12	Xylem /ˈzaɪ.ləm/	The xylem transports water and nutrients in plants.
13	Xeriscape /ˈzɪərɪˌskeɪp/	They designed their garden using xeriscape principles to conserve water.
14	Xeroderma /ˌzɪər.oʊˈdɜr.mə/	Maria suffered from xeroderma and needed to use moisturizer regularly.
15	Xebec /ˈziː.bɛk/	The xebec sailed smoothly through the calm waters of the harbor.
16	Xylograph /ˈzaɪ.ləˌɡræf/	The artist created a beautiful xylograph of a forest scene.
17	Xylography /zaɪˈlɑː.ɡrə.fi/	The museum displayed ancient xylography prints from China.
18	Xylographer /zaɪˈlɑː.ɡrə.fər/	The xylographer meticulously carved intricate designs into the woodblock.
19	Xerophthalmia /ˌzɪə.roʊˈθæl.mi.ə/	Lack of vitamin A can lead to xerophthalmia, a condition causing dry eyes.
20	Xenolithology /ˌzɛn.ə.lɪˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/	Xenolithology is the study of foreign rocks within igneous formations.

2. Adjectives in English starting with X

Let’s count how many adjectives and 5 letter words that start with X along with illustrative examples below!

No.	English words starting with X	Example
1	Xenophobic /zɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/	John’s xenophobic comments offended many people from different countries.
2	Xenial /ˈziːniəl/	Their xenial hospitality made us feel welcome in their home.
3	Xeric /ˈzɛrɪk/	The xeric desert landscape is characterized by sparse vegetation and limited water.
4	Xenogeneic /ˌzɛnəˈdʒɛnɪk/	The xenogeneic organ transplant was successful, saving the patient's life.
5	Xanthous /ˈzænθəs/	The xanthous complexion is rare, though not unknown in this city.
6	Xyloid /ˈzaɪlɔɪd/	The xyloid texture of the tree bark felt rough to the touch.
7	Xerotic /zɪˈrɒtɪk/	Dry, xerotic skin can be uncomfortable and itchy.
8	Xerographic /ˌzɪərəˈɡræfɪk/	The xerographic copy was clear and crisp, just like the original document.
9	Xanthic /ˈzænθɪk/	The xanthic flowers brightened up the garden with their vibrant yellow color.
10	Xerothermic /ˌzɪərəˈθɜrmɪk/	The xerothermic conditions in the desert make it difficult for many plants to survive.
11	Xenogenic /ˌzɛnəˈdʒɛnɪk/	The xenogenic culture brought diverse perspectives and ideas to the team.
12	Xerophilous /zɪˈrɒfɪləs/	Xerophilous plants thrive in arid climates with little rainfall.
13	Xeromorphic /ˌzɪərəˈmɔrfɪk/	The xeromorphic leaves of succulent plants help them conserve water in dry conditions.
14	Xerophilic /ˌzɪərəˈfɪlɪk/	Xerophilic fungi can grow in low-moisture environments.
15	Xiphoid /ˈzaɪfɔɪd/	The xiphoid process is a small extension of the sternum.

3. Verbs in English starting with X

How many easy words start with x are verbs? Let’s explore the table below!

No.	English words starting with X	Example
1	X-ray /ˈɛksˌreɪ/	The doctor will x-ray your arm to check for any broken bones.
2	Xerox /ˈzɪəˌrɒks/	I need to xerox these documents for the meeting.
3	Xylograph /ˈzaɪləˌɡræf/	Richard learned how to xylograph his name onto the wooden plaque.
4	X-out ˈɛksˈaʊt/	Please x-out the incorrect information on the form.
5	Xplicate /ˈɛksplɪˌkeɪt/	John will xplicate his argument during the presentation.
7	Xeriscape /ˈzɪərɪˌskeɪp/	They decided to xeriscape their backyard to save water.
8	Xenophobe /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/	Linda’s sister tends to xenophobe people from different cultures.
9	Xerox /ˈzɪəˌrɒks/	Can you xerox this article for me?
10	Xenonate /ˈziːnəˌneɪt/	They xenonated the patient to induce anesthesia.
11	Xenos /ˈziːnɒs/	Peter’s ideas xenos the traditional way of thinking about the problem.

II. Exercise on using English words starting with X

Let’s deepen your understanding of English words starting with X by completing the exercise below!

1. Exercise: Fill in the blanks with the following words

Xylography	Xenophobia	Xerophyte	Xerophthalmia
Xebec	Xeroderma	Xanadu

_______ is the art of printing from carved wooden blocks.
My uncle has a model of a _______ displayed in his study.
Children learned about treating everyone kindly and not having _______ in school.
During winter, it’s important to protect your skin from _______ by wearing warm clothes.
My favorite book has a chapter set in the mystical land of _______.
Cacti are an example of _______ because they store water in their thick stems.
My grandma uses eye drops every day to prevent _______.

2. Answers

1 - Xylography	2 - Xebec	3 - Xenophobia
4 - Xeroderma	5 - Xanadu	6 - Xerophytes	7 - Xerophthalmia

Above is a curated collection of English words starting with X by PREP. PREP hopes that this article will help you overcome difficulties in searching for and using these rare words. Good luck!

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