Exploring words that start with the letter H provides a fascinating glimpse into the diversity of the English language. Here is a comprehensive list of words starting with H, each accompanied by a brief description.
Habanero
A type of chili pepper known for its intense heat and distinct fruity flavor.
Habit
A regular practice or routine that is often done automatically.
Hail
Precipitation in the form of small, hard balls or lumps of ice.
Hair
A filamentous biomaterial that grows from follicles found in the skin of humans and animals.
Half
One of two equal parts of a whole; 50 percent of something.
Hall
A large room or building used for events or gatherings; also a passage in a building.
Hallow
To make something holy or sacred; to honor greatly.
Hammer
A tool with a heavy head used for pounding or striking.
Hand
The prehensile, multi-fingered appendage at the end of the arm used for grasping and manipulation.
Handle
A part of an object designed to be held by the hand; to manage or control.
Hang
To suspend something from a higher point; to be suspended.
Harm
Physical injury or damage; to cause damage or distress.
Harsh
Severe or rough in manner or tone; uncomfortable or unpleasant.
Harvest
The process of gathering ripe crops from the fields; the yield of crops.
Haste
Excessive speed or urgency in doing something.
Hat
A head covering, often with a brim, worn for protection or fashion.
Hate
Intense dislike or aversion; to feel strong dislike for someone or something.
Haunt
To visit frequently; a place frequented by ghosts.
Hawk
A bird of prey known for its keen eyesight and hunting skills; to sell goods aggressively.
Heal
To make or become healthy again; to recover from injury or illness.
Heat
The quality of being hot; the energy transferred from one body to another due to temperature difference.
Height
The measurement of how tall something is; the distance from the base to the top.
Hero
A person admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
Hint
A small piece of advice or information; to suggest something indirectly.
Hive
A structure where bees live and produce honey; a place of activity.
Hobby
An activity done for pleasure during one’s free time.
Honor
High respect or esteem; to regard or treat with respect.
House
A building for human habitation; a household or family living together.
Hum
A low, continuous sound; to make such a sound with one’s mouth.
Humble
Modest or low in rank; not proud or arrogant.
Humor
The quality of being amusing or entertaining; a mood or state of mind.
Hurt
To cause physical pain or injury; to feel pain or distress.
Hurdle
An obstacle or barrier to overcome; to jump over such an obstacle in a race.
Hygiene
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.
Hypothesis
A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, to be tested through research or experimentation.