Words that Start with X

Words that start with x! In this lesson, you will learn a list of words with X in English with ESL infographic to help you expand your vocabulary.

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Words that start with X are relatively rare compared to other letters in the English language. Many of the words that begin with “X” have their origins in Greek or Latin, and they often have scientific or technical meanings. Some common themes among “X” words include medical conditions (such as xerosis and xeroderma), plant biology (such as xylem and xerophyte), and technology (such as Xerox and X-ray).

There are also many words that start with “X” that relate to culture or the arts, such as xylophone, xylography, and xenophile. Overall, while “X” words may be less common, they still have a variety of interesting meanings and applications.

2 Letter Words that Start with X

4 Letter Words that Start X

Xeme

5 Letter Words that Start with X

Xebec
Xenia
Xenic
Xenon
Xeric
Xerox
Xerus
Xilyc
Xylan
Xylem
Xylol
Xylyl
Xysti

6 Letter Words that Start with X

Xebecs
Xenial
Xenias
Xenium
Xenons
Xenops
Xoanon
Xylans
Xylary
Xylems
Xylene
Xyloid
Xylols
Xylose
Xylyls
Xyster
Xyston
Xystus

7 Letter Words that Start with X

Xanthan
Xanthic
Xanthin
Xenopus
Xerarch
Xerasia
Xeroses
Xerosis
Xerotic
Xeroxed
Xeroxes
Xeruses
Xiphias
Xiphoid

8 Letter Words that Start with X

Xanthans
Xanthate
Xanthein
Xanthene
Xanthine
Xanthins
Xanthoma
Xanthone
Xanthous
Xenogamy
Xenogeny
Xenolith
Xenurine
Xeransis
Xerocopy
Xesturgy
Xilinous
Xography
Xylocarp
Xylology
Xystarch

9 Letter Words that Start with X

Xanthates
Xantheins
Xanthenes
Xanthines
Xanthippe
Xanthomas
Xanthones
Xenagogue
Xenoblast
Xenocracy
Xenocryst
Xenogenic
Xenograft
Xenolalia
Xenoliths
Xenomancy
Xenomania
Xenomenia
Xenophile
Xerophagy
Xerophily
Xylomancy
Xylometer
Xylophory
Xylorimba

10 Letter Words that Start with X

Xanthareel
Xanthoderm
Xanthodont
Xanthopsia
Xenobiotic
Xenogeneic
Xenogenous
Xenophilia
Xerodermia
Xerophytic
Xerostomia
Xiphopagus
Xiphosuran
Xylogenous
Xyloglyphy
Xylography
Xylopolist
Xylotomous

11 Letter Words that Start with X

Xanthocomic
Xanthometer
Xanthophyll
Xenodochial
Xenodochium
Xenogenesis
Xenoglossia
Xenomorphic
Xerophilous
Xerophobous
Xerothermic
Xerotripsis
Xylophagous
Xylophilous
Xylotherapy

12 Letter Words that Start with X

Xanthochroia
Xanthochroic

13 Letter Words that Start with X

Xanthocarpous
Xenodiagnosis
Xerophthalmia
Xiphophyllous

14 Letter Words that Start with X

Xanthocyanopsy
Xanthospermous
Xylopyrography

15, 17 Letter Words that Start with X

Xeroradiography
Xylotypographic
Xenodocheionology

Words that Start with X and Their Meanings

Here are 30 words that start with “X” along with their meanings:

Xerox – to make a photocopy; a type of photocopy machine
Xenophobia – a fear or hatred of foreigners or people from different cultures
Xenon – a chemical element that is a colorless, odorless gas and is used in lamps and lasers
Xeriscape – a type of landscaping that uses drought-resistant plants and requires minimal watering
X-ray – a type of electromagnetic radiation that can penetrate through objects and is used in medical imaging
Xylophone – a musical instrument with a set of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical notes
Xylography – the art or process of making woodcuts or printing from woodblocks
Xylem – the tissue in plants that transports water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant
Xanthic – having a yellow color or hue
Xanthous – having yellow hair or a yellowish complexion
Xerosis – a medical condition in which the skin or mucous membranes become dry and itchy
Xerography – a type of photocopying process that uses electrostatic charges to produce copies
Xerophyte – a plant that is adapted to living in dry environments
Xiphoid – shaped like a sword; specifically, relating to the xiphoid process, a small, sword-shaped bone at the bottom of the sternum
Xylograph – a woodcut or engraving made from a block of wood
Xenogamy – the fertilization of a plant by pollen from a different species
Xeroderma – a medical condition characterized by dry, rough, and scaly skin
Xyster – a surgical instrument used for scraping bones, especially during dental procedures
Xylocarp – a type of fruit that has a hard, woody outer layer, such as a coconut or chestnut
Xylitol – a sugar substitute that is used as a sweetener in some foods and chewing gum
Xenogenesis – the process by which a species produces offspring that are different from the parent species
Xeranthemum – a type of flower with papery, straw-colored petals
Xenodiagnosis – a medical procedure in which a live vector, such as a tick or flea, is used to diagnose an infectious disease
Xiphosuran – a type of marine arthropod, such as a horseshoe crab
Xylocaine – a brand name for a local anesthetic medication that is used to numb a specific area of the body
Xenophile – a person who is attracted to foreign people, cultures, or customs
Xylographer – a person who specializes in making woodcuts or engravings
Xylographical – relating to or produced by xylography
Xerophthalmia – a medical condition in which the eyes become dry and itchy due to a lack of moisture
Xyst – a long, narrow covered walkway, typically found in ancient Greek or Roman architecture.