5 Letter Words Starting With K For Kingdom of Knowledge!

Embarking on a journey into the world of words is like setting sail on a literary adventure. It’s a quest where each word you discover is like a treasure waiting to be unearthed. And when it comes to 5-letter words starting with the letter “K,” the possibilities are as diverse as the colors in a kaleidoscope.

From the intriguing and enigmatic to the simple yet powerful, these words paint a vivid picture of human expression. 

Whether you’re a logophile seeking to expand your vocabulary or a parent looking for fun and educational activities for your kids, the world of “K” words has something to offer.

So, step into the realm of letters and linguistics as we explore a curated list of 5-letter words that start with “K.” Discover their meanings, play word games, and let the magic of language sweep you away. 

Get ready to unravel the charm of “K” words!

List Of 5-Letter Words Starting With Letter K

Kaaba	A building at the center of Islam’s most important mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
kabab	A type of dish, typically consisting of skewered and grilled pieces of meat.
kabob	An alternative spelling of “kebab,” a dish made of skewered and grilled meat or vegetables.
Kabul	The capital city of Afghanistan.
kacha	Unripe or not fully matured.
kadis	Plural of “kadi,” a Muslim judge or magistrate.
kafir	A term used in Islam to refer to a non-believer or infidel.
Kafka	Referring to Franz Kafka, a famous Czech writer known for his surreal and existential works.
kafta	A Middle Eastern dish made of spiced ground meat, often shaped into skewers or patties.
kagan	A title used for rulers or leaders in various Central Asian and Turkic cultures.
kagos	Plural of “kago,” a type of Japanese basket.
Kagyu	One of the major schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
kahal	A Jewish community or congregation.
Kahls	A surname of German origin.
kaiak	An alternate spelling of “kayak,” a small, narrow watercraft typically paddled by one or more persons.
kaids	Plural of “kaid,” a Turkish military officer or commander.
kaies	Plural of “kai,” a type of clam found in Japanese cuisine.
kaifs	Plural of “kaif,” a state of euphoria or well-being in Islamic mysticism.
kaiju	A Japanese term referring to giant monsters, often seen in science fiction films.
kaika	A Maori term for food.
kaiks	Plural of “kaik,” a New Zealand term for a small food stall or eatery.
kails	Plural of “kail,” a dialectal word for cabbage.
Kaima	A town in India.
kaims	Plural of “kaim,” a Scottish term for a low ridge or hill.
kains	Plural of “kain,” a fine silk fabric used in clothing.
kajal	A type of cosmetic eyeliner used in South Asia and the Middle East.
Kajin	A term referring to the indigenous people of the Marshall Islands.
kakas	Plural of “kaka,” a type of parrot native to New Zealand.
kakis	Plural of “kaki,” an alternative name for the persimmon fruit.

kakke	A Scottish word for a small wooden vessel or pail.
kalam	A type of reed pen used in Arabic calligraphy.
kalan	A type of Asian cooking pot.
Kalao	A surname of Filipino origin.
kalas	Plural of “kala,” a Finnish word for fish.
kales	Plural of “kale,” a type of leafy green vegetable.
kalif	An alternative spelling of “caliph,” a religious and political leader in Islam.
kalis	Plural of “kali,” a type of Filipino fighting sword.
kalon	A Scottish word meaning cheerful or lively.
kalpa	In Hinduism, a vast cosmic time period.
kamal	A traditional Indian navigation tool.
kamas	Plural of “kama,” a Sanskrit term for desire or pleasure.
Kamba	A Bantu ethnic group in Kenya and Tanzania.
Kambo	A type of amphibian found in the Amazon rainforest.
kamel	A surname of Arabic origin.
kames	Plural of “kame,” a glacial landform.
kamik	Traditional Japanese footwear.
kamis	Plural of “kami,” a term used in Shintoism for spirits or deities.
kamme	A surname of Swedish origin.
Kamsa	A character from Hindu mythology, a demon associated with Lord Krishna.
Kanab	A city in Utah, USA.
kanae	A Hawaiian name.
Kanak	A term referring to the indigenous Melanesian people of New Caledonia.
kanas	Plural of “kana,” a Japanese script used for writing syllables.
kandy	A city in Sri Lanka.
kaneh	A Hebrew word meaning “cane” or “stalk,” often used in the context of plants.
kanga	A type of traditional African garment.
kango	A colloquial term for a kangaroo.
kangs	Plural of “kang,” a term for a river in Nepal.
kanji	A system of Japanese writing using Chinese characters.

Kanns	A surname of German origin.
kanon	A Japanese term for a type of musical instrument.
Kansa	An alternative name for the Kaw Nation, a Native American tribe.
kants	Plural of “kant,” a unit of currency in Laos.
kanzu	A traditional East African garment, often worn by men.
kaons	Plural of “kaon,” a type of subatomic particle.
Kapan	A town in Armenia.
kapas	Plural of “kapa,” a type of Hawaiian cloth.
kaphs	Plural of “kaph,” a Hebrew letter.
kapok	A natural fiber obtained from the kapok tree, used for stuffing pillows and mattresses.
kapos	Plural of “kaposi,” referring to Kaposi’s sarcoma, a type of cancer.
kappa	The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.
kapur	An alternative spelling of “camphor,” a fragrant crystalline substance.
kaput	A slang term meaning “broken” or “non-functional.”
Karaj	A city in Iran.
karas	Plural of “kara,” a type of bird.
karat	A unit of weight for precious gemstones and metals, such as gold.
Karbi	An ethnic group in India.
Karen	A female given name.
karez	Plural of “kareze,” an underground water channel in Central Asia.
Kargs	A surname of Scottish origin.
karks	Plural of “kark,” a colloquial term for a car.
karma	In Hinduism and Buddhism, the sum of a person’s actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as affecting their future fa
Karna	A character from the Indian epic Mahabharata.
karns	Plural of “karn,” a Scottish term for a stack or pile of hay.
Karok	A Native American people of California.
karoo	A type of arid region in South Africa.
Karps	A surname of German origin.
karri	A type of Australian eucalyptus tree.
Karrs	A surname of Scottish origin.

karst	A landscape characterized by caves, sinkholes, and underground drainage.
karsy	A Scottish term meaning aggressive or contentious.
karts	Plural of “kart,” a small, open, four-wheeled vehicle often used in racing.
Kartu	An Australian Aboriginal people from the Pilbara region.
Karuk	A Native American people of California.
Karys	A surname of Lithuanian origin.
karzy	A British slang term for a toilet.
kasha	A traditional Eastern European dish made from buckwheat.
Kashi	An alternative name for Varanasi, a city in India.
kasme	A Swedish surname.
Kasos	A Greek island in the Mediterranean Sea.
kasra	In Arabic grammar, a diacritical mark indicating the short vowel “i.”
Kasts	A surname of Latvian origin.
katas	Plural of “kata,” a term used in martial arts for a specific sequence of movements.
Katie	A common given name, often a diminutive of Katherine.
katis	Plural of “kati,” a unit of weight used in some South Asian countries.
katti	A weapon used in South Indian martial arts.
Kauai	The oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands.
kaugh	An archaic word meaning to laugh loudly.
Kaups	A surname of Latvian origin.
kauri	A type of large evergreen tree found in New Zealand.
kauru	A Maori term for greeting.
kaury	A Scottish word meaning cheerful or lively.
kavas	Plural of “kava,” a drink made from the root of the kava plant.
kavya	In Indian literature, a genre of poetry or literary composition.
kawas	Plural of “kawa,” a type of edible seaweed.
kawau	A Maori term for the little shag, a bird species found in New Zealand.
kawed	A Scottish term meaning chewed or gnawed.
kayak	A small, narrow watercraft typically paddled by one or more persons.
kayle	A Scottish word meaning cheerful or lively.

kayos	Plural of “kayo,” a term for a knockout in boxing.
Kazak	Relating to Kazakhstan, a country in Central Asia.
Kazan	The capital city of the Republic of Tatarstan in Russia.
kazis	Plural of “kazi,” a Swahili term for a judge or magistrate.
kazoo	A musical instrument that produces a buzzing sound when the player hums into it.
kbars	Plural of “kbar,” a unit of pressure used in physics.
Keans	A surname of Irish origin.
Kears	A surname of English origin.
kebab	A dish made of skewered and grilled pieces of meat.
kebap	An alternative spelling of “kebab,” a dish made of skewered and grilled meat or vegetables.
kebar	A Scottish word meaning “wagtail,” a type of bird.
kebob	An alternative spelling of “kebab,” a dish made of skewered and grilled meat or vegetables.
Kechi	A city in Kansas, USA.
kecks	A British slang term for trousers or pants.
Kedah	A state in Malaysia.
kedge	To move a ship by using a small anchor or kedge.
kedgy	A Scottish word meaning cheerful or lively.
keech	A Scottish word for a sticky or muddy substance.
keefs	Plural of “keef,” a variant spelling of “kief,” referring to the resinous trichomes of the cannabis plant.
keeks	Plural of “keek,” a Scottish term for a quick look or peek.
keels	Plural of “keel,” the longitudinal structure along the bottom of a ship’s hull.
keene	An adjective meaning sharp, clever, or enthusiastic.
keeno	An Australian slang term for a person who is overly enthusiastic or eager.
keens	Plural of “keen,” meaning having a sharp edge or point.
keeps	Third-person singular form of the verb “keep,” meaning to hold or retain possession of something.
keets	Plural of “keet,” a colloquial term for a young bird, especially a baby parrot.
keeve	A Scottish word meaning to heave or toss.
kefir	A fermented milk drink similar to yogurt.
kegel	A type of pelvic floor exercise.
Kehls	A surname of German origin.

Kehms	A surname of German origin.
Kehns	A surname of German origin.
Kehrs	A surname of German origin.
kehua	A Maori term referring to a supernatural apparition or spirit.
keirs	Plural of “keir,” a Scottish term for a churn or tub used in dairy farming.
Keith	A common given name.
kelep	A type of large wooden dish or trough.
kelim	A type of flatwoven rug or carpet.
kells	Plural of “kell,” a Scottish term for a small stream.
kelly	A shade of green or a surname of Irish origin.
Kelms	A surname of Scottish origin.
kelps	Plural of “kelp,” large seaweeds belonging to the brown algae family.
kelpy	A Scottish term meaning sticky or adhesive.
Kelso	A town in Scotland.
kelts	Plural of “kelt,” a young salmon.
kelty	A Scottish word meaning lively or cheerful.
kembo	A Congolese surname.
kembs	A commune in France.
Kemet	An alternative name for ancient Egypt.
kempe	A Scottish word meaning lively or cheerful.
kemps	Third-person singular simple present indicative form of “kemp,” meaning to strive or wrestle.
kempt	Neat, tidy, or well-groomed in appearance.
kempy	Resembling or characteristic of a kemp, a coarse, tangled fiber found in wool.
kenaf	A type of plant, Hibiscus cannabinus, cultivated for its fibers and used in making cordage and paper.
Kenai	A city on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska, USA.
kench	To stink or emit an unpleasant odor.
kendi	A small, two-wheeled cart used in India, typically pulled by hand and used for transporting goods.
kendo	A modern Japanese martial art that emphasizes the use of bamboo swords and protective armor.
kenos	Plural of “keno,” a gambling game similar to bingo.
kente	A colorful, handwoven fabric made by the Ashanti and Ewe peoples of West Africa, often used for clothing.

Kerch	A city in Crimea, Ukraine, located on the Kerch Peninsula.
kerel	A type of fishing net used in the Netherlands.
Keres	A Native American people of the southwestern United States.
kerfs	Plural of “kerf,” a groove or slit made by cutting or sawing.
keris	A traditional Indonesian dagger with a wavy blade.
kerky	A dialectal term meaning to choke or strangle.
kerma	A unit of measure for energy absorbed by material.
kerne	An obsolete term for a foot soldier in Ireland.
kerns	Plural of “kern,” referring to medieval foot soldiers.
keros	A slang term for kerosene, a flammable liquid fuel.
kerry	A breed of dairy cattle originating from Ireland.
kerve	A dialectal term meaning to carve or cut.
kesar	An alternate spelling of “kesar,” which is saffron.
kests	Plural of “kest,” meaning to heap up or accumulate.
ketal	A chemical compound used in organic synthesis.
ketas	Plural of “keta,” a type of salmon.
ketch	A type of sailing vessel with two masts.
ketol	A term in organic chemistry referring to a keto group.
kevel	A nautical term for a bollard used for mooring.
kevil	A dialectal term meaning to cower or shrink away.
Kevin	A male given name of Irish origin.
kexes	Plural of “kex,” an archaic word for a dry, hollow stalk.

Kumyk	Refers to the Kumyks, an ethnic group in the Caucasus.
kumys	A traditional Central Asian fermented dairy drink.
kunai	A type of short-bladed Japanese knife or dagger.
Kunas	Plural of “kuna,” the currency of Croatia.
Kunqu	A traditional Chinese opera style.
Kunti	A character in the Indian epic Mahabharata.
Kurds	Refers to the Kurdish ethnic group in the Middle East.
Kuria	A term that can refer to the Kuria people or language.
kurre	A dialectal term meaning to purr.
Kursk	A city in Russia and the site of a famous World War II battle.
kurta	A type of traditional Indian clothing.
kurti	A shorter version of the kurta, also worn in India.
kurus	A currency subunit, used in several countries.
kusso	A plant used in traditional medicine.
kusti	A type of traditional wrestling in India.
kutch	A region in India.
kvass	A fermented beverage made from bread.
kvell	To be extraordinarily pleased or proud.
Kvens	Refers to the Kven people of northern Norway.
Kwaza	Refers to the Kwaza people of Brazil.
kwela	A style of South African dance music.
Kwere	Refers to the Kwere people of Tanzania.
KWICs	An acronym for “Key Word In Context.”
kyack	Variant spelling of “kayak,” a small canoe-like boat.
kyaks	Plural of “kyak,” a variant spelling of “kayak.”
kyang	A wild yak, a large bovine mammal.
kyars	Plural of “kyar,” a dialectal term meaning to quench.
kyats	The currency of Myanmar (formerly Burma).
Kyaws	Plural of “kyaw,” a Burmese given name.
kyles	Plural of “kyle,” referring to a narrow, deep inlet of the sea.
kylie	A female given name.
kylin	A mythical Chinese creature, a symbol of balance and harmony.
kylix	A type of ancient Greek drinking cup.
kyloe	A type of Scottish cattle breed.
Kymry	An archaic term for the Welsh people.
kynde	An archaic spelling of “kind,” referring to a category or class.
kynds	Plural of “kynde,” an archaic term for categories or classes.
kynge	An archaic spelling of “king.”
Kyoto	A city in Japan.
kypes	Plural of “kype,” referring to a hooked jaw in male salmon during spawning.
kyrie	A liturgical prayer used in Christian worship.
kytes	Plural of “kyte,” a dialectal term for a kite, a type of bird.
kythe	An archaic term meaning to show or reveal.
Kyzyl	A city in Russia.

Some Other Words Starting With K

Kwoth	Ktria	Krypt
Kryss	Krill	Kplow
Kramt	Krump	Kzint
Kramp	Kripp	Kruft
Kques	Kjell	Kzorn
Kleft	Kprop	Krell
Kweer	Kstew	Kvelt
Kromp	Kquik	Ksera
Kruff	Krend	Kzark
Kyrst	Kwiik	Ksink

Interesting Activities For Kids With 5-Letter Words Starting With K

Exploring new words with young children is like embarking on a captivating treasure hunt through the world of language. Yet, simply introducing words isn’t enough; kids need to grasp how to use them effectively.

So, let’s turn language learning into an exciting adventure with some playful and educational activities centered around 5-letter words that start with the letter ‘K.’

Name Game

Get ready for the “Word Challenge” game! It’s a fantastic way to introduce your little explorers to intriguing 5-letter words that kick off with ‘K.’

In this game, take turns asking questions or providing clues related to words that start with ‘K.’ Encourage your child to jump in with the right answers. 

Q: What is the name of a colorful flying object made with paper?

Ans: Kite

Q: Name of a volcanic mountain in Africa?

Ans: Kilimanjaro

Match the Words with Meanings

Create two sets of cards – one with vibrant images and the other with 5-letter words commencing with ‘K.’ Choose words like “kite,” “kangaroo,” “koala,” “kiosk,” and “knight.”

Teach your child how to read these cards and guide them in matching the pictures with the corresponding words. It’s a fun way to reinforce word associations and boost visual recognition.

Fill in the Blanks

Let your child’s imagination soar with “Fill in the Blanks.” Share sentences that have missing 5-letter words starting with ‘K.’ This activity not only introduces them to new words but also strengthens their grasp of word usage. Here’s a handful of examples:

“In the sky, we can see a colorful ____ flying high.”

Answer: Kite

“I love visiting the zoo to see the cute ____ bears.”

Answer: Koala

“At the park, there’s a small ____ where you can buy ice cream.”

Answer: Kiosk

“Long ago, brave warriors were called ____.”

Answer: Knights

Create a Story

Fuel your child’s creativity by encouraging them to craft a short story using as many 5-letter words starting with ‘K’ as possible.

This activity not only enhances their storytelling skills but also expands their vocabulary. Join in the fun and take turns adding to the tale, making it a delightful collaborative experience.

Word Search Puzzle

Ready for a word hunt? Craft a word search puzzle with 5-letter words commencing with ‘K.’ Hand it to your child and watch them eagerly circle the hidden words. Not only will this sharpen their vocabulary, but it’ll also boost their problem-solving abilities.

With these engaging activities, your young wordsmiths can embark on a thrilling linguistic journey filled with fascinating 5-letter words starting with ‘K.’ 

Learning becomes an exciting adventure, and these newfound words will soon find their way into their everyday conversations.

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