6 Letter Words Ending with O for Optimum Vocabulary!

Dear little kids! 

Did you know that words ending with the letter “O” are borrowed from other languages, particularly Italian and Spanish?

This is because both of these languages often use words ending in “O” as a masculine singular noun ending. 

Interesting, right?

Now, let’s begin with the list of six letters word ending with letter O with their meaning. Here you will also get some interesting activity which you can play!

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List Of 6-Letter Words Ending With O

abrazo	This is a Spanish word meaning “hug” or “embrace.”
adagio	Adagio is a musical term indicating a slow tempo or a slow-paced piece of music.
adorno	Adorno is a Spanish word that translates to “decoration” or “ornament.”
aerugo	Aerugo is a Latin word referring to a green rust or patina that forms on metal, especially copper.
ahchoo	This is an informal representation of the sound a person makes when sneezing.
aikido	Aikido is a Japanese martial art that focuses on using an opponent’s energy
akimbo	Akimbo is an English term that describes a stance or posture where one’s hands are placed
albedo	Albedo is a scientific term referring to the reflectivity of a surface
albino	An albino is an organism, often a person or animal, that lacks pigmentation in the skin, hair
alnico	Alnico is a type of permanent magnet made from aluminum, nickel, and cobalt.
ammino	“Ammino” does not appear to be a recognized word in English or common languages.
ammono	“Ammono” is not a recognized word in English or common languages.
anatto	Annatto is a natural orange-red dye derived from the seeds of the achiote tree.
anthro	“Anthro” is a shortened form of “anthropology,” which is the scientific study of human societies
anyhoo	“Anyhoo” is an informal and humorous term used as a filler word to transition to a new topic
anywho	“Anywho” is an informal expression used to refocus a conversation
arioso	Arioso is a musical term indicating a style of singing that falls between recitative and aria
aristo	“Aristo” is a colloquial abbreviation for “aristocrat,” which refers to a member of the aristocracy
arroyo	Arroyo is a Spanish word that means “a small, steep-sided watercourse or stream,”
arseno	“Arseno” is not a recognized word in English or common languages.
bagnio	A “bagnio” is an old and somewhat archaic term for a brothel or a place of ill repute.
bamboo	Bamboo is a type of fast-growing, woody plant known for its tall, hollow stems.
barrio	“Barrio” a Spanish word meaning “neighborhood” or “district.”, used in the context of urban areas.
bistro	A bistro is a small, casual, and typically French restaurant or eatery, often offering simple

blotto	“Blotto” is a colloquial term that means being extremely drunk or intoxicated.
bolero	Bolero is a genre of slow-tempo Latin music and dance, often characterized by romantic
bonito	Bonito is a type of fish, related to tuna, known for its rich, flavorful meat
bonobo	Bonobos are a species of great apes closely related to chimpanzees. chimpanzees.
boohoo	“Boohoo” is an informal expression used to imitate the sound of someone crying
bronco	a Spanish word that means “rough” or “wild,” and it is often used to describe untamed horses
burgoo	Burgoo can refer to a type of thick, hearty stew made with various meats and vegetables.
calico	Calico is a type of cotton fabric that is often printed with small, colorful, and repetitive patterns.
cambio	“Cambio” is a Spanish word meaning “change” or “exchange,” often used in the context of currency
cardio	“Cardio” is an informal abbreviation for “cardiovascular,” relating to the heart and blood vessels.
casino	A casino is a facility or establishment where various games of chance, such as slot machines
caucho	“Caucho” is a Spanish word for “rubber” or “latex,” often referring to the material used in making tires,
cenizo	“Cenizo” is a Spanish word that can mean “ash-colored” or “grayish.”
charco	“Charco” is a Spanish word meaning “puddle” or “pool,” often used to refer to a small body
charro	A “charro” is a traditional Mexican horseman or cowboy, often associated with rodeo events
cheapo	“Cheapo” is an informal term used to describe something that is low in cost or inexpensive.
chromo	“Chromo” is a shortened form of “chromolithograph,” which is a color lithograph, a method of color
chrono	“Chrono” is a prefix that relates to time or timing, often used in words related to chronology
churro	A “churro” is a type of fried dough pastry, typically sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.
cicero	Cicero was a Roman statesman, orator, and philosopher known for his writings and speeches.
colugo	A “colugo,” also known as a flying lemur, is a type of gliding mammal found in Southeast Asia.
comedo	“Comedo” is a term used in dermatology to refer to a type of acne lesion, also known as a blackhead.
crambo	“Crambo” can refer to a word game or rhyming game in which one participant provides a word
crypto	“Crypto” is a prefix related to hidden or secret things. It is often used in the context of cryptocurrency
cuatro	“Cuatro” is a Spanish word meaning “four.” It can also refer to a type of small guitar-like thing

cuckoo	A “cuckoo” is a type of bird known for its distinctive call. It is also used informally to describe someone
daimio	A “daimyo” was a feudal lord in pre-modern Japan, often in control of a large estate and military forces.
daimyo	“Dextro” a prefix used in chemistry to indicate a right-handed rotation of molecules or substances.
dextro	“Dextro” is a prefix used in chemistry to indicate a right-handed or clockwise rotation of molecules
diablo	“Diablo” is a Spanish word that translates to “devil” or “demon.” It is often used to refer to supernatural
dinero	“Dinero” is a Spanish word for “money” or “currency.”
dirigo	“Dirigo” is a Latin word that means “I direct” or “I lead.” It is the state motto of Maine, USA
domino	A “domino” is a small, rectangular game piece with dots on one side, used in various games.
dorado	“Dorado” is a Spanish word meaning “golden.” It is also the common name for several species
drongo	A “drongo” is a type of bird found in some parts of the world, known for its agile and acrobatic flight.
duello	“Duello” is an Italian word for a formal duel, a combat or fight between two individuals
dynamo	A “dynamo” is a machine that generates electricity through mechanical means
embryo	An “embryo” is the early, undeveloped stage of a multicellular organism, typically in the initial stages
enduro	“Enduro” refers to a type of long-distance off-road motorcycle racing, known for its endurance
enviro	“Enviro” is a colloquial abbreviation for “environment” or “environmental.”
escudo	“Escudo” is a Spanish and Portuguese word for “shield.” It was also a former currency unit in Portugal
fiasco	“Fiasco” is a term used to describe a complete and often embarrassing failure or disaster.
finito	“Finito” is an Italian word meaning “finished” or “done.” It is often used to indicate the end
fitspo	“Fitspo” is a portmanteau of “fitness” and “inspiration.” It refers to content or messages
foofoo	“Foofoo” is an informal term used to describe something fancy or high-class
forego	“Forego” is a verb that means to decide not to do or go through with something
fresco	Fresco” is a painting technique in which water-based pigments are applied to a wet plaster surface.
fugato	“Fugato” is a musical term indicating a passage or section in a composition that uses fugal elements
gabbro	Gabbro is a type of dark, coarse-grained igneous rock composed mainly of pyroxene
galago	A “galago” is a type of small, nocturnal primate found in Africa. They are also known as bushbabies.

gaucho	A “gaucho” is a South American cowboy, particularly associated with the Pampas regions of Argentina
gazabo	A “gazabo,” which is more commonly spelled as “gazebo,” is a freestanding, open-sided structure
gelato	“Gelato” is an Italian-style ice cream known for its dense and creamy texture.
ghetto	A “ghetto” is a term used to describe a segregated, often impoverished area of a city
gigolo	A “gigolo” is a man who is paid for providing companionship and often romantic or sexual services
gingko	refers to the ginkgo tree, known for its distinctive fan-shaped leaves.
grotto	A “grotto” is a small cave or natural cavern, often located in a picturesque or scenic area.
hachoo	“Hachoo” is an informal representation of the sound a person makes when sneezing.
hairdo	A “hairdo” is a particular style or arrangement of a person’s hair, often achieved through cutting
halloo	“Halloo” is an old-fashioned term meaning to shout or call out loudly to get someone’s attention
hereto	“Hereto” is an archaic word that means “up to this time” or “up to this point.” It is often used in legal
hetero	“Hetero” is a prefix meaning “different” or “other.” It is often used in words to indicate dissimilarity
honcho	“Honcho” is an informal term for a person in charge or a leader of a group or organization.
hoodoo	A “hoodoo” is a type of rock formation characterized by tall, thin spires, pinnacles
hulloo	“Hulloo” is an old-fashioned and informal way of saying “hello” or getting someone’s attention.
indigo	“Indigo” can refer to a deep blue or purple-blue color. It is also the name of a plant
jibaro	A “jibaro” is a term used to describe a person from the countryside or a rural area
joropo	“Joropo” is a style of music and dance from Venezuela, often associated with traditional folk culture.
kakapo	The “kakapo” is a critically endangered parrot native to New Zealand, known for its nocturnal
kimono	A “kimono” is a traditional Japanese garment known for its T-shaped, straight-line construction
klepto	“Klepto” is an informal abbreviation for “kleptomaniac,” a person who has a recurrent urge to steal
koodoo	A “koodoo,” more commonly spelled as “kudu,” is a type of large African antelope known for its long
ladino	“Ladino” can refer to a Romance language spoken by Sephardic Jews.
lanugo	refer to someone who is skilled or knowledgeable.
latigo	“Latigo” is a type of leather strap or cord used for various purposes, including securing saddles

latino	“Latino” is a term used to describe people of Latin American or Spanish-speaking descent.
lavabo	“Lavabo” is a Latin word meaning “I will wash.” It is also used to refer to a basin or ritual vessel used
legato	“Legato” is a musical term indicating a smooth and connected style of playing or singing
libido	It is a psychological and physiological concept often discussed in the context of psychology
lobolo	“Lobolo” is a traditional African custom in which a groom presents gifts or cattle to the family
macaco	“Macaco” is a Portuguese word for “monkey.” It can refer to various primate species
maduro	“Maduro” is a Spanish word meaning “ripe.” It can refer to fruits or other objects that have reached
manito	“Manito” is an informal term that can mean “little hand” in Spanish. It is often used as a friendly
medico	“Médico” is a Spanish word for a “doctor” or “physician.”
menudo	“Menudo” is a traditional Mexican soup made with tripe (beef stomach)
merino	“Merino” can refer to a breed of fine-wooled sheep known for its high-quality wool.
mikado	refer to an emperor or ruler in Japan during the period when Japan was ruled by an emperor.
modulo	“Módulo” is a Spanish word meaning “module” or “unit.”
mojito	A “mojito” is a popular Cuban cocktail made with white rum, lime juice, sugar, mint leaves
morpho	“Morpho” is a prefix used in words related to the shape or form of something
niello	“Niello” is a black metal alloy used for inlaying or decorating engraved metal objects
nocebo	A “nocebo” is the opposite of a placebo. It’s a substance or suggestion that has a negative effect
nonpro	abbreviation for “nonprofit,” describing an organization that operates without goal of making a profit
nuncio	A “nuncio” is a representative or ambassador of the Pope to a foreign government or a particular area
obento	“Obento” is a Japanese term for a packed lunch or a box lunch, typically consisting of various food
octavo	“Octavo” is a book or manuscript size that results from folding a printed or written sheet of paper
olingo	An “olingo” is a small, tree-dwelling mammal found in Central and South America.
overdo	“Overdo” is a verb that means to do something excessively or to go beyond the appropriate
palolo	“Palolo” can refer to a type of marine worm known for its unusual breeding behavior
paramo	“Páramo” is a Spanish term used to describe a high, cold, and treeless plateau

pepino	“Pepino” a Spanish word for “cucumber,” a green vegetable, used in salads and other culinary dishes.
pernio	“Pernio” is a medical term for a condition also known as chilblains
phyllo	“Phyllo” refers to very thin sheets or layers of dough, often used in Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine
picaro	“Pícaro” is a Spanish word used to describe a roguish or cunning person, often in literature.
pomelo	A “pomelo” is a large citrus fruit resembling a grapefruit, known for its sweet and slightly tangy flavor.
poncho	A “poncho” is a type of outer garment, often made of a large piece of fabric with an opening
potato	A “potato” is a starchy, tuberous vegetable that is a staple food in many parts of the world.
presto	“Presto” is an Italian word that means “quick” or “fast.” It is also used in music to indicate a fast tempo.
procto	“Procto” is a prefix that relates to the rectum, often used in medical terms to describe conditions
pronto	It is also used in English to indicate that something will be done or happen quickly.
pseudo	It is often used in words to describe something that resembles or imitates but is not genuine.
psycho	“Psycho” is a colloquial term for someone who is mentally unstable or has a psychological disorder.
pueblo	It can also refer to the indigenous people of the southwestern United States and their settlements.
pumelo	A “pomelo” is a large citrus fruit known for its sweet and slightly tangy flavor.
quango	acronym for “quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization,”
quarto	“Quarto” is a book size that results from folding a printed or written sheet of paper into four leaves
quatro	“Quatro” is a Portuguese and Spanish word meaning “four.”
rabato	A “rabato” is a type of stiff collar, often made of lace, worn during the Renaissance period.
rancho	A “rancho” is a Spanish word for a rural or country house, often used in the context of ranches
rapido	“Rápido” is a Spanish word meaning “fast” or “quick.” It can also refer to fast-moving water
rebato	A “rebato” is a type of collar, typically made of lace or other ornamental materials
reboso	A “rebozo” is a traditional Mexican shawl, often used for carrying babies, as a fashion accessory
reecho	“Reecho” is a less common variant of “re-echo,” which means to echo or repeat a sound
rialto	The “Rialto” is a historic area in Venice, Italy, known for its iconic bridge (Rialto Bridge)
righto	“Righto” is an informal and old-fashioned expression that means “right” or “very well.”

Some Other Examples Of 6-Letter Words Ending With O

arsino	cooboo	gazebo
cashoo	enhalo	ginkgo
cheero	foredo	griefo
nonego	rebozo	reveto
riboso	shacko	shunto
ribozo

Interesting Activities For Kids With 6-Letter Words Ending With O

Children’s language and cognitive development depend on vocabulary games. By associating words with particular situations or difficulties, they improve recall, make learning fun, and promote active engagement. 

Overall, vocabulary games are effective instructional tools that support kids’ overall language and communication success and growth.

1. Name Game

This is an intriguing way to teach your kids some practical six-letter terms that end with the letter H and to demonstrate how to use those words properly. In this game, you must pose a question or make a statement, and your child will respond with an answer.

This name game can even be conducted in reverse. For instance, you might have to respond correctly when your youngster asks a question. Therefore, by playing this engaging game, you can introduce some intriguing six-letter words ending with H to your little ones.

Example:

Question: What is the game called where professional truck drivers show their talents on road?

Answer:  Roadeo

Question: What is the spanish word for sea bass?

Answer: Robalo

2. Fill In The Blanks

Fill-in-the-blanks is another entertaining and simple pastime. You may teach your kids some practical 6 letter words that end with H using this educational game. 

Your adorable tiny pals will learn new words easily and accurately with this game, as well as how to use them correctly. 

Additionally, this type of simple word game will be very beneficial for their future academic endeavors.

Example:

rom_no

r_bato

sab_lo

schiz_

(Answer: romano

rubato

sabalo

Schizo)

3. Match The Words With Meanings

Another well-liked game that might make it simple for your young kids to learn some new words is a matching activity. Your child will be able to grasp the concepts of similar and dissimilar things through this way. You will need to make two sets of columns for this.

You need to explain to your kids how to read the word and its meaning and how to correctly match them with the appropriate words.

shivoo	i)  is an alternative spelling for “sorghum,” which is a cereal grain used for food, fodder, and biofuels.
smalto	ii) is a brand of swimwear, particularly known for its brief-style swimsuits. It is also used colloquially to refer to any similar type of swimsuit.
sorgho	iii) is a term in opera that describes a voice type that falls between a lyric and dramatic soprano or tenor. It has the power of a dramatic voice but the flexibility of a lyric voice.
speedo	iv) is an Italian word for “enamel,” often used in the context of jewelry or pottery.
spinto	v) is an informal term that means a party, celebration, or festive gathering. It is sometimes spelled as “shebang.”

(Answer: a-v, b-iv, c-i, d-ii, e-iii)

Conclusion

In these instructional activities, new words with six different beginning sounds, ending with O, are presented to the students. We would be happy to help further if you require it.

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