71 Nouns That Start With "G"

An activity with rules where players try to win or have fun competing.

A door-like structure that opens and closes to control access through a fence.

an extremely large or tall person or creature, often from myths or stories; much bigger than a normal human

something you give to another person as a present, often to show love or appreciation

A young female person, from childhood through early adulthood.

A hard, clear material made by heating sand very hot; used for windows and cups to drink from.

The process by which the world's economies and cultures become more connected and interdependent through trade, travel, and communication.

A covering for your hand that has separate places for each finger and thumb.

Something you want to accomplish or achieve, like finishing a project or learning a skill.

A shiny yellow metal that is very valuable and used to make jewelry, coins, and decorations.

A mark that shows how well you did on a test.

A tiny seed used to make food and bread.

Large, impressive, and important.

The green plant that covers fields and lawns; it has thin leaves and grows from the ground.

The full name for GDP; the total value of everything produced in a country during one year, measured in money.

Several people or things gathered together as one collection.

A person whose job is to watch over and protect something or someone from danger or theft.

Someone who visits or is invited to stay at a person's house or attend an event or meal.

A small device that helps you do something, like a kitchen tool or a phone app.

A place where paintings, sculptures, and other artworks are shown to the public.

A covered shelter where you park your car or fix vehicles.

Trash and unwanted things you throw in the bin.

An outdoor area of land where you grow plants, flowers, or food.

A small piece of food placed on top of a dish to make it look more attractive and appetizing.

A gathering is any group of people meeting together. Family gatherings bring relatives together for meals or celebrations. Social gatherings are informal meetings with friends.

A quick, brief look at someone or something, often without much attention.

A godchild is a young person whose spiritual growth is guided by a godparent. This special role starts at a baptism.

A godparent is someone chosen to help teach a child about religion and values. They have a special role in the child's spiritual life.

A bird that swims and lives near water, larger than a duck with a longer neck.

A deep, narrow valley between high rocky walls or cliffs.

A leader who manages a state or region and reports to the central government.

To finish school and get a diploma.

A thick, savory sauce made from meat juice that you pour over food.

A store where you buy food like vegetables, milk, bread, and other items for your home. Also refers to the items you buy there.

The solid earth or land surface where we walk and build on.

The process of becoming larger or developing over time.

A guardian is an adult who legally takes care of a child. A parent is usually the guardian, but sometimes a grandparent, aunt, or other trusted adult becomes a child's guardian.

A clever planned move or strategy where you might accept a small loss now to gain a bigger advantage later. Common in chess and negotiations.

A device or program that bridges two separate networks so they can communicate and exchange information.

The total value of everything a country produces in a year. It shows how big and healthy a country's economy is.

All the special clothes and equipment you need to play a sport or do an activity safely.

Someone who loves and knows a lot about a specific interest, like computers, games, or comics

Whether a person is male, female, or another identity. Also a grammar term for classifying words in some languages.

People of approximately the same age, or the period of time between successive births of a family.

People born roughly between 1965 and 1980, between Baby Boomers and Millennials. Often called Gen X.

People born roughly between 1997 and 2012, after the Millennials. Also called Gen Z or Zoomers.

Where something comes from or how it started.

A man who behaves politely and respectfully toward others.

When a poor neighborhood becomes wealthier and more upscale. New shops and expensive apartments arrive, property values rise, and original residents often move out because they can't afford higher rents.

A small rodent with a bushy tail from deserts, commonly kept as a pet at home.

A woman in a romantic or dating relationship with someone.

A small machine or device that does something interesting. You might not remember its exact name, so you just call it a 'gizmo'.

The way something is governed or controlled. The rules, structures, and methods used to run a government, organization, or system.

How steeply or quickly something goes up or down, used in math and computing.

The father of your mother or father.

Your mother's or father's mother; the parent of your mom or dad.

A structure made of points (nodes) connected by lines (edges) used to represent networks and relationships.

A thin, young onion with a long green top and small white base, eaten raw or cooked.

A glass house where farmers grow plants in warm conditions; also used to describe how gases trap heat in Earth's atmosphere like glass in a building.

The preparation work that must be done first before you can start the main project or task. The foundation that makes bigger things possible.

The screens with clickable buttons and visual elements you use to control a computer program.

A suggested rule or recommendation about the best way to do something. It is advice, not a strict order.

A system where elderly people hold power and make decisions, as opposed to younger members of society.

A unified whole or pattern that is perceived as complete, more important than its individual parts; a meaningful form.

Direct spiritual knowledge or insight into truth, especially about the divine; mystical understanding beyond reasoning.