71 Nouns That Start With "H"
71 curated nouns that start with "H".
Below are 71 nouns that start with "H" in our curated English dictionary. Each entry includes a learner-friendly definition, IPA pronunciation, CEFR difficulty level, and example sentences. Words are sorted by frequency — the most common first. Click any word to view its full dictionary entry with synonyms, collocations, and common mistakes.
Most Common Nouns That Start With "H" (Top 1k)
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Hall /hɔːl/noun A1
A large indoor space where people meet or events happen.
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Hand /hænd/noun A1
Your arm ends in this part with five fingers that you use to grab things.
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Hat /hæt/noun A1
A piece of clothing you wear on your head. It protects you from the sun or keeps you warm.
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Head /hɛd/noun A1
The top part of your body where your brain, face, and senses are located.
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Heart /hɑːrt/noun A1
The muscle in your chest that sends blood around your body and keeps you alive.
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Heat /hiːt/noun A1
The warmth or high temperature produced by fire, the sun, or other sources.
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Her /hɜːr/noun A1
A word that stands in for a girl or woman's name when you've already said who she is.
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Herself /hɚˈsɛlf/noun A1
A word used when a female person does something to or for herself; also used to make a statement stronger.
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His /hɪz/noun A1
Shows that something belongs to a man or boy.
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Horse /hɔːrs/noun A1
A large animal with four legs that people ride or use to pull carriages and wagons.
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Hospital /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/noun A1
A place where doctors treat sick or hurt people and sometimes patients stay overnight for care.
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Hotel /hoʊˈtɛl/noun A1
A place where people can pay to sleep for one or more nights when they are traveling away from home.
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Hour /ˈaʊr/noun A1
A unit of time. One hour is the same as 60 minutes.
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Human /ˈhjuːmən/noun A1
A person; any man, woman, or child of our species.
Less Common Nouns That Start With "H" (Top 5k+)
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Habit /ˈhæbɪt/noun A2
Something you do regularly without thinking about it because you do it so often.
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Hair /hɛr/noun A1
The thin strands that grow from your head and body.
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Harm /hɑːrm/noun A2
Injury or damage to a person's body or feelings. Something that hurts or damages.
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Health /hɛlθ/noun A1
The condition of your body and mind when you are not sick or hurt
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Hero /ˈhɪroʊ/noun A2
Someone who does something very brave or kind that helps other people, often at great risk.
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Hill /hɪl/noun A1
A raised piece of land; not as tall or steep as a mountain.
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Hips /hɪps/noun A1
Wider parts on sides of lower body where legs connect
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Hobby /ˈhɒbi/noun A1
Something you like to do in your free time for fun, like painting, gaming, or reading.
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Hole /hoʊl/noun A1
An opening or gap in something solid, like a hole in your sock or in the ground.
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Home /hoʊm/noun A1
The house or apartment where you live, or the place where you feel you belong.
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Honey /ˈhʌni/noun A2
A sweet golden liquid that bees make from flower nectar and use as food.
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Honor /ˈɒnər/noun B1
Great respect and admiration given to someone because of their character or achievements.
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Hope /hoʊp/noun A2
A feeling that something good will happen in the future; wanting something to come true.
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Host /hoʊst/noun A2
A person who invites people to their home or event and takes care of them while they visit.
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House /haʊs/noun A1
A building where a family lives. Most houses have bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom.
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Humor /ˈhjuːmər/noun A2
Something that makes people laugh; the ability to find things funny.
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Habitat /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/noun B1
The place where an animal or plant naturally lives in nature.
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Hamster /ˈhæmstər/noun A2
A small cute animal with fluffy fur and puffy cheeks that people keep as pets.
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Hawk /hɔːk/noun A2
A bird that hunts other animals for food, known for being fast and powerful hunters.
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Headache /ˈhɛdeɪk/noun A2
A pain felt in the head; something that causes trouble or problems
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Headphone /ˈhedfəʊn/noun B1
Audio equipment you wear on your head or ears to listen to music, calls, or videos in private.
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Heir /eər/noun B1
An heir is someone who receives money, land, or property from a family member when that person dies, usually according to their will.
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Herb /hɜːrb/noun B1
A green plant with leaves used fresh or dried in cooking to add flavour or used for healing purposes.
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Highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/noun B1
A big, main road that connects cities and towns where many cars drive.
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Himself /hɪmˈsɛlf/noun A1
Used when a male does an action to himself or for himself.
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Hispanic /hɪˈspænɪk/noun B1
A person from a Spanish-speaking background, including people from Spain and Latin America.
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History /ˈhɪstəri/noun A2
Past events and facts about what happened before today.
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Holiday /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/noun A1
A special day or vacation when you don't go to work or school, often to celebrate something or relax.
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Homeowner /ˈhoʊmˌoʊnər/noun B2
Someone who owns a house. They may own it completely or still be paying off a mortgage, but they are the property owner.
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Homework /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/noun A1
Work or assignments that teachers give students to do at home, usually in the evening.
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Horde /hɔːrd/noun B1
Not included in simple_explanation to avoid duplication
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Horror /ˈhɒrər/noun B1
A strong feeling of fear and shock when something very bad or scary happens.
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Hundred /ˈhʌndrəd/noun A1
The number 100. Ten times ten.
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Husband /ˈhʌzbənd/noun A1
A man who is married to a woman.
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Happiness /ˈhæpinəs/noun A2
The feeling of pleasure and satisfaction when things go well in your life.
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Harbinger /ˈhɑːrbɪndʒər/noun C1
A sign or messenger that announces or warns about something coming in the future.
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Hash /hæʃ/noun B2
A way to store data using keys (like names) to find values (like phone numbers) very quickly.
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Headcount /ˈhedˌkaʊnt/noun C1
The number of people working in a company or team; the total count of employees.
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Hedgehog /ˈhedʒhɑːɡ/noun B1
A spiky animal about the size of a tennis ball that rolls into a ball when scared.
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Heirloom /ˈeərluːm/noun B2
An heirloom is an object, like jewelry, furniture, or art, that families pass down from parents to children for many years, often with sentimental and financial value.
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Hierarchy /ˈhaɪərɑːrki/noun B2
A ranking system where some people or things are more important or have more power than others. Like a ladder with different levels.
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Histogram /ˈhɪstəɡræm/noun B2
A histogram is a chart that uses bars to show how data is spread across different ranges or groups.
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Hobo /ˈhoʊboʊ/noun B2
A homeless person who travels around looking for work and temporary shelter.
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Homeless person /ˈhoʊmləs ˈpɜːrsən/noun B1
Someone who does not have a home and may sleep outside or in a shelter.
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Hoof /huːf/noun B2
the hard, thick part at the bottom of an animal's leg that touches the ground
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Hosting /ˈhɑːstɪŋ/noun B2
A company that rents you space on a computer (server) connected to the internet to run your website or app.
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Household /ˈhaʊs.hoʊld/noun B1
A household is all the people living in one home. It can be a family, roommates, or any group sharing a house.
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Husky /ˈhʌski/noun B1
A big dog with thick fur from cold countries that needs lots of daily exercise.
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Hyperinflation /ˌhaɪpərɪnˈfleɪʃən/noun C1
When inflation gets completely out of control and prices rise extremely fast. Money becomes almost worthless and the economy breaks down.
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Hypothesis /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/noun B2
An educated guess or idea that you test to see if it's true. Scientists make hypotheses and then do experiments to check them.
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Hagiography /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡrəfi/noun C2
A biography of a saint emphasizing their virtues and miracles; also used to mean an overly flattering biography that ignores faults.
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Haiku /ˈhaɪ.kuː/noun C2
A short Japanese poem with three lines (5-7-5 syllables) that captures a moment in nature or evokes emotion through minimal words.
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Hegemony /hɪˈdʒemənı/noun C2
The dominance or leadership of one group or nation over others, maintained through power, culture, or economic influence.
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Hermeneutics /ˌhɜːrməˈnjuːtɪks/noun C2
The study and practice of how to interpret and understand texts, especially complex or ancient ones; the theory of interpretation.
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Hubris /ˈhjuːbrɪs/noun C2
Dangerous overconfidence or excessive pride; the kind of arrogance that leads to a person's downfall.
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Hygge /ˈhʊɡə/noun C2
A Scandinavian feeling of coziness, warmth, and comfortable contentment, especially in intimate and social settings.
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Hyperbole /haɪˈpɜːbəlɪ/noun C2
Extreme exaggeration for emphasis
How to Use Nouns That Start With "H"
Nouns that start with "H" can act as the subject, object, or complement of a sentence. Pay attention to whether each noun is countable or uncountable — countable nouns take "a/an" and have plural forms (cat → cats), while uncountable nouns (water, advice) do not. The CEFR badge on each card tells you when learners typically meet the word; A1-A2 nouns are essential for everyday conversations, B1-B2 are common in news and writing, and C1-C2 nouns appear in academic and specialised texts.
Longest Noun That Start With "H"
Someone who does not have a home and may sleep outside or in a shelter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nouns That Start With "H"
- How many nouns that start with "H"?
- Our curated dictionary lists 71 nouns that start with "H", each with a definition, IPA, CEFR level, and example sentences. The list grows as new entries are reviewed.
- What are the most common nouns that start with "H"?
- Some of the most frequent nouns that start with "H" include HALL, HAND, HAT, HEAD, HEART. These appear in everyday English and are useful for both beginners (A1-A2) and intermediate learners.
- What is noun?
- A noun is a word for a person, place, thing, idea, or quality. Nouns are the building blocks of every sentence and act as subjects, objects, or complements.
- What is the longest noun that start with "H"?
- The longest noun that start with "H" in our dictionary is "HOMELESS PERSON" (15 letters). Tap the word to see its full entry.