30 Nouns That Start With "Q"
30 curated nouns that start with "Q".
Below are 30 nouns that start with "Q" 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 "Q" (Top 1k)
No top-1k frequency nouns match this combination yet.
Less Common Nouns That Start With "Q" (Top 5k+)
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Queen /kwiːn/noun A1
A woman who rules a country or is married to a king.
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Qualification /ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/noun B1
A certificate or skill showing you are trained to do something.
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Quarrel /ˈkwɒrəl/noun B1
An angry argument or fight between people
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Quart /kwɔːrt/noun B1
A unit of measurement for liquids; one quart equals 2 pints or about 1 litre.
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Quest /kwest/noun B1
A long search or journey to find or achieve something important
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Question /ˈkwɛstʃən/noun A1
Something you ask someone to get an answer or information.
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Quota /ˈkwoʊtə/noun C1
A goal or target amount that someone must reach. A sales person might have a quota of selling $100,000 worth of products per month.
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Quack /kwæk/noun B2
A fake doctor or person who pretends to have skills they don't actually have
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Qualm /kwɑːm/noun C1
A feeling of worry or doubt about whether something is right
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Quandary /ˈkwɒndəri/noun C1
A confusing situation where it's hard to know what to do
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Quantitative-easing /ˌkwɑːntɪˌteɪtɪv ˈiːzɪŋ/noun C2
When the central bank buys large amounts of bonds and securities to put more money into the economy. Used when regular interest rate cuts don't work.
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Quarantine /ˈkwɒrəntiːn/noun B2
A period of separation to stop a disease from spreading
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Quartz /kwɔːts/noun B2
A hard rock or crystal used to make glass and clocks
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Queue /kjuː/noun B2
A system where items are processed in the order they arrive, like a waiting line.
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Quiche /kiːʃ/noun B2
A type of pie made with eggs and cream, often with cheese or meat
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Quicksand /ˈkwɪksænd/noun B2
Sand mixed with water that sucks things down; also used for tricky situations
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Quid /kwɪd/noun B2
Informal British word for a pound of money. Used in casual conversation.
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Quill /kwɪl/noun B2
A large feather used for writing, especially in old times
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Quilt /kwɪlt/noun B2
A thick blanket made from fabric layers sewn together
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Quintessence /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/noun C1
The absolute best or purest version of something that shows what it really is.
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Quip /kwɪp/noun C1
A clever or funny remark or joke
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Quirk /kwɜːk/noun B2
An unusual or strange habit or characteristic that makes someone different
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Quorum /ˈkwɔːrəm/noun C1
The minimum number of people needed for a meeting to be official
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Quotient /ˈkwəʊʃənt/noun C1
The number you get when you divide one number by another
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Quagmire /ˈkwæɡmaɪə/noun C2
A muddy swamp where it's easy to get stuck; also used for confusing or difficult situations
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Qualia /ˈkweɪliə/noun C2
The subjective feeling of an experience; what it's like to see a color or taste something.
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Quality /ˈkwɑːləti/noun A2
How good or bad something is; the degree of excellence of a thing.
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Quantity /ˈkwɑːntəti/noun A2
The amount of something; how much or how many you have.
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Quarter /ˈkwɔːrtər/noun A2
One fourth of something; or a three-month period; or a section of a city.
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Quietude /ˈkwaɪətjuːd/noun C2
A state of quietness and peacefulness
How to Use Nouns That Start With "Q"
Nouns that start with "Q" 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 "Q"
When the central bank buys large amounts of bonds and securities to put more money into the economy. Used when regular interest rate cuts don't work.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nouns That Start With "Q"
- How many nouns that start with "Q"?
- Our curated dictionary lists 30 nouns that start with "Q", 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 "Q"?
- Our dictionary does not yet list common Top-1k nouns that start with "Q". Browse the full list above for available entries.
- 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 "Q"?
- The longest noun that start with "Q" in our dictionary is "QUANTITATIVE-EASING" (19 letters). Tap the word to see its full entry.