35 Nouns That Start With "V"
35 curated nouns that start with "V".
Below are 35 nouns that start with "V" 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 "V" (Top 1k)
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Less Common Nouns That Start With "V" (Top 5k+)
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Value /ˈvæljuː/noun A2
How much something costs or how useful it is.
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Version /ˈvɜːʃən/noun B1
A different form or copy of something; especially a new software update or one person's description of what happened.
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Video /ˈvɪdiəʊ/noun A2
A recording of pictures and sound that you can watch on a screen like TV, computer, or phone.
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View /vjuː/noun A1
The things you can see from where you are, or your opinion about something.
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Virus /ˈvaɪrəs/noun B1
A tiny germ that causes infections and spreads between people.
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Voice /vɔɪs/noun A1
The sound that comes from your mouth when you speak, or your right to say what you think.
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Vacation /vəˈkeɪʃən/noun A1
Time off from work or school to rest and travel or do enjoyable activities.
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Vaccine /vækˈsiːn/noun B1
A vaccine is a medicine that teaches your body to fight a disease. It prevents you from getting sick.
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Vacuum /ˈvæk.juəm/noun A1
An empty space with no air or matter; also a cleaning device that sucks up dirt.
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Valley /ˈvæli/noun A2
A piece of land that is lower than the hills around it.
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Variety /vəˈraɪəti/noun B1
Different kinds of things or having many different things.
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Vehicle /ˈviːɪkəl/noun A1
Something used to carry or move things from one place to another, like a car or bus.
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Vein /veɪn/noun A1
A tube in your body that carries blood back to your heart; or a thin line in stone.
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Venom /ˈvɛnəm/noun B1
A harmful liquid made by animals like snakes that is injected when they bite.
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Victim /ˈvɪktɪm/noun B1
Someone who has been hurt or suffered because of something bad that happened to them.
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Victory /ˈvɪktəri/noun B1
Winning or succeeding in a competition, battle, or conflict.
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Village /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/noun A1
A small town in the countryside where fewer people live than in a city.
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Violence /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/noun B1
Using physical force to hurt someone, or acting with great force or strong emotion.
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Violin /vaɪˈoʊlɪn/noun A2
A wooden musical instrument with strings played using a bow to create sound.
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Virtue /ˈvɜːtʃuː/noun B1
A good quality or moral strength in a person.
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Visa /ˈviːzə/noun B1
A special mark in your passport that a country gives to allow you to visit or stay there.
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Visitor /ˈvɪzɪtər/noun B1
Someone who comes to see a place or person.
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Volume /ˈvɑːljuːm/noun A2
The amount of something, the loudness of sound, or one book in a series.
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Vagrant /ˈveɪɡrənt/noun B2
Someone who has no permanent home and moves around looking for work or money.
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Vegetable /ˈvɛdʒtəbəl/noun A1
Plant food like carrots, lettuce, beans, or potatoes that you eat.
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Vitamin /ˈvɪtəmɪn/noun B1
Vitamins are natural substances in food that your body needs to stay healthy and strong. There are different types of vitamins (like vitamin C, vitamin D) and each helps your body in different ways.
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Vocabulary /vəˈkæbjuˌleri/noun B1
All the words that a person knows and uses, or a collection of words related to a topic.
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Volatility /ˌvɑːləˈtɪlɪti/noun C1
The quality of changing quickly and in unpredictable ways. When something is unstable and unpredictable, going up and down suddenly.
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Vole /voʊl/noun B2
A tiny mouse-like animal with a short tail that digs tunnels and eats plants.
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Volunteer /ˌvɒlənˈtɪr/noun B1
Someone who chooses to help others without being paid for their work.
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Voucher /ˈvaʊtʃə/noun B1
A piece of paper or digital code that you can use to buy something or get a service without paying full price.
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Veracity /vəˈræsɪti/noun C2
The quality of being truthful and honest; accuracy and reliability of what is said.
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Verisimilitude /ˌvɛrəsɪˈmɨlɪtuːd/noun C2
The appearance or quality of being true or probable; seeming realistic even if not actually true.
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Vignette /vɪnˈjet/noun C2
A short, focused scene in a book or film that stands alone and captures a particular mood or moment.
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Virtue-ethics /ˈvɜːtʃuː ˈɛθɪks/noun C2
An ethical approach centered on cultivating good character traits like courage and honesty.
How to Use Nouns That Start With "V"
Nouns that start with "V" 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 "V"
The appearance or quality of being true or probable; seeming realistic even if not actually true.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nouns That Start With "V"
- How many nouns that start with "V"?
- Our curated dictionary lists 35 nouns that start with "V", 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 "V"?
- Our dictionary does not yet list common Top-1k nouns that start with "V". 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 "V"?
- The longest noun that start with "V" in our dictionary is "VERISIMILITUDE" (14 letters). Tap the word to see its full entry.