21 Nouns That Start With "Y"
21 curated nouns that start with "Y".
Below are 21 nouns that start with "Y" 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 "Y" (Top 1k)
No top-1k frequency nouns match this combination yet.
Less Common Nouns That Start With "Y" (Top 5k+)
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Yacht /jɒt/noun B1
A fancy boat for recreation and sailing trips.
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Yam /jæm/noun A2
A root vegetable similar to potato but with more natural sweetness.
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Yard /jɑːd/noun A2
The outdoor space around a house, or a measure of distance equal to three feet.
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Yo-yo /ˈjoʊjoʊ/noun B1
A toy that goes up and down on a string.
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Yoga /ˈjoʊɡə/noun A2
An exercise and relaxation practice involving stretching and meditation.
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Yogurt /ˈjoʊɡərt/noun A2
A thick, sour dairy product made from fermented milk.
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Yolk /joʊk/noun A1
The yellow part of an egg containing nutrients and fat
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Youth /juːθ/noun A2
The time of life when someone is young, usually before adulthood.
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Yarn /jɑːn/noun B2
Thick thread used for knitting, or a long story someone tells.
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Yearling /ˈjɪəlɪŋ/noun C1
A young animal that has lived for about one year.
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Yeast /jest/noun B2
A tiny living thing used to make bread rise and beer ferment.
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Yen /jen/noun C1
Japanese money, or a strong desire for something.
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Yeti /ˈjeti/noun B2
A legendary creature said to live in the snowy mountains of the Himalayas.
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Yew /juː/noun C1
An evergreen tree with dark wood and red berries.
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Yoke /joʊk/noun B2
A wooden frame that connects two animals so they can pull a plow or cart together
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Yore /jɔr/noun B2
A very long time in the past; ancient or former times
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Yuppie /ˈjʌpi/noun C1
A young, educated, wealthy urban professional.
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Yurt /jɜːrt/noun C1
A round tent-like house used by nomads in Asia.
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Yang /jɑːʁ/noun C2
In Chinese philosophy, the masculine, active, bright force that balances yin.
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Yin /jɪn/noun C2
In Chinese philosophy, the feminine, dark, passive force that balances yang.
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Yokel /ˈjoʊkəl/noun C2
A person from the countryside, often considered simple or not well-educated.
How to Use Nouns That Start With "Y"
Nouns that start with "Y" 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 "Y"
A young animal that has lived for about one year.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nouns That Start With "Y"
- How many nouns that start with "Y"?
- Our curated dictionary lists 21 nouns that start with "Y", 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 "Y"?
- Our dictionary does not yet list common Top-1k nouns that start with "Y". 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 "Y"?
- The longest noun that start with "Y" in our dictionary is "YEARLING" (8 letters). Tap the word to see its full entry.