3,134 Words Containing "J"
3,134 words containing "J" in our 199K-word dictionary.
Browse the complete list of 3,134 English words containing "J". Each word in the grid below shows its IPA pronunciation, CEFR difficulty level (A1 beginner up to C2 mastery), and a one-line plain-English definition. Click any word to open its full dictionary entry. Use the filters to narrow by length, part of speech, or learner level.
Most Common Words Containing "J" (Top 1k)
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Jacket /ˈdʒækɪt/noun A1
A type of clothing worn on the upper body that covers your arms and torso, usually worn over other clothes.
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Jam /dʒæm/noun A1
A thick, sweet food made from cooked fruit and sugar that you spread on bread.
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Jar /dʒɑːr/noun A1
A container with a wide opening and a lid, usually made of glass, used to store food or things.
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Jaw /dʒɔː/noun A1
The lower or upper bone in your face that you use to chew food and move your mouth.
Less Common Words Containing "J" (Top 5k+)
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Adjust /əˈdʒʌst/verb B2
To change something a little bit to make it work better or fit a situation. You can adjust the volume, temperature, position, or how you behave.
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Conjoin /kənˈdʒɔɪn/verb C2
To join two or more things together so they work or exist as one unit. More formal than 'join'.
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Enjoy /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/verb A1
To like and get pleasure from something you do or experience
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Injure /ˈɪndʒər/verb B1
To hurt someone's body or cause them physical pain or damage.
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Injury /ˈɪndʒəri/noun B1
Damage or harm to a person's body, like a cut, bruise, or break from an accident.
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Jab /dʒæb/verb B2
To push or hit something suddenly and quickly with a finger or fist
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Jackpot /ˈdʒækpɒt/noun B2
A big money prize that you can win in a game or lottery
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Jaded /ˈdʒeɪdɪd/adj C1
Tired or bored from doing something too much; no longer interested
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Jagged /ˈdʒægɪd/adj B2
With sharp, rough points and uneven edges
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James /dʒeɪmz/noun A2
A popular English male first name; the plural Jameses is used when talking about multiple people named James.
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Janitor /ˈdʒænɪtər/noun B2
A person who cleans and looks after a building
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Jargon /ˈdʒɑːɡən/noun B2
Special words used by people in a particular job or hobby that others might not understand
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Jaunt /dʒɔːnt/noun C1
A short, fun trip or outing, usually for a day or less
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Javelin /ˈdʒævlɪn/noun B2
A long pointed stick that athletes throw as far as possible in a sport
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Words Containing "J" by Length
2 Letter Words Containing "J" (13)
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3 Letter Words Containing "J" (45)
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Jab /dʒæb/verb B2
To push or hit something suddenly and quickly with a finger or fist
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Jam /dʒæm/noun A1
A thick, sweet food made from cooked fruit and sugar that you spread on bread.
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Jar /dʒɑːr/noun A1
A container with a wide opening and a lid, usually made of glass, used to store food or things.
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Jaw /dʒɔː/noun A1
The lower or upper bone in your face that you use to chew food and move your mouth.
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4 Letter Words Containing "J" (131)
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5 Letter Words Containing "J" (247)
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6 Letter Words Containing "J" (405)
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7 Letter Words Containing "J" (470)
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8 Letter Words Containing "J" (405)
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9 Letter Words Containing "J" (442)
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10 Letter Words Containing "J" (363)
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11 Letter Words Containing "J" (257)
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12 Letter Words Containing "J" (169)
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13 Letter Words Containing "J" (96)
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14 Letter Words Containing "J" (50)
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15 Letter Words Containing "J" (41)
Words Containing "J" by Part of Speech
Nouns Containing "J" (49)
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Jacket /ˈdʒækɪt/noun A1
A type of clothing worn on the upper body that covers your arms and torso, usually worn over other clothes.
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Jam /dʒæm/noun A1
A thick, sweet food made from cooked fruit and sugar that you spread on bread.
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Jar /dʒɑːr/noun A1
A container with a wide opening and a lid, usually made of glass, used to store food or things.
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Jaw /dʒɔː/noun A1
The lower or upper bone in your face that you use to chew food and move your mouth.
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Job /dʒɑːb/noun A1
Work that you do regularly in exchange for money; your profession or occupation.
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Joy /dʒɔɪ/noun A2
Joy is a feeling of happiness and pleasure, stronger than just being happy.
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Jeans /dʒiːnz/noun A1
Sturdy pants made from denim fabric, commonly blue, and worn for casual situations.
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Jewel /ˈdʒuːəl/noun A2
A beautiful shiny stone like a diamond or ruby, or jewelry decorated with such stones.
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Joint /dʒɔɪnt/noun A2
A joint is where two bones connect in your body, like your knee, elbow, or shoulder. It lets you bend and move.
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Joke /dʒoʊk/noun A1
A joke is something funny you say or tell to make people laugh and have fun.
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Juice /dʒuːs/noun A1
A drink made by pressing or squeezing fruit or vegetables to get the liquid inside.
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Subject /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/noun A1
The main topic that you are talking about, learning, or studying in class.
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Injury /ˈɪndʒəri/noun B1
Damage or harm to a person's body, like a cut, bruise, or break from an accident.
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James /dʒeɪmz/noun A2
A popular English male first name; the plural Jameses is used when talking about multiple people named James.
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Jelly /ˈdʒeli/noun A2
a clear, shaky dessert made from gelatin and flavoring (British); or a smooth spread made from fruit juice and sugar (American)
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Jones /dʒoʊnz/noun B1
A common English last name; the Joneses refers to neighbors whose lifestyle others try to match.
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Journey /ˈdʒɜːrni/noun A2
A journey is a trip where you travel from one place to another, often taking time.
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Junction /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/noun B1
The place where two or more roads or lines meet and join
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Justice /ˈdʒʌstɪs/noun B1
Fairness; when people are treated equally and correctly by the legal system and society.
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Majority /məˈdʒɒrɪti/noun B1
The larger number or group when compared to others; more than 50%.
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Verbs Containing "J" (20)
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Enjoy /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/verb A1
To like and get pleasure from something you do or experience
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Join /dʒɔɪn/verb A1
To connect things together or to become part of a group or activity.
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Judge /dʒʌdʒ/verb B1
To judge means to make an opinion about someone or something, often deciding if it is good or bad.
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Jump /dʒʌmp/verb A1
To push up into the air with your legs and come back down; to leap.
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Injure /ˈɪndʒər/verb B1
To hurt someone's body or cause them physical pain or damage.
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Adjudicate /əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt/verb C2
To make an official decision as a judge or authority figure; to decide who is right and who is wrong in a legal or formal dispute.
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Adjust /əˈdʒʌst/verb B2
To change something a little bit to make it work better or fit a situation. You can adjust the volume, temperature, position, or how you behave.
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Conjoin /kənˈdʒɔɪn/verb C2
To join two or more things together so they work or exist as one unit. More formal than 'join'.
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Jab /dʒæb/verb B2
To push or hit something suddenly and quickly with a finger or fist
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Jeer /dʒɪər/verb B2
To make fun of someone or laugh at them in a mean way
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Jeopardize /dʒɛpərdaɪz/verb C1
Put something in danger. Create a risk that it might be lost or damaged.
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Jettison /ˈdʒetɪsən/verb C1
To throw something away or get rid of it, especially from a ship or aircraft
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Jolt /dʒoʊlt/verb B2
To shake someone suddenly, or to shock or surprise them
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Jostle /ˈdʒɒsəl/verb C1
To push or shove someone, usually in a crowd
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Jot /dʒɒt/verb B2
To write something quickly and briefly
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Juggle /ˈdʒʌɡəl/verb B2
To keep several things in the air at the same time, or to manage many things together
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Jumble /ˈdʒʌmbəl/verb B2
To mix things up in a messy or confused way
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Juxtapose /ˌdʒʌkstəˈpoʊz/verb C1
Put two different things next to each other on purpose to show how different they are or to make a strong comparison.
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Rejuvenate /rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt/verb C1
To make something or someone look or feel young and fresh again. To remove signs of aging and restore vitality, energy, or attractiveness.
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Reject /rɪˈdʒekt/verb B1
To say no to something or refuse to accept or use it.
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Adjectives Containing "J" (15)
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Major /ˈmeɪdʒər/adj A2
Very important or big; more significant than others.
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Jolly /ˈdʒɒli/adj B1
Happy, friendly, and fun to be with
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Junior /ˈdʒuːnjər/adj B1
Someone who has less experience or a lower rank than another person; or someone who is younger.
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Minute /maɪˈnjuːt/adj B2
Very tiny or detailed.
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Objective /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/adj B2
Using facts and evidence, not personal beliefs. An objective assessment considers only data, not emotions.
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Second /ˈsek.ənd/adj A1
Coming after the first; the next one in order.
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Secret /ˈsiː.krɪt/adj A2
Something that is hidden and not known by many people.
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Jaded /ˈdʒeɪdɪd/adj C1
Tired or bored from doing something too much; no longer interested
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Jagged /ˈdʒægɪd/adj B2
With sharp, rough points and uneven edges
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Jerky /ˈdʒɜːki/adj B2
Moving suddenly in a rough, not-smooth way
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Jocular /ˈdʒɒkjələr/adj C1
Joking around and funny in a friendly way
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Jovial /ˈdʒoʊviəl/adj C1
Very happy, friendly, and good-humoured
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Jubilant /ˈdʒuːbɪlənt/adj C1
Very happy and celebrating because of a success or good news.
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Judicious /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/adj C1
Careful and wise in making decisions
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Pejorative /pɪˈdʒɑːrətɪv/adj C2
Having a negative or insulting meaning; expressing disapproval or contempt.
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Adverbs Containing "J" (1)
How to Use Words Containing "J"
Scrabble and Word Games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, words containing "J" can be valuable when you need to play through an existing tile on the board. Higher-tier letters like J, Q, X, and Z multiply your score quickly when stacked on bonus squares — scan the list below for short words that contain them. Two and three-letter words containing "J" are especially useful for parallel plays where you build along an existing word and earn points for every adjacent tile.
Crossword Puzzles
For crossword puzzles, the most useful entries are mid-length common words — 5 to 8 letters — that fit standard grid patterns. Filter the list by length to match the cells in your clue. Pay attention to the CEFR level: clues from mainstream newspapers favour B1–B2 vocabulary, while themed and cryptic puzzles draw on rarer C1 and C2 words. The IPA shown on each card also helps confirm a guess — a clue marked "two syllables" should match a word with a simple stress pattern.
Creative Writing and Poetry
Writers and poets often look for groups of words containing "J" to build alliteration, rhythm, or near-rhymes. Sort the list by length, scan the rare and C1+ words for fresh imagery, and use the linked dictionary entries to confirm connotation before you commit. The plain-English definitions are intentionally short so you can scan dozens of options without losing flow.
Longest Word Containing "J"
Frequently Asked Questions About Words Containing "J"
- How many words containing "J"?
- There are 3,134 words containing "J" in our 199,000-word English dictionary. The list ranges from common everyday words to rarer specialised vocabulary.
- What is the longest word containing "J"?
- The longest word containing "J" in our list is "CIRCUMJACENCIES" — 15 letters long. Tap the word to see its full definition.
- Are these words valid in Scrabble?
- Most of the words in this list are valid in Scrabble and similar word games (we cross-reference standard tournament dictionaries). A handful of proper nouns and very rare technical terms may not be — when in doubt, double-check with the official Scrabble dictionary used in your league.
- How many 5-letter words containing "J"?
- 247 5-letter words containing "J" — useful for Wordle, daily puzzles, and short crosswords. Filter by length above to see only 5-letter results.