100 English Words Starting with “Y” with Their Meanings

Here is a list of 100 English words starting with ‘Y’ with their meanings.

Yacht – A large boat used for pleasure or racing.
Yawn – To open your mouth wide and breathe deeply due to tiredness.
Year – A period of 12 months.
Yeast – A fungus used in baking and brewing.
Yellow – A bright color between green and orange.
Yell – To shout loudly.
Yes – A word used to agree.
Yesterday – The day before today.
Yet – Up to now; still.
Yield – To give way or produce something.
Yolk – The yellow part of an egg.
Young – Not old; in early life.
Youth – The period of being young.
Yummy – Delicious, tasty.
Yard – A measurement of length or an open space around a building.
Yank – To pull something quickly.
Yearn – To strongly desire.
Yonder – At some distance in the direction indicated.
Yoke – A wooden crosspiece used for animals or a symbol of oppression.
Yelp – A short, sharp cry.
Yarn – Thread used for knitting.
Yuppie – A young professional person.
Yodel – To sing by changing pitch rapidly.
Yen – Desire or craving; also Japanese currency.
Yowl – A loud wailing cry.
Yawned – Past tense of yawn.
Yap – Bark sharply, usually by small dogs.
Yuppify – Make something appealing to young professionals.
Yearling – An animal or person one year old.
Yaws – A tropical infection.
Yaw – To twist or deviate from a straight course.
Yeoman – A farmer or servant; loyal worker.
Yabber – Talk idly or chatter.
Yuck – Expression of disgust.
Yip – A short, sharp bark.
Yo-yo – A toy that moves up and down on a string.
Yogurt – Fermented milk product.
Yogini – Female practitioner of yoga.
Yogi – Practitioner of yoga.
Yielding – Flexible or giving in.
Yttrium – A chemical element.
Yonderly – Distant, absent-minded.
Yare – Ready, quick, and agile.
Yabbering – Talking continuously.
Yammer – Complain or talk loudly.
Yucky – Disgusting, unpleasant.
Yule – Christmas season.
Yob – A rude or aggressive young person.
Yenning – Craving, longing.
Yawner – Something boring.

Yabby – A freshwater crayfish.
Yeastless – Without yeast.
Yellowish – Slightly yellow.
Yeomanry – A group of farmers or landowners.
Yearbook – An annual publication about a school or organization.
Yachter – Someone who sails a yacht.
Yelling – The act of shouting.
Yesteryear – Past years; former times.
Yieldable – Able to produce or give way.
Yammering – Talking loudly or complaining continuously.
Yenster – Someone with a strong desire.
Yippee – Expression of excitement or joy.
Yammered – Complained or talked loudly in the past.
Yardstick – A standard for measurement or comparison.
Yesternight – Last night.
Yodeller – A person who yodels.
Yachting – The sport or activity of sailing a yacht.
Yokel – A country person; sometimes used jokingly.
Yawner – Something boring or dull.
Yachtman – A man who owns or sails a yacht.
Yin – The passive or feminine principle in Chinese philosophy.
Yang – The active or masculine principle in Chinese philosophy.
Yarely – Quickly and nimbly.
Yabbying – Catching or hunting yabby (freshwater crayfish).
Yellowtail – A type of fish with a yellow tail.
Yeanling – A young sheep.
Yammerer – Someone who talks or complains excessively.
Yarned – Told a long story or tale.
Yabbyer – A person who catches yabbies.
Yokefellow – A companion or partner.
Yearnful – Full of longing.
Yowlers – Animals or people who make loud wailing cries.
Yestermorn – Yesterday morning.
Yellowfin – A species of tuna fish.
Yean – To give birth to young (sheep or goats).
Yodelling – Singing by changing pitch rapidly.
Yestermonth – Last month.
Yardage – Measurement in yards; total length.
Yaff – To bark or yap noisily.
Yclept – By the name of; called.
Yett – A gate or entrance (Scottish).
Yabber – To talk noisily.
Yaffle – To eat or drink noisily.
Yapok – A South American water opossum.
Yeomanlike – Loyal and hardworking like a yeoman.
Yestreen – Last evening.
Younker – A young man or youth.
Yawnerly – In a boring manner.
Yogiism – A saying or practice of a yogi.
Yestermornings – Plural of yesterday morning.

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