H is a fascinating letter. It often enjoys being paired with letters like P or T to form new sounds, as in “phone” or “that.” When standing on its own, H can form a bevy of interesting nouns too.
Below, we’ve gathered 50 of the most common nouns that start with H. Read on to see how many you already know and how many you can add to your growing vocabulary.
50 Nouns Starting With H
Here’s a handful of nouns. Will they evoke happiness or horror? Well, here’s a hint. The more you read, the more your vocabulary will grow. As you read, scan word lists like this one to learn more and use unique words in all of your writing.
Noun | Definition | Synonym |
the natural environment of someone or something | abode, environment, locality | |
a fine, thread-like strand that grows on people and animals | fiber, mane, strand | |
a central room, public room, or passageway between rooms | entry, foyer, gallery | |
the part of the human body at the end of the arm | palm, fist, grip | |
a small quantity | scattering, some, sprinkling | |
the state of joy, peace, and tranquility | bliss, joy, serenity | |
the physical components of a computer, such as the machine and wiring | components, implements, fittings | |
an injury | injury, evil, abuse | |
an argument or fight | bother, commotion, dispute | |
a covering for the head | cap, headgear, headpiece | |
the part of the body that comes out of your neck | crown, skull, cranium | |
physical and mental wellness | wholeness, wellness, well-being | |
the prevention and treatment of diseases through medical professional services | insurance, prevention, wellness | |
the organ that controls the flow of blood in the body | ticker, clock, cardiac organ | |
a form of energy that causes a difference in temperature | warmth, fieriness, incandescence | |
the place where god lives; a wonderful feeling | Nirvana, paradise, utopia | |
the part of the foot on the opposite end of the toes, under the ankle | spur, hock, hind toe | |
the distance from the bottom to the top of something | altitude, elevation, loftiness | |
a place of great suffering where sinners go | underworld, inferno, Hades | |
the background from which one comes | legacy, patrimony, birthright | |
a person who has made noble and brave accomplishments | savior, conqueror, champion | |
a road freely open to the public | expressway, freeway, interstate | |
a small mound, pile, or rounded part of earth | mound, knoll, precipice | |
a suggestion or clue | allusion, inkling, implication | |
the part of the body from the waist to the top of the leg | haunch, side, pelvis | |
a story or tale of what has happened in the past | account, memoir, tale | |
an activity that you enjoy doing for fun | activity, interest, pastime | |
a team game played on ice | ice hockey, field hockey, shinny | |
an opening in solid object | abyss, cavern, chasm | |
a celebration | celebration, festival, gala | |
a house or place where a person or family lives | abode, domicile, dwelling | |
the quality of being truthful | candor, decency, honor | |
the sweet, syrupy substance made by bees from flower nectar | nectar, syrup, molasses | |
high respect, great reputation, or high rank | chivalry, veneration, reverence | |
the front top of a car | auto top, bonnet | |
a bent piece of material used for hanging things | catch, clasp, latch | |
the feeling of being scared | abhorrence, aversion, repugnance | |
a creature with hooves that belongs to the equine family | steed, mount, pony | |
a tightfitting outer garment, covering the hips, legs, and feet | breeches, hosiery, stockings | |
a place to get medical attention | clinic, dispensary, sanitarium | |
a place that provides temporary sleeping accommodations to travelers | inn, motel, lodging | |
sixty minutes | time | |
a building or shelter where people or animals live | abode, dwelling, residence | |
a family or social unit living together | family, home, household | |
shelter, buildings, or something that covers and protects | accommodations, dwelling, lodging | |
the center of something | center, core, focal point | |
the cardinal number above ninety-nine | centenary, centennial, century | |
the desire for something | appetite, desire, longing | |
the male partner in a marriage | spouse, mate, groom | |
intense promotion or advertising of a product | buildup, promotion, puffery |
What Is a Noun?
A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. When we use nouns in our writing, we often need to place an article before them, such as “a,” “an,” or “the.” For example, “a hotel,” “an autobiography,” or “the honeybee.”
Typically, nouns act as the subject of the sentence. So, in the sentence, “The hook is red,” “hook” is a noun. Nouns also act as direct objects. In the sentence, “She reads history books,” “history books” is the direct object. It’s the object of the verb “reads.”
Types of Nouns
Given their prominence in our writing, there are several different categories of nouns. Here are five main types:
- Proper nouns name specific things, like people, cities, states, countries, buildings, and books. As proper nouns, they are capitalized. So, “Haiti” is a proper noun, but “country” is a common noun.
- Common nouns refer to general items, such as “hill,” instead of “Signal Hill” in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Abstract nouns are used when you can’t touch the noun. These nouns are theoretical, such as “happiness” or “hope.”
- Collective nouns refer to large groups, such as a “herd” of hippos or a “horde” of orcs.
- Possessive nouns demonstrate ownership over something else. For example, with “Helen’s handbag,” “Helen’s” becomes a possessive noun, indicating that she owns the handbag.
To continue to explore these categories, check out Types of Nouns.
10 Example Sentences
Ready to see what all the hype is about? Here are 10 sentences containing H-nouns:
- These pandas live in their natural habitat.
- Hot tea brings happiness.
- Is that a new hat?
- Her learning has reached a new height.
- This ukulele is a piece of his heritage.
- Journaling is her primary hobby.
- Nothing matters more than honesty.
- The front door on their house is robin’s egg blue.
- This is the central hub in Texas.
- He has a tremendous hunger for learning.
Say Hello to More H Words
Not every word that begins with H is a noun. If you’re hungry for more, you’ll be glad to learn that it’s easy to find even more words that start with the letter H using the WordFinder by YourDictionary word list tool. This helpful resource provides a huge list of terms, in order by word length. Hone in on certain criteria, such as the number of letters or the presence of certain letters in addition to H to create a customized list. You can even find words that begin or end with certain letter combinations. Enjoy building your H-word vocabulary, then expand your horizons to words that begin with other letters.
Wholesome, Happy Vocabulary
Is there anything better than a new book? Maybe a book that you wrote. With a strong vocabulary, filled with unique nouns and verbs, you can pull all your thoughts together into a wonderful tale of heroism and hope. See what jumps out at you in any of our other word lists. Jot down your favorite Nouns That Start With A and then journey through the rest of the alphabet together with us!