5 letter words starting with K

Many 5-letter words in English start with the letter ‘K’. Learning these words can help you play word games and crossword puzzles better. Below is a list of some 5-letter ‘K’ words to help you.

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Kabob	Pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer or spit	We had delicious chicken kabob for dinner.
Kales	Types of cabbage with green or purple leaves	She added fresh kales to the salad.
Karma	The sum of a person’s actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences	He believed in karma and its effects on life.
Kayak	A canoe of a type used originally by the Inuit	He paddled the kayak across the lake.
Kazoo	A musical instrument resembling a clarinet	The children played tunes on their kazoos.
Kecks	Plants of the parsley family	Wild kecks grew along the path.
Keels	The lengthwise structure along the base of a ship	The ship’s keels were damaged in the storm.
Keeps	Continues to have or hold	She keeps her grandmother’s necklace.
Kegs	Small barrels	The cellar was filled with kegs of ale.
Kelly	A bright green color	Her dress was a beautiful shade of kelly.
Kelps	Seaweeds belonging to the brown algae family	Kelps are essential for marine ecosystems.
Kemps	Coarse fibers in wool or hair	The fabric contained noticeable kemps.
Kenaf	A plant in the mallow family	Kenaf is used in making rope and paper.
Kendo	A Japanese form of fencing	He has been practicing kendo for years.
Kept	Past and past participle of keep	The secret was well kept.
Kern	A part of a typeface that projects beyond its body	The kern in the lettering was adjusted.
Ketch	A two-masted sailing vessel	The ketch sailed smoothly across the bay.
Keyed	Fitted with a key; keyed up: excited or nervous	She was keyed up before the performance.
Khaki	A dull brownish-yellow color	He wore a khaki uniform.
Kicks	Strikes with the foot or feet	He kicks the ball into the goal.
Kidnap	Take (someone) away illegally by force	The detective solved the kidnap case.
Kiefs	States of pleasant laziness or high spirits	He was in a state of kiefs after the holiday.
Kilns	Furnaces or ovens for burning, baking, or drying	The pottery was fired in traditional kilns.
Kilos	Kilograms	She bought several kilos of apples.
Kilts	Knee-length Scottish skirts usually for men	The band wore kilts in the parade.
Kinds	Types or sorts	There are many kinds of flowers in her garden.
Kings	Male rulers of an independent state	The history book described ancient kings.
Kinks	Twists or bends in a line, hair, or material	The hose had several kinks in it.
Kiosk	A small open-fronted hut or cubicle	Tickets were sold at a kiosk in the park.
Kites	Light frames covered with paper or cloth, designed to be flown in the wind at the end of a long string	They flew kites at the beach.
Kith	Friends or acquaintances	He spent the evening with kith and kin.
Kivas	Underground ceremonial chambers in Pueblo Indian villages	The kivas were used for religious rituals.
Kiwis	Flightless birds native to New Zealand or fruits	We enjoyed fresh kiwis for dessert.
Klick	Kilometer (informal military slang)	The target is five klicks north.
Klieg	A powerful carbon arc lamp used in filmmaking	The klieg lights illuminated the set.
Knead	Work (moistened flour or clay) into dough or paste with the hands	She knead the dough for the bread.
Kneed	Struck or touched with the knee	He kneed the soccer ball during the game.
Knees	Joints between the thigh and the lower leg in humans	He felt pain in his knees after the run.
Knelt	Past and past participle of kneel	They knelt during the ceremony.
Knife	An instrument composed of a blade fixed into a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon	He sharpened the knife carefully.
Knits	Makes clothes, etc. by interlocking loops of wool or other yarn with knitting needles	She knits a scarf every winter.
Knobs	Rounded handles or small rounded controls on a machine	He turned the knobs on the radio.
Knock	Strike a surface noisily to attract attention, typically in order to gain entrance to a building	He knock on the door loudly.
Knoll	A small hill or mound	The cottage was perched on a grassy knoll.
Knots	Ties or secures with a knot	He knots his tie expertly.
Known	Recognized, familiar, or within the knowledge of many	The artist became known for her unique style.
Knurl	A small, raised ridge on a surface or edge	The tool’s handle had a knurl for better grip.
Koala	A tree-dwelling marsupial of Australia resembling a small bear with coarse grey fur and large ears	The koala rested in the eucalyptus tree.
Kudos	Praise and honor received for an achievement	She received kudos for her work on the project.
Kudzu	A fast-growing Chinese and Japanese climbing plant used in the United States to prevent soil erosion	Kudzu covered the old fence completely.
Kugel	A baked pudding, usually made with noodles or potatoes	She made a sweet kugel for the holiday dinner.
Kyrie	A short liturgical prayer that begins with or consists of the words “Lord, have mercy”	The choir sang the Kyrie beautifully.

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