This list includes 29 Simple words that start with V, from “vacation” to “vowel”. These everyday, high‑frequency words are short, easy to read, and useful for teaching, reading and quick reference.
Simple words that start with V are common, early‑acquired English words you can teach to learners and children. Many come from Latin and French roots, reflecting centuries of language contact and borrowing.
Below you’ll find the table with Word, Definition, Etymology and Part of speech.
Word: Shows the simple word itself in headword form so you can quickly scan or copy it for teaching.
Definition: Gives a concise 10–20 word meaning so you can explain the word clearly to learners and readers.
Etymology: Summarizes the word’s origin in one line, helping you show historical or cross‑linguistic connections.
Part of speech: Identifies whether the word is a noun, verb, adjective, or other, aiding lesson planning and grammar notes.
Simple words that start with V
| Word | Part of speech | Frequency per million | Origin | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| very | adverb | 3,000.00 | Old French / Latin | used to emphasize adjectives or adverbs; means “extremely” or “really.” |
| verb | noun | 18.00 | Latin | a grammar word for an action or state, essential for building sentences. |
| vowel | noun | 8.00 | Latin via Old French | a speech sound (a, e, i, o, u); basic for reading and pronunciation. |
| van | noun | 40.00 | Dutch/shortened English | a small delivery or passenger vehicle used in everyday transport. |
| visit | verb | 35.00 | Latin via Old French | to go to see someone or a place for a short time. |
| voice | noun | 120.00 | Old French / Latin | the sound produced when people speak or sing; also means opinion. |
| view | noun | 90.00 | Old French / Latin | what you can see from a place, or a way of looking at something. |
| video | noun | 70.00 | Latin via French | recorded moving images or clips; common in media and technology. |
| value | noun | 130.00 | Latin via Old French | how much something is worth or how important it is. |
| vote | verb | 45.00 | Latin via Old French | to choose or show a preference, often in an election or decision. |
| village | noun | 22.00 | Old French / Latin | a small town or group of houses in the countryside. |
| vegetable | noun | 25.00 | Latin via Old French | plant-based food eaten as part of meals; common in children’s diets. |
| vacation | noun | 40.00 | Latin via Old French | time away from work or school; also called a holiday in some regions. |
| vase | noun | 3.50 | French | a decorative container, often used to hold flowers. |
| valley | noun | 10.00 | Old English | low land between hills, often with a river running through it. |
| violin | noun | 3.00 | Italian / Latin | a small string instrument played with a bow, common in music lessons. |
| vehicle | noun | 38.00 | Latin via Old French | anything that carries people or goods, like a car or bus. |
| virus | noun | 60.00 | Latin | a microscopic agent that can cause illness; a common health term. |
| vet | noun | 8.00 | short for “veterinarian” English | an animal doctor; also used as a verb meaning to check something. |
| vest | noun | 3.00 | Old French / Latin | a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt for warmth or style. |
| vanish | verb | 2.50 | Old French / Latin | to disappear suddenly or completely from sight. |
| vary | verb | 7.00 | Latin via Old French | to change or differ in size, amount, or type. |
| victim | noun | 18.00 | Latin | a person harmed by a crime, accident, or other event; common news word. |
| victory | noun | 8.00 | Latin | success in a contest or battle; the act of winning. |
| vivid | adjective | 5.00 | Latin | bright, clear, and full of life (color, memory, or description). |
| valid | adjective | 20.00 | Latin via Old French | legally or logically acceptable; correct and well-founded. |
| vision | noun | 60.00 | Latin | the ability to see or a clear idea of a future plan. |
| voter | noun | 6.00 | Latin via Old French | a person who votes in an election or decision. |
| vital | adjective | 20.00 | Latin via Old French | necessary for life or extremely important. |