Words Starting with X
Explore 19 words beginning with the letter X. Each entry includes definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences.
Xanadu
A place of great beauty, luxury, and contentment; an idyllic or paradise-like location.
Xenogenesis
The hypothetical process by which life forms arise from alien or foreign sources, rather than from c...
Xenogenetic
Relating to or denoting the transfer of genes or genetic material from one species to another.
Xenogenic
Relating to or denoting substances or entities that originate from outside an organism or system.
Xenogeny
The hypothesis or theory that certain organisms can originate from foreign or alien sources, as oppo...
Xenoglossy
The phenomenon of a person being able to speak or write a language they have not learned.
Xenolith
A fragment of rock that is different from the surrounding rock in which it is embedded, typically fo...
Xenophile
A person who is attracted to or has a strong preference for foreign peoples, cultures, or customs.
Xenophobe
A person who has a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.
Xenophobic
having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries or cultures
Xerophyte
A plant that is adapted to survive in an environment with little water, such as deserts.
Xylograph
A print made from a block of wood that has been carved to create an image, often used for illustrati...
Xylophone
A musical instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars of different lengths that are struck with...
Xylophonist
A person who plays the xylophone, a musical instrument made of wooden bars that produce sound when s...