63 Interesting 4 Letter Words with X in English • 7ESL

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This reference explores the fascinating world of 4 letter words with X. You’ll learn about the significance of these words and see a comprehensive list that showcases their variety. Also included is an image to help visualize some of these words, enhancing your learning experience.

4 Letter Words with X

What are 4 letter words with X?

Four letter words are when words are formed by using exactly four letters. Some examples here would include “race”, “rise”, “rose”, and “ruin.” As you can probably tell, these are all four letter words that begin with R. However, in this blog post, we’re going to focus on four letter words that begin with X.

X is one of the less commonly used letters in the alphabet. Therefore, you’d perhaps expect there not to be that many four letter words beginning with X. However, there are actually a lot more than you’d think.

While there are vowels (a, e, i, o, and u), X denotes a consonant. Generally speaking, four letter words will include vowels, just like the majority of words, since vowels help words flow together better and become easier for speech.

List of 4 Letter Words with X

Apex

The top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point
From the apex of the mountain, the view was breathtaking.

Lynx

A wild cat with yellow-brown fur, a short tail, and tufted ears, found in North America and Eurasia
The lynx moved silently through the forest, its keen eyes scanning for prey.

Oxid (likely intended to be “Oxide”)

A binary compound of oxygen with another element or group
Rust is a common form of iron oxide.

Ilex

A genus of shrubs and trees in the holly family
The garden was bordered by a dense hedge of ilex.

Sexy

Sexually attractive or exciting
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

Foxy

Cunning or sly like a fox; attractive in a sexually appealing way
Her foxy smile hinted at a hidden agenda.

Flex

To bend or be bent; to show off one’s muscles
He likes to flex his muscles at the gym.

Maxi

A long skirt or dress that extends to the ankle
She wore a colorful maxi dress to the summer festival.

Oryx

A type of large antelope with long, straight horns, native to Africa and Arabia
The oryx is well-adapted to the arid desert environment.

Nixy

A letter or package that cannot be delivered by the post office because of an incorrect address
The post office returned the nixy to the sender due to an incomplete address.

Taxa

Plural of taxon, a taxonomic group of any rank, such as species, family, or class
The biologist studied various taxa to understand the ecosystem better.

Hoax

A humorous or malicious deception
The news of the alien invasion turned out to be a hoax.

Coax

To persuade someone gently to do something
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with a treat.

Calx

The residual substance left after heating a metal or mineral, typically lime
The ancient alchemists collected calx from their experiments.

Axes

Plural of axe, a tool used for chopping wood; also, plural of axis
The lumberjacks sharpened their axes before heading into the forest.

Exon

A segment of a DNA or RNA molecule containing information coding for a protein or peptide sequence
Scientists are studying the exon sequences to understand genetic diseases.

Nixe

A water spirit in Germanic mythology
The legend spoke of a nixe who lived in the lake and lured people to their doom.

Axil

The angle between the upper side of a leaf or stem and the supporting stem or branch
The buds in the axil of the leaves will eventually grow into flowers.

Eaux

Plural of “eau,” the French word for water
The eaux of the river were clear and refreshing.

Expo

A large public exhibition
The technology expo attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.

Flux

The action or process of flowing or flowing out; continuous change
The city was in a state of flux as new developments were constantly underway.

Ixia

A genus of plants in the iris family, known for their showy flowers
The garden was filled with vibrant ixia blooms in the spring.

Onyx

A semi-precious stone with bands of different colors
She wore a necklace with a beautiful onyx pendant.

Taxi

A car licensed to transport passengers in return for payment of a fare
We hailed a taxi to get to the airport on time.

Axis

An imaginary line about which a body rotates.
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

Exam

A formal test of a person’s knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill
She studied all night for her final exam.

Xyst

A covered portico or walkway in ancient Greek or Roman architecture, often used for exercise
The athletes practiced their sprints under the xyst, sheltered from the harsh sun.

Minx

An impudent, cunning, or boldly flirtatious girl or young woman
She played the role of a mischievous minx in the play.

Pixy

A small, mischievous sprite or fairy
The garden seemed enchanted, as if a pixy might appear at any moment.

Axal

Relating to or situated in an axis
The axal symmetry of the flower was perfect.

Coxa

The hip joint or hip bone
The doctor explained that the pain was coming from the coxa.

Falx

A sickle-shaped structure, such as the falx cerebri in the brain
The surgeon carefully avoided the falx during the operation.

Jeux

Plural of “jeu,” the French word for game
The children enjoyed playing various jeux during the party.

Oxen

Plural of ox, a domesticated bovine animal used as a draft animal
The farmer used a pair of oxen to plow the fields.

Text

Written or printed words
She sent him a text to confirm their meeting time.

Axle

A rod or spindle passing through the center of a wheel or group of wheels
The mechanic replaced the broken axle on the car.

Exec

Short for executive, a person with senior managerial responsibility in a business organization
The exec made a decision to expand the company overseas.

Mixt

An archaic or poetic form of “mixed”
The mixt emotions she felt were hard to describe.

Prex

Slang for a president, especially of a college or university
The prex gave an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony.

Doux

The French word for sweet or mild
The wine was doux, with a pleasant aftertaste.

Crux

The most important or decisive point
The crux of the matter was whether they could afford the new house.

Faux

Made in imitation; artificial
She wore a faux fur coat to the party.

Jinx

A person or thing that brings bad luck
They believed the broken mirror was a jinx that caused their misfortune.

Moxa

A substance from the dried leaves of an Asian plant, used in traditional medicine.
The practitioner used moxa to stimulate the acupuncture points.

Roux

A mixture of fat (especially butter) and flour used in making sauces
The chef prepared a roux as the base for the creamy sauce.

Ibex

A wild goat with long, curved horns, native to mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa
The ibex nimbly climbed the steep cliffs.

Axon

A long, threadlike part of a nerve cell along which impulses are conducted
The axon transmits signals from the neuron to other cells.

Axed

Past tense of axe; to have dismissed or cut off
The company axed several projects due to budget cuts.

Vext

Archaic or poetic form of “vexed,” meaning annoyed or frustrated
He was vext by the constant interruptions to his work.

Dexy

Slang for dextroamphetamine, a stimulant medication
He took dexy to help him stay awake during his night shift.

Fixt

Archaic or poetic form of “fixed”
Her gaze was fixt on the horizon, lost in thought.

Exes

Plural of ex, referring to former partners
They decided to remain friends even though they were exes.

Luxe

Short for luxury; elegant and sumptuous
The hotel offered a luxe experience with its spa and gourmet dining.

Next

Immediately following in time, order, or importance
She was next in line to see the doctor.

Sext

The fourth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office, originally fixed for noon
The monks gathered for sext at the midday bell.

Waxy

Having the texture or appearance of wax
The leaves had a waxy coating that made them shine.

Oxes (likely intended to be “Oxen”)

Plural of ox, a domesticated bovine animal used as a draft animal
The farmer used a pair of oxen to plow the fields.

Axel

A jump in figure skating with a forward takeoff
She executed a perfect axel during her routine.

Boxy

Resembling a box in shape; square or rectangular
The new car model had a boxy design.

Doxy

A lover or mistress
He was often seen in the company of his doxy.

Flax

A plant with blue flowers, cultivated for its fiber and seeds
The farmer grew flax to produce linen and flaxseed oil.

Exit

A way out, especially from a building
They quickly made their way to the nearest exit during the fire drill.

Many of these are common words that you’ve probably heard of before. For example, there’s “exit” which of course is the word used to describe when one leaves a place. “Exec” is an abbreviation of the word “executive”, and can be used especially when language is expressed in writing to make it quicker and easier to present on paper.

“Lynx” is a name for a wild cat, and also a very popular brand of personal washing products, such as shower gels and shampoos. “Flax” is a type of seed often used as a healthy addition to one’s diet.

The word “hoax” describes when a joke has been played, while “coax” describes when someone has been encouraged into doing something.

Final words:

As you can see, there are a lot of four letter words that start with X. Some are more popularly used in our day to day life than others. While some refer to animals, others can be used as abbreviations to shorten longer words, and some can refer to plants or food. Language is a complex phenomenon, and words might not present much in the way of language when they stand alone (apart from the particular meaning they have). But when combined together, words form language and provide the basis for social interaction that we need in everyday life.

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