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Nouns that start with E can add richness and variety to your vocabulary. This reference will explore different types of nouns starting with E, including common nouns, abstract nouns, positive nouns, and proper nouns.
You will also find a list of these nouns accompanied by definitions and useful images. This diversity helps you describe objects, people, places, and ideas more effectively.
Nouns that Start with E
What Are Nouns Starting with E?
In English, there are plenty of nouns that start with the letter E, some include elephant, egg, engineer, email, elevator, and envelope. Other less common nouns include entomology, ecstasy, edifice, and effervescence.
Common Nouns That Start with E
| Nouns | Examples |
|---|---|
| Ear | She covered her ear with her hand. |
| Egg | I want my eggs scrambled, not fried. |
| Electricity | The storm knocked out the electricity. |
| Elephant | The elephant was the highlight of the zoo. |
| Elevator | Let’s take the elevator to the 10th floor. |
| I received an email from my boss today. | |
| Employee | The employee was promoted to manager. |
| Energy | Solar energy is becoming more popular. |
| Engine | The car’s engine was making a strange noise. |
| Engineer | The engineer designed the new bridge. |
| Envelope | I need an envelope to mail this letter. |
| Environment | We need to protect the environment for future generations. |
| Equipment | The construction workers brought their equipment to the site. |
| Error | There was an error in the computer program. |
| Essay | I wrote an essay on the benefits of exercise. |
| Event | The charity event raised thousands of dollars. |
| Exercise | I do yoga as my daily exercise routine. |
Related: Common Nouns
Abstract Nouns That Start with E
| Nouns | Examples |
|---|---|
| Empathy | The nurse showed empathy towards the patient. |
| Empowerment | The training session was about empowerment. |
| Encouragement | The coach gave the team encouragement before the game. |
| Endurance | The marathon runner had incredible endurance. |
| Enjoyment | The family vacation was filled with enjoyment. |
| Enlightenment | Reading books is a path to enlightenment. |
| Enthusiasm | The audience showed great enthusiasm for the performer. |
| Equality | Everyone deserves equality regardless of race or gender. |
| Equity | The company strives for equity in pay and promotion. |
| Ethics | The business operates with a strong code of ethics. |
| Excellence | The restaurant is known for its excellence in service. |
| Exclusivity | The club offers exclusivity to its members. |
| Excitement | The excitement of the crowd was palpable. |
| Exhilaration | The thrill of the rollercoaster was pure exhilaration. |
| Experience | Traveling is a great way to gain experience. |
| Exploration | The astronauts went on an exploration of space. |
| Expression | Art is a form of expression. |
| Extremism | Political extremism can be dangerous. |
| Extravagance | The millionaire’s lifestyle was full of extravagance. |
| Exuberance | The children’s exuberance was contagious. |
Related: Abstract Nouns
Positive Nouns That Start with E
| Nouns | Examples |
|---|---|
| Eagerness | The children showed eagerness to start the game. |
| Ease | The comfortable chair provided ease to my back. |
| Easygoingness | Her easygoingness made her very popular. |
| Ecstasy | The dancer’s performance was pure ecstasy. |
| Elation | The team’s victory brought elation to the fans. |
| Elegance | The bride looked stunning in her elegant gown. |
| Empathy | She showed empathy toward her friend’s situation. |
| Empowerment | The workshop focused on empowerment for women. |
| Endearment | She whispered endearments in her baby’s ear. |
| Endurance | The athlete’s endurance helped him win the race. |
| Energy | The solar panels generate energy for the house. |
| Enjoyment | The family picnic was filled with enjoyment. |
| Enlightenment | Reading books is a path to enlightenment. |
| Enthusiasm | The teacher’s enthusiasm for the subject was contagious. |
| Equality | The country is still fighting for equality for all. |
| Equity | The company strives for equity in pay and promotion. |
| Excellence | The restaurant is known for its excellence in service. |
| Excitement | The excitement of the crowd was palpable. |
| Exhilaration | The thrill of the rollercoaster was pure exhilaration. |
| Expansion | The company’s expansion plans were ambitious. |
| Experience | Traveling is a great way to gain experience. |
| Expertise | His expertise in the field is widely recognized. |
| Exploration | The scientists went on an exploration of the ocean. |
| Expressiveness | The actress’s expressiveness added depth to her character. |
| Extravagance | The millionaire’s lifestyle was full of extravagance. |
| Exuberance | The children’s exuberance was contagious. |
Proper Nouns That Start with E
- Emma
- Ethan
- Elizabeth
- Emily
- Eric
- Edward
- Eva
- Elijah
- Ellie
- Emma Watson
- Elon Musk
- Elton John
- Eiffel Tower
- Edinburgh
- Egypt
- Ecuador
- Ethiopia
- El Salvador
- Estonia
- Emirates (United Arab Emirates)
Related:
List of Nouns that Start with E
- Eagerness
- Eagle
- Ear
- Earache
- Earl
- Earnest
- Earnestness
- Earth
- Earthenware
- Earthmoving
- Earthquake
- Earthworm
- Ease
- Easel
- Easement
- Easter
- Eating
- Eave
- Ebony
- Eccentric
- Eccentricity
- Echelon
- Echo
- Eclat
- Eclipse
- Ecliptic
- Economics
- Economist
- Economy
- Ecstasy
- Ecumenist
- Edema
- Edge
- Edginess
- Edging
- Edifice
- Editing
- Edition
- Editor
- Editorial
- Editorialist
- Editorship
- Education
- Educator
- Eel
- Eeriness
- Effect
- Effectinge
- Efficacy
- Efficiency
- Effluent
- Effluvium
- Effort
- Egalitarianism
- Egg
- Egghead
- Eggshell
- Ego
- Egotism
- Egotist
- Egret
- Egyptian
- Eiderdown
- Ejection
- Ejector
- Elaboration
- Elan
- Elasticity
- Elation
- Elbow
- Elder
- Elderberry
- Election
- Electorate
- Electric
- Electricity
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrocardiograph
- Electrode
- Electromagnet
- Electromyography
- Electron
- Electronography
- Electroshock
- Electrotherapist
- Elegance
- Elegy
- Element
- Elephant
- Elevation
- Elevator
- Eligibility
- Elimination
- Elite
- Elk
- Ell
- Ellipsoid
- Elm
- Elongation
- Eloquence
- Elsewhere
- Eluate
- Elucidation
- Elution
- Emanation
- Emancipation
- Emasculation
- Embankment
- Embargo
- Embarrassment
- Embassy
- Embellishment
- Embezzlement
- Embodiment
- Embouchure
- Embrace
- Embracing
- Embroidery
- Embryo
- Emcee
- Emerald
- Emergence
- Emergency
- Emigration
- Eminence
- Emissary
- Emission
- Emotion
- Emotionalism
- Emotionality
- Empathy
- Emperor
- Emphysema
- Empire
- Empiricism
- Employ
- Employe
- Employee
- Employer
- Employment
- Emulsion
- Enactment
- Enamel
- Encampment
- Enchantment
- Enclosure
- Encounter
- Encouragement
- Encroachment
- Encyclopedia
- Encylopedia
- End
- Endearment
- Endeavor
- Endeavour
- Endevor
- Endgame
- Ending
- Endogamy
- Endorsement
- Endosperm
- Endowment
- Endurance
- Enemy
- Energy
- Enervation
- Enforcement
- Engagement
- Engine
- Engineer
- Engineering
- Engraver
- Engraving
- Engrg
- Enigma
- Enjoinder
- Enjoyment
- Enlargement
- Enlarging
- Enlightenment
- Enlistment
- Enmity
- Enormity
- Enrage
- Enrichment
- Enrollment
- Ensemble
- Enslavement
- Enslaving
- Entanglement
- Enterotoxemia
- Enterprise
- Entertainer
- Entertainment
- Enthalpy
- Enthusiasm
- Enthusiast
- Entirety
- Entity
- Entomologist
- Entourage
- Entrance
- Entranceway
- Entrant
- Entrepreneur
- Entropy
- Entry
- Enumeration
- Enunciation
- Envelope
- Environment
- Envy
- Enzyme
- Epic
- Epicenter
- Epicure
- Epicycle
- Epidemic
- Epigraph
- Epilogue
- Epiphany
- Episode
- Epistemology
- Epitaph
- Epithet
- Epitome
- Epoch
- Epoxy
- Epsom
- Equal
- Equality
- Equalization
- Equalizing
- Equanimity
- Equating
- Equation
- Equator
- Equilibrium
- Equine
- Equipment
- Equipping
- Equity
- Equivalence
- Equivalent
- Era
- Eradication
- Eraser
- Erection
- Erosion
- Erotica
- Errand
- Error
- Erudition
- Eruption
- Escalation
- Escapade
- Escape
- Escapism
- Escapist
- Escheat
- Escort
- Escritoire
- Escutcheon
- Espionage
- Esplanade
- Espousal
- Essay
- Essence
- Essential
- Establishing
- Establishment
- Estate
- Esteem
- Estimate
- Estimation
- Estrangement
- Eternity
- Ethanol
- Ethic
- Ethicist
- Ethyl
- Etiquette
- Event
- Explosion
- Eyelash
Nouns that Start with E with Definition
- Ebb: a falling tide
- Ecliptic: the path of the sun and stars
- Eddying: swirling like a whirlpool
- Eddy – a small whirlpool or vortex in the water caused by rock and vegetation, for example sediment-rich water that pools and is kept trapped by rocks at the bottom of a creek or ditch
- Effluent: a waste product, for example water from a sewage plant
- Egress: going out or getting out, for example when coming in through an exit door
- Egg: a fertilised egg (a chick)
- Egret – a bird with long legs and black plumage, for example a common egret
- Eggshell – the hard white outer covering of an egg, for example an eggshell
- Egzozone: the greenish layer of soil on top of the ground
- Egyptian: Egyptian hieroglyphics, ancient writing system used in Egypt and Nubia (ancient kingdom) before the invention of alphabets
- Egocentric: being self-centred
- Egotistic: having or showing great pride in oneself
- Eider: a type of duck whose feathers are used to make warm mufflers, pillows and similar articles
- Einsteinium – a synthetic element with the symbol Es
- Earthworm: a worm that lives in the soil, for example an earthworm
- Easel: (a thing) placed at an angle to hold something, for example canvas by an artist
- Easygoing: having or displaying a relaxed attitude, for example when being easy going
- Ebbtide: the falling tide
- Eccentric: deviating from a norm, for example being eccentric
- Echolocation: the use of high-pitched sound to determine the location of an object
- Echo: (a thing) that is similar or very close to something else, for example an echo is like a copy of a noise
- Echo chamber: (a room or building) that makes loud sounds louder by reflecting them off surrounding surfaces, for example in large buildings where sounds tend to echo because they are reflected off the walls, floors and ceilings
- Eclipse: (a thing) that hides or conceals something by having the opposite effect
- Egg-timer: a timer that has holes to make it go off like an egg, for example you can make the timer go off by setting it on a table and knocking on the table with your hand
- Egoism (from Greek egeo – I go): selfishness, egocentricity, arrogance
- Earworm: (a song or tune) that plays in your head even when you try to stop it, for example a song you can’t get out of your head
- Eclipse: (from Latin: e-lis, e-leus – the same meaning) a total or partial withdrawal of light from the sun, moon, etc
- Eelgrass: green seaweed with small round fronds that grows in shallow areas; an example of phytoplankton which is food for many shellfish
Conclusion
Words are truly a form of communication, speech is communication that happens through the movement of the vocal organs and words are not just part of speech but they are also symbolic. Nouns are an important part of language and without them we would have no language or history. Because words relate to things (nouns) they must be used with care in order to be able to use them effectively. Nouns are very important because they make up a significant part of English grammar and they have many meanings.
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