English Vocabulary for Kids Ages 9-10 | Children Do English

126 intermediate-level English vocabulary words for kids 9-10. With definitions, example sentences, phonetics, and Hebrew translations. Free for kids.

Animals (15)

elephant

A very large animal with a long trunk

dolphin

A smart sea animal that jumps out of water

penguin

/ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/

A black and white bird that cannot fly but swims well

פינגווין

giraffe

The tallest animal with a very long neck

snake

A long animal with no legs that slithers on the ground

tiger

A big wild cat with orange and black stripes

zebra

A horse-like animal with black and white stripes

deer

A gentle forest animal with big antlers

goat

A farm animal with horns that climbs well

shark

A large fish with sharp teeth

nest

A home that a bird builds from twigs and grass

lion

A big wild cat known as the king of the jungle

whale

The largest animal in the sea

eagle

A large bird with sharp eyes that hunts from the sky

owl

A bird with big eyes that comes out at night

Food & Drinks (14)

pizza

A flat round food with cheese and toppings

sandwich

Food made with two slices of bread and filling

watermelon

/ˈwɔːtərˌmɛlən/

A large green fruit that is red inside

carrot

A long orange vegetable that grows underground

salad

A dish of mixed raw vegetables

spaghetti

Long thin strings of pasta

cucumber

/ˈkjuːkʌmbər/

A long green vegetable that is crunchy and fresh

ice cream

/ˌaɪs ˈkriːm/

A cold sweet frozen treat

popcorn

/ˈpɒpkɔːrn/

Corn seeds that pop into fluffy white snacks

grape

A small round fruit that grows in bunches

pasta

A food made from flour and water, like spaghetti

honey

A sweet sticky food made by bees

pretzel

A salty baked snack twisted into a knot shape

muffin

A small sweet cake baked in a cup shape

Home & Furniture (8)

window

Glass in the wall that lets light in

lamp

An object that makes light in a room

An object that shows you the time

mirror

A glass surface that shows your reflection

tent

A shelter made of fabric used for camping

ladder

A tool with steps used to climb up high

pillow

A soft cushion you rest your head on in bed

drawer

A box-shaped part of furniture that slides in and out

Transport & Vehicles (6)

boat

A vehicle that moves on water

helicopter

/ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

An aircraft with spinning blades on top

motorcycle

/ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

A fast two-wheeled vehicle with an engine

scooter

A small vehicle you stand on and push with one foot

van

A big vehicle used to carry people or things

canoe

A light narrow boat moved with paddles

Nature (6)

rainbow

/ˈreɪnˌboʊ/

A colorful arc in the sky after rain

קשת בענן

mountain

A very high piece of land

seashell

A hard shell from a sea creature found on the beach

lake

A large area of water surrounded by land

island

A piece of land surrounded by water

cave

A large hole in the side of a mountain or underground

Colors (9)

orange

A warm color between red and yellow

purple

A color made by mixing red and blue

pink

A light red color

brown

The color of chocolate and tree bark

lime

A bright yellow-green color like a lime fruit

ירוק ליים

beige

A light sandy brown color

cream

A pale yellowish-white color

navy

A very dark blue color

כחול כהה

violet

A blue-purple color

Numbers (9)

six

The number after five

seven

The number of days in a week

eight

The number after seven

nine

The number before ten

fifteen

/ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

חמש עשרה

thirty

fifty

dozen

A group of twelve things

sixty

Six groups of ten, written as 60

Clothing (7)

jacket

A short coat you wear over your clothes

gloves

What you wear on your hands to keep them warm

scarf

A piece of fabric you wrap around your neck

helmet

A hard hat that protects your head

tie

A long narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck

hoodie

A sweatshirt with a hood

vest

A sleeveless jacket worn over a shirt

School (9)

pencil

A writing tool made of wood with graphite inside

eraser

A small rubber tool for removing pencil marks

crayon

A colored wax stick for drawing

notebook

/ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/

A small book with blank pages for writing

paintbrush

/ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃ/

A brush used to paint pictures

whiteboard

/ˈwaɪtbɔːrd/

A white board on the wall for writing with markers

library

A place with many books you can read or borrow

folder

A cover used to keep papers organized

locker

A small cupboard at school where you keep your things

Sports & Activities (9)

soccer

A game where you kick a ball into a goal

basketball

/ˈbæskɪtˌbɔːl/

A game where you throw a ball through a hoop

tennis

A game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket

swimming

Moving through water using your arms and legs

trophy

A shiny cup or prize you win in a contest

hockey

A game played on ice with sticks and a puck

skiing

Sliding down snowy mountains on long boards

bowling

A game where you roll a heavy ball to knock down pins

climbing

Going up something high using your hands and feet

Feelings & Emotions (9)

tired

Feeling like you need to rest or sleep

hungry

Feeling like you need to eat

brave

Not afraid to do something difficult

proud

Feeling good about something you did

bored

Feeling tired because nothing interesting is happening

jealous

Wanting what someone else has

grateful

/ˈɡreɪtfʊl/

Feeling thankful for something

אסיר תודה

confused

/kənˈfjuːzd/

Not understanding what is happening

curious

Wanting to learn or know more about something

Everyday Objects (18)

finger

One of the five thin parts at the end of your hand

tooth

A hard white thing in your mouth for chewing

fork

A tool with prongs used for eating food

knife

A tool with a sharp blade for cutting

spoon

A tool with a small bowl shape for eating soup

towel

A piece of fabric for drying yourself

The short thick finger on the side of your hand

flashlight

/ˈflæʃlaɪt/

A small light you hold in your hand

battery

A small object that stores power for devices

scissors

A tool with two blades for cutting paper

crown

A golden circle worn on the head by a king or queen

guitar

A musical instrument with strings that you strum

magnet

A piece of metal that attracts other metal things

stamp

A small sticker you put on a letter before mailing it

read

To look at words and understand them

write

To make words on paper with a pen or pencil

cook

To make food by heating it

climb

To go up something using your hands and feet

Toys & Games (7)

skateboard

/ˈskeɪtbɔːrd/

A small board with wheels for riding on

סקייטבורד

puzzle

A game where you fit pieces together to make a picture

robot

A toy machine that can move and make sounds

yo-yo

A round toy that goes up and down on a string

tricycle

/ˈtraɪsɪkəl/

A small bike with three wheels for young children

תלת אופן

frisbee

A flat round disc you throw and catch

dice

Small cubes with dots on each side used in games

קוביות משחק

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