Top 176 - 200 Nouns: English Vocabulary List

the chance or probability of harm, loss, or negative consequences in the future, often resulting from a particular action, decision, event, or condition

"High risk requires caution."

"The risk of rain made us carry umbrellas."

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

"This job is a great opportunity for her."

"The internship provided an excellent opportunity for her to learn from experienced professionals and make valuable connections in the publishing industry."

our mother or our father

"A parent must take good care of their child."

"Every child needs a loving parent to guide them through life's challenges."

a child's female parent

"Her mother held her hand when she felt scared."

"My mother always makes the best chocolate chip cookies in the neighborhood."

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

"Technology changes fast."

"Modern technology has made communication faster and easier but some people argue that it has also reduced the quality of face to face interactions."

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

"Follow the game rule."

"The first rule of the competition is that all work must be original because plagiarism results in immediate disqualification without any exceptions or appeals."

something that comes to one's mind, such as, an idea, image, etc.

"What a nice thought!"

"The thought of failing the exam made him so anxious that he could not sleep the night before."

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

"It was a fun party."

"She organized a surprise birthday party for her best friend, inviting all their closest acquaintances."

the physical extent of an object, usually described by its height, width, length, or depth

"What is the size of the dress you want to buy?"

"The enormous size of the new stadium can hold up to eighty thousand excited football fans."

the surface layer of earth that is solid and people walk on

"The ground was wet after rain."

"Children were playing on the ground near the playground."

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

"I'm taking a photography course now."

"This intensive course offers a comprehensive overview of modern economic theory."

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

"She has long hair."

"A single hair was on the table after she brushed it."

the work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others

"The service was good."

"The customer service representative apologized for the mistake and offered a full refund plus a discount on future purchases to compensate for the inconvenience."

a representation of something, such as a person, object, or scene, created with a medium such as a photograph, painting, or drawing

"The image on the screen was very clear."

"The black and white image showed a crowded city street from the early nineteen hundreds with horse drawn carriages."

a container, usually with four sides, a bottom, and a lid, that we use for moving or keeping things

"The box is under the table."

"She opened the box carefully and found old photos."

a piece of music that has words

"This song is beautiful."

"The popular song had a catchy melody that stuck in my head all day long."

an oval or round thing that is produced by a chicken and can be used for food

"The egg cracked on the floor."

"I boiled an egg for breakfast this morning."

the thin layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

"His skin is very soft."

"Skin needs care in cold weather to stay healthy."

a group of similar events, things, or people coming one after the other

"A series of birds flew."

"The documentary explored a fascinating series of historical events that shaped the modern world."

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

"The wall is white."

"They painted the wall of the living room a soft gray color and hung several family photos in black frames to make the space feel more personal and welcoming."

the feeling of enjoyment or amusement

"The game was fun."

"We had fun at the party last night."

a span of time, often with a clear beginning and end

"This period was short."

"The Renaissance was a significant cultural and artistic period in European history."

a child's male parent

"My father taught me how to ride a bike."

"Her father taught her how to ride a bicycle when she was very young."

the act of taking notice of someone or something

"The teacher demanded complete attention during class"

"The teacher asked for the students' attention before she began explaining the difficult math problem."

the number of years something has existed or someone has been alive

"What is its age?"

"The antique vase's impressive age was evident in its delicate craftsmanship and historical patina."