Autumn Word Search
A free Autumn word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the holidays, weather, and activities of a season, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: HARVEST, PUMPKIN, LEAVES, COZY, CRISP, SWEATER, BREEZE, SCARF, ACORN, CORNUCOPIA, FOOTBALL, TREAT.
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Autumn word list, defined
- HARVEST /ˈhɑːvɪst/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, harvest means the crops that are gathered or the act and season of gathering them. As a verb, it means to gather ripe crops, or more figuratively, to collect or accumulate something valuable. Related: crop, reap, gather, collect.
- PUMPKIN /ˈpʌmpkɪn/ · noun
- A large, usually round fruit with a hard orange-yellow rind and many seeds, eaten as a vegetable and commonly associated with autumn and Halloween. The word can also denote the plant that produces this fruit and, informally, a person's head. Related: squash, gourd, marrow, head.
- LEAVES /liːvz/ · noun (plural); verb (third-person singular present)
- The foliage of trees and other plants, especially when considered collectively. As the third-person singular present of “leave,” it means to depart, abandon, relinquish, or bequeath. Related: foliage, greenery.
- COZY /ˈkoʊzi/ · adjective
- Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation, especially in a small or intimate space. It can also describe an arrangement or relationship that is comfortable, convenient, or free from difficulty. Related: comfortable, snug, warm, homey.
- CRISP /krɪsp/ · adjective, noun, verb
- Firm, dry, and brittle in a pleasing way; also meaning clear, sharply defined, or briskly fresh in manner or style. Related: fresh, sharp, brittle, brisk.
- SWEATER /ˈswɛtər/ · noun
- A warm garment, usually knitted or crocheted, that is worn over the upper body and often has long sleeves. In British English, “jumper” is also common for a similar garment. Related: jumper, pullover, cardigan, jumper sweater.
- BREEZE /briːz/ · noun
- A light, gentle wind. Figuratively, something done with ease, requiring little effort. Related: wind, gust, draft, waft.
- SCARF /skɑːf/ (British English), /skɑːrf/ (American English) · noun
- A long strip or piece of fabric worn around the neck, often to provide warmth or as a fashion accessory. It may also refer more broadly to a narrow band or strip of fabric worn or attached to clothing. Related: muffler, kerchief, neckerchief, shawl.
- ACORN /ˈeɪkɔːrn/ · noun
- The nut of the oak tree, typically containing a single seed enclosed in a tough shell and partly surrounded by a scaly cup-shaped base. Related: oak nut, mast, seed.
- CORNUCOPIA /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/ (US), /ˌkɔːnjʊˈkəʊpiə/ (UK) · noun
- A horn-shaped container overflowing with fruits, flowers, or other produce, symbolizing abundance and plenty; more broadly, an overflowing supply or profusion of desirable things. Related: abundance, profusion, plenty, wealth.
- FOOTBALL /ˈfʊtbɔːl/ · noun
- A ball game played between two teams of eleven players, in which the object is to score by getting the ball into the opposing goal; also, the ball itself used in such games. The term covers association football (soccer) globally and various codes such as American football and rugby football regionally. Related: soccer, gridiron, rugby.
- TREAT /triːt/ · noun and verb
- As a verb, treat means to entertain or provide for someone, to handle or deal with something, or to behave in a specified way toward someone. As a noun, it means a pleasing experience, a special indulgence, or an act of providing food, entertainment, or care. Related: entertain, handle, deal with, serve.
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