First Day of School Word Search
This First Day of School word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the holidays, weather, and activities of a season. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: AUTUMN, BACKPACK, NOTEBOOK, PENCIL, ERASER, LUNCHBOX, RULER, JACKET, SWEATER, SCARF, BOOTS, LEAVES.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
First Day of School word list, defined
- AUTUMN /ˈɔːtəm/ (US also /ˈɑːtəm/) · noun
- The season between summer and winter, during which temperatures cool and deciduous trees shed their leaves; in the Northern Hemisphere it spans roughly September to November. It is chiefly British usage, with 'fall' being the standard North American equivalent. Related: fall, harvest time.
- BACKPACK /ˈbækpæk/ · noun
- A bag carried on the back, secured by two straps over the shoulders, used for carrying belongings while hiking, traveling, or going to school or work. Related: rucksack, knapsack, pack, daypack.
- NOTEBOOK /ˈnoʊtbʊk/ (US), /ˈnəʊtbʊk/ (UK) · noun
- A small book or pad used for writing notes, often with a protective cover. By extension, a notebook can mean a portable personal computer, especially a laptop, and in computing a digital, cell-based document used for code or analysis. Related: notepad, pad, jotter, diary.
- PENCIL /ˈpɛnsəl/ · noun and verb
- A pencil is a writing or drawing instrument made of a narrow wooden or plastic casing containing a graphite core. As a verb, to pencil means to write, draw, or make a rough mark with a pencil. Related: graphite pencil, lead pencil, writing implement, stylus.
- ERASER /ɪˈreɪzər/ · noun
- A small object, typically made of rubber, used to erase pencil marks from paper; more broadly, any device or substance that removes writing. Related: rubber, ink eraser.
- LUNCHBOX /ˈlʌntʃbɒks/ (British); /ˈlʌntʃbɑːks/ (US) · noun
- A sturdy container used for carrying and keeping a packed midday meal, especially to school, work, or on a journey. Related: meal box, packed-lunch container, sandbox.
- RULER /ˈruːlər/ · noun; verb
- As a noun, a ruler is an instrument marked with units of measurement used to measure length, or a monarch or other person who has supreme authority. As a verb, it means to measure with a ruler or to govern and determine the actions of a group or place. Related: measuring stick, monarch, sovereign, leader.
- JACKET /ˈdʒækɪt/ · noun; verb
- A jacket is a short garment worn over the upper body, typically with sleeves and a front opening. As a verb, to jacket something means to cover or protect it with a jacket or similar casing. Related: coat, blazer, windbreaker, jerkin.
- 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.
- 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.
- BOOTS /buːts/ · noun
- Boots are sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle, often extending up the leg. As a countable noun it is the plural of 'boot', and in dated British usage 'the boots' referred to a hotel or club servant who cleaned shoes. Related: footwear, shoes.
- 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.
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