50+ Objects That Start With X
Need a few ideas of objects that start with X? Even though X has a limited supply of practical words, today I’m sharing a handful of objects that begin with the letter X that I think we can use.
Some of these objects that begin with X are somewhat obscure, especially for kids. However, there are a few familiar things like xylophone and x-ray machine that we can use for preschool activities and elementary vocabulary, as well as, some objects that contain the letter X instead of begin with it.
As for big or obscure words, let’s reserve those for word games, advanced writing, and those who pursue a sophisticated vocabulary. Here we go…50+ objects that start with X:
List of Objects that Start with X
Foods that start with X:
- Xylocarp (fruit)
- Xoconostle (prickly pear)
- Xavier soup
- Xigua (melon)
- Xylitol (sweetener)
- Xanthan Gum (thickening agent)
- Xouba (sardines)
- XO Sauce
Animals that start with X:
- X-Ray Tetra
- Xerus (ground squirrel)
- Xanthippe’s Shrew
- Xantic Sargo (fish)
- Xantus’s Hummingbird
- Xeme (a small gull)
- Xingu River Ray (freshwater stingray)
- Xalda Sheep
- Xuthus Swallowtail
- Xylophagous Leafhopper
- Xoloitzcuintli (dog breed)
- Xinjiang Ground-Jay (bird)
- Xenosaurus (dinosaur)
Household objects that start with X:
- Xerox Paper
- Xerox Machine
- ‘X’ Scrabble tile (game piece)
- Xbox
- Xbox controller
- Xanax (anxiety medicine)
- X alphabet block
- X shaped cookie cutter
- Xylograph (a wood engraving)
Clothing items that start with X:
- XL Shirt
- XXL Sweatshirt
- X-cut swimsuit
Outdoor items that start with X:
- Xyris (flower)
- Xeronema (plant)
- Xanthorhiza (shrub)
- Xanthocyparis (Alaskan Yellow Cedar)
- Xenoblast (a crystal inside of a rock)
Transportation items that start with X:
- Xebec (Mediterranean sailboat)
Space things that start with X:
- X-rays
- X-ray burster
- X-ray binary star
Instruments that begin with X:
Body Parts that start with X:
Random objects that start with X:
- X-ray machine
- X-mas tree
Objects that Start with X for Kindergarten and Preschool
Finding objects that start with X for kindergarten and preschool is challenging. Since the list of common X items is limited, it’s ok to use words that contain X when you are teaching letter recognition and letter sounds.
Here are few familiar objects that start with, or contain, the letter X, that you can use to teach the alphabet:
*Note: Working on letter recognition and early reading? If so, check out these resources: The Preschool Daily Skill Builder OR the Kindergarten Daily Skill Builder.
Objects that start with X for Kindergarten and Preschool:
- X-ray – The doctor took an x-ray of my bone to see if it was broken.
- X-ray fish – I saw a picture of an X-ray Fish in my brother’s encyclopedia.
- Xylophone – My older brother plays the xylophone for his school band.
Objects that contain the letter X for Kindergarten and Preschool:
- Fox – The red fox was clever and sly.
- Box – She put all of there old clothes into a box and donated them to a thrift store.
- Wax – The candle wax melted and ran down the side of the holder.
- Ox – The ox pulled the cart with their enormous strength.
- Axe – My dad used an axe to chop the firewood.
Get the Free Letter X Activity Pack for Kids
Interested in more words that begin with X, as well as, an additional free letter X activity pack? If you are, visit the X Words for Kids List!
While you are at if, get ALL the Words for Kids by Alphabet Resources! Visit this Words for Kids by Alphabet page to get all the word lists, as well as, the free printable activity packs for each letter of the alphabet.
Things You can Do with the ‘Objects that Start with X’ List
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- Read Picture Books That Feature Words or Objects That Start With X – Reading is a terrific way of getting familiar with the letter X and the sounds it makes. Get a list of picture books for letter X and head to the library to get some good reading books. (One of our favorite books that feature letter X is Fox in Socks by Dr. Suess.)
- Get the Letter X Activity Pages Pack – Get the free letter X activity pages pack by visiting the X Words for Kids List. These printable activities includes preschoolers pages, handwriting practice, an X word list, letter tracing cards (print and cursive) and more.
- Make an Object that Starts with X Craft – Another superb activity for learning more about objects that start with X is to make a craft for an X object. For example, you could use white paint on black paper and do a x-ray craft . OR you could do a X-ray Fish craft using pipe cleaners. Either way, choose letter x craft ideas that suit your interests and have some fun being creative!
- Write a Poem Using Objects That Start With OR Contain Letter X – For your older students, challenge them to write a poem that showcases the letter X. This could be an acrostic poem or a simple couplet. See how many X’s they can include into their poem. And then. have your kids share their poems out loud when they are finished.
What would you add to this list of ‘Objects start with X’?
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