Nouns that start with O

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What is a noun?

Nouns are by definition things, places, people, or concepts.

O starting nouns are more prevalent than other nouns. It frequently goes together with other consonants like D, F, G, K, and P. Use this article as a starting point to improve your writing. The primary function of a noun is to serve as the sentence’s subject. In this guide, you’ll see a list of 25 nouns that begin with O, and see their definitions, plurals, and usage examples.

 

List of O nouns

Noun

Definition + Plural Form(s)

Example Sentence

Oath

a sincere pledge to tell the truth or follow through on your commitments

 

PLURAL: Oaths

 

The Constitution is an oath to be upheld by presidents.

Oatmeal

oat flour is used to make oat cakes or porridge

 

PLURAL: Oatmeals

 

I ate oatmeal again for the fourth day.

Oaf

a gruff, clumsy, and ignorant man

 

PLURAL: Oafs

 

They are only large, awkward oafs.

Oasis

Is a desert oasis with water that is fertile

 

PLURAL: Oases

 

At an oasis, they made their overnight stop.

Object

Is a visible or touchable object that isn’t typically a live item like a plant, animal, or person

 

PLURAL: Objects

 

Any object that newborn touch will instantly cause its fingers to wrap around it.

Observation

Of being aware of something or someone

 

PLURAL: Observations

 

An observation is being conducted by the police on the suspect.

Occasion

Is a specific moment, mainly when something occurs or has already occurred

 

PLURAL: Occasions

 

We had multiple occasion to talk about the problem.

Occupation

a profession or job

 

PLURAL: Occupation

 

Please provide your name, age, and occupation.

Odor

Is a specific smell, especially an unpleasant one

 

PLURAL: Odors

 

The odor she had earlier detected lingered in the air.

Odyssey

Is a protracted wandering or journey, typically characterized by many changes of luck

 

PLURAL: Odysseys

 

They left Texas and embarked on a three-year odyssey that eventually brought them to Japan.

Office

Is a space, group of spaces, or structure used for business, professional, or administrative purposes

 

PLURAL: Offices

 

Last night, I didn’t leave the office until eight o’clock.

Offer

an indication of willingness to provide or do anything upon request

 

PLURAL: Offers

 

I’ll accept your offer one day.

Ogre

Is a person who is fearsome and fierce

 

PLURAL: Ogres

 

Some of my professors truly resembled ogres.

Oil

Is a petroleum-based viscous liquid, particularly one used as a fuel or lubricant

 

PLURAL: Oils

 

Oil and water don’t mix.

Omelet

Is a fried egg dish that can be served simply or with a savory or sweet topping or filling.

 

PLURAL: Omelets

 

Please serve me an omelet with cheese on the side.

Omen

Is something that is believed to be an indicator of the timing of an event

 

PLURAL: Omens

 

A broken mirror is frequently interpreted as an omen of bad luck.

Onion

Is a vegetable that is a swelling edible bulb made up of numerous concentric layers

 

PLURAL: Onions

 

To lightly color the onion, cook it in oil.

Oomph

Is the property of being thrilling, lively, or seductive

 

PLURAL: Oomphs

 

You should give your acting more oomph.

Option

one thing that can be selected from a variety of options

 

PLURAL: Options

 

The wisest course option would be to postpone the trip entirely.

Orange

delicious fruit that is surrounded by a thick orange peel and a split orange center

 

PLURAL: Oranges

 

In oranges and other citrus fruit, you can find vitamin C.

Origin

the starting point or location of something

 

PLURAL: Origins

 

 The origin of life is a subject of numerous ideas.

Ounce

a little quantity of something

 

PLURAL: Ounces

 

Robyn gathered up every ounce strength.

Outside

externally or on one side of something

 

PLURAL: Outsides

 

The house needs to have its outside painted.

Oven

Is an enclosed space used to cook and heat food that is typically a component of a cooker.

 

PLURAL: Ovens

 

The cake in the oven was utterly forgotten by her.

Oxygen

Is an odorless, colorless reactive gas that is necessary for life to exist in the atmosphere.

 

PLURAL: Oxygens

 

Nowadays, the oxygen demand is increasing due to Covid-19.


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