Nouns that start with Q

Noun

Definition + Plural Form(s)

Example Sentence

Qabalah

the mystical interpretation of the Bible used by ancient Jews that was first communicated orally and through esoteric means (including ciphers)

PLURAL: Qabalah’s

This series covers topics including the occult, tarot, and Hermetic Qabalah.

Quack

the loud noise that ducks are known for making

PLURAL: Quacks

I heard a quack over there on the lake.

Quad

Is a quadrangle

PLURAL: Quads

 At lunch, meet me at the quad.

Quadrant

each of a circle’s four halves

PLURAL: Quadrants

It is located in the northwest quadrant of the state.

Quail

Males have striking facial patterns on this medium-sized New World game bird

PLURAL: Quails

The fifteen to twenty eggs laid by the quail are white.

Quake

a seismic event

PLURAL: Quakes

Every time the train passed; we felt a quake in the flat.

Qualification

a prerequisite that must be met in order to gain a right; an official requirement

PLURAL: Qualifications

 I dropped out of school at age 15 with no qualifications.

Quid

one British pound

PLURAL: Quid’s

For his work, we paid him four hundred quid.

Quiescence

sluggishness or dormancy

PLURAL: Quiescence’s

Adult animals can achieve a state of quiescence that resembles sleep with this technique.

Qualm

a troubling sense of uncertainty, anxiety, or worry, especially over one’s behavior; a qualm

PLURAL: Qualms

I started to feel qualm over our fight.

Quantity

the quantity of a tangible or intangible substance that cannot typically be measured spatially

PLURAL: Quantities

The fruit’s quantity and quality can be managed.

Quarrel

a contentious disagreement or argument between persons who are ordinarily on good terms, usually over a pointless matter

PLURAL: Quarrels

It was a mistake for her to pick a quarrel with John.

Quarry

a creature being chased by a hound, a predatory mammal, or a bird of prey

PLURAL: Quarries

For a hawk, grouse is not an easy quarry.

Quart

the fourth parrying position out of eight

PLURAL: Quarts

In the pail, there is still one quart of milk.

Quarter

a section of a town or city with a certain usage or character

PLURAL: Quarters

 I visited the port city with a fascinating medieval quarter last summer.

Quarterback

a player who controls an offense for a team while positioned behind the center

PLURAL: Quarterbacks

He aspired to play quarterback in the NFL.

Quarterfinal

a game or round in a knockout tournament that comes before the semifinals

PLURAL: Quarterfinals

After the rounds, the top two clans from each division will advance to the quarterfinal stage.

Query

a query, especially one that expresses uncertainty or requests details

PLURAL: Queries

Please call our office with any query you may have.

Quenelle

a little seasoned ball made from ground pork or seafood

PLURAL: Quenelles

Before cooking, the mixture is formed into quenelles.

Question

a phrase or expression used to extract information

PLURAL: Questions

We really hope that this pamphlet has been useful in addressing your question.

Questionnaire

a series of written or printed questions with multiple choice answers created for a survey or statistical study

PLURAL: Questionnaires

There is still much to learn about how responders approach completing written questionnaires.

Quicksilver

 mercury metal liquid

PLURAL: Quicksilvers

Because mercury is a silver liquid, it has also been called quicksilver for a long time.

Quietness

absence of noise or bustle; calm

PLURAL: Quietness’s

House is oppressive in its stillness and quietness.

Quill

any of a bird’s primary wings or tail feathers

PLURAL: Quills

A little oak table with a yellowed parchment and a drooping exotic bird quill was outside the dining hall.

Quilt

a heated bed cover that is stitched in place and consists of cushioning that is sandwiched between layers of cloth, usually in a decorative pattern

PLURAL: Quilts

A glass-fiber quilt insulated with a minimum thickness of 10.0 mm must cover the roof space.