Random Word Generator
Draw up to 20 random English words, filtered by part of speech and length, with definitions when the dictionary has them.
Output · 0 words
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- Lexicon
- 73,999
- Source
- Open English WordNet
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Need a word to get started? This random word generator draws from Open English WordNet, an openly licensed (CC BY 4.0) dictionary of English. You get real words, and most come with a definition.
Choose nouns, verbs, or adjectives, set a length, and draw up to 20 at a time. Open Definitions and word details under the results to see what each word means, along with pronunciation, synonyms, and antonyms when WordNet has them.
The generator requests only the small sample you ask for from a versioned Open English WordNet catalog, so the full lexicon never has to be downloaded into your browser.
What the random word generator does
It picks words at random from a large English lexicon and shows them as tappable chips. Multi-word phrases are left out, so every result is a single word. Each batch is sampled without replacement, so a word won't appear twice in the same batch, though it can come up again later.
If our word service is down, the tool falls back to a built-in list of 500 words and the status label changes to Offline sample.
How to use the random word generator
- Set Count anywhere from 1 to 20.
- Under Part of speech, choose All, Nouns, Verbs, or Adj.
- Open More filters to set Length (short is 5 letters or fewer, medium 6 to 8, long 9 or more) and Case (lowercase, Capital, or UPPER).
- The words redraw whenever you change a setting. Click Generate again for a new batch.
- Tap a word to copy it, or use Copy all or Export .txt.
Common use cases
- Writing prompts: draw three nouns and fit all of them into one paragraph.
- Naming: scan a batch of long words for something that sounds like a product or a band.
- Vocabulary practice: open the definitions and learn the words you don't know.
- Word games: use a batch for charades, Pictionary, or a round of use-it-in-a-sentence.
Example random words
A batch might include words like these:
- Horizon
- Lantern
- Thunder
- Puzzle
- Whisper
- Ocean
- Galaxy
- Forest
- Bridge
- Ember
Why use this word generator
- Real dictionary words from a large lexicon
- Part-of-speech and length filters
- Definitions, synonyms, and antonyms where WordNet has them
- No sign-up, and it works on phones
Frequently asked questions
Is this Random Word Generator free?
Yes. There's no account and no limit on how many batches you draw.
Can I generate multiple random words?
Yes, up to 20 per batch. Set Count before you click Generate.
Can I use this for writing prompts?
Yes. Try drawing nouns only and building a scene around the first three.
Does this tool work on mobile devices?
Yes. It works in current mobile and desktop browsers.
Are the words repeated?
Not within a single batch, because each batch is sampled without replacement. A word can show up again in a later batch.
Built and maintained by Bipul Kumar. Found a wrong number or a broken result? Tell me and I'll fix it.