Explore this spelling list: old and oll words. Make the most of these interactive activities and resources to help you learn. Try out the spelling games at the bottom of the page.
In this list, the long /o/ sound is spelled with the letter o in words ending with -old or -oll. These common words often describe actions, objects, or characteristics.
For example, cold describes a low temperature, while gold refers to a precious metal. Words like fold, scroll, and troll function as both nouns and verbs.
These familiar words are excellent practice for building everyday vocabulary.
Scroll through the list to learn more, or try unscrambling the letters in one of our spelling games.
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old |
The ceiling is very low in this old house.
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bold |
The characters in the foreground were bold and powerful.
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cold |
There is a cold breeze today.
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fold |
Fold your clothes before you pack them.
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gold |
The winner got a gold medal.
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sold |
There was nowhere in town that sold the book he needed.
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told |
He told a very funny joke.
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roll |
It was a beautiful sight to see the locomotives roll by.
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poll |
We took a poll of people's views.
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toll |
You must pay a toll to cross this bridge.
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troll |
A troll lived under the bridge.
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scroll |
Scroll down the page to find more tips.
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stroll |
They went for a stroll by the river.
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wold |
High ground can be called a wold.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 7. Long vowels e.g ee, ea or y? oa, o-e, or ow? u-e, ue, or ew?
Spelling Practice: old and oll wordsStrengthen your spelling abilities with structured learning activities.
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Spelling Games: old and oll wordsMake learning enjoyable with engaging spelling games.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: old and oll wordsMeasure your progress with a spelling test on these words.
Printable Activities: old and oll wordsDownload and print spelling worksheets for this word list.
Handwriting Practice: old and oll wordsDevelop your spelling skills by writing out these words.
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