Spelling list: old and oll words

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.

old	The ceiling is very low in this old house.
bold	The characters in the foreground were bold and powerful. *
cold	There is a cold breeze today.
fold	Fold your clothes before you pack them.
gold	The winner got a gold medal.
sold	There was nowhere in town that sold the book he needed. *
told	He told a very funny joke. *
roll	It was a beautiful sight to see the locomotives roll by. *
poll	We took a poll of people's views.
toll	You must pay a toll to cross this bridge.
troll	A troll lived under the bridge. *
scroll	Scroll down the page to find more tips.
stroll	They went for a stroll by the river.
wold	High ground can be called a wold.