Spelling list: or - longer words

Many longer English words spell the /or/ sound with the simple or. You can see this in words such as corner, fortune, and uniform. Learning this common pattern makes it easier to remember how to spell more complex vocabulary, helping both reading fluency and writing accuracy. With regular practice, you can build a solid foundation in understanding the relationship between sounds and letters, which is essential for improving overall language skills. Test yourself on these words using a spelling game.

corner	Meet me at the corner of the street.
border	That photo would look better with a border.
orchard	We have apple and plum trees in our orchard.
glory	The old house is being restored to its former glory.
normal	My normal working hours are eight until five.
forty	I estimate we'll land in forty minutes.
formal	It's a formal dinner so we need to dress smartly.
forbid	Mum said 'If you do that again I will forbid you to watch TV'.
fortune	He made his fortune on the Internet.
fortunate	I was fortunate to win the prize.
inform	Please inform me when my order is ready to collect.
transform	A new coat of paint will transform this room.
uniform	The Air Force uniform is blue.
import	It is against the law to import fresh meat.
export	These cars are to be sold for export.
report	Please email me a copy of your report.
transport	After the car crash he had no transport.
tornado	Was the damage caused by a tornado?
tortoise	A tortoise is a slow moving reptile with a hard shell.
assortment	The shop offered a wide assortment of products.