Spelling list: war words

This word list highlights the common pattern where the /or/ sound is spelled with the letters ar following the letter w. You’ll find this pattern in a range of words, from military terms like war and warfare to more everyday vocabulary such as wardrobe and warm. Whether referring to a hospital ward or a spelling award, studying this pattern will help you with both pronunciation and spelling. By learning these words, you’ll not only improve your spelling skills but also gain a better understanding of how this common sound is represented in different contexts. Let’s take a closer look at some examples.

war	The admiral led his fleet to war.
warship	The warship fired on the enemy submarine.
warplane	A warplane has been shot down.
warfare	Modern warfare uses computers.
ward	This hospital ward is for mothers with new babies.
warder	The prison warder has keys clipped to his belt.
warden	The warden gave me a ticket.
wardrobe	Her wardrobe is full of new clothes.
warm	The flames of the fire kept us warm.
warp	The wood was beginning to warp.
wart	A wart is a growth on the skin.
dwarf	A black dwarf is a cold star. *
award	The gold medal is the highest award.
reward	There's a big reward for his capture.
swarm	We were surrounded by a swarm of bees.