100 things that start with letter Y Archives

Big list of things that start with letter Y

A group of my friends started doing something we are calling Toddler Time and each week we choose a letter to focus on. I realized that finding objects that start with the letter of the week can be a challenge and I thought it might be helpful to have a long list of “Y” letter objects them on hand. If I’ve missed something drop me a note in the comments, I would be thrilled to add even more letter “Y” objects.

Yacht: A large, luxurious boat designed for recreational or leisure activities on water.
Yachting shoes: Specialized footwear designed for boating activities, typically characterized by a non-slip rubber sole.
Yachtsman: An individual who owns, sails, or operates a yacht.
Yahtzee: A dice game in which players try to score combinations on a scorecard.
Yak: A large domesticated wild ox with shaggy hair, humped shoulders, and large horns, typically found in the Central Asian region.
Yam: A starchy edible root, similar to the potato and sweet potato, often used in cooking and baking.
Yankee: A term referencing a native or inhabitant of the northern US, often specifically New England or the Union states during the American Civil War.
Yard: A unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet or 36 inches in length.
Yard Stick: A rod measuring exactly one yard in length, often used for measuring items in yards.
Yarn: A long, continuous strand of interlocked fibers, typically produced from wool or cotton, used in knitting or weaving.
Year: A period of time consisting of 365 days, or 366 in a leap year, representing the time taken by Earth to orbit the sun.
Yearbook: A book published annually, recording the events, statistics, and details of the past year at a specific institution or organization.
Yeast: A type of fungus that is used in baking and brewing for its ability to ferment sugars, producing carbon dioxide and alcohol.
Yellow: A primary color that is reminiscent of the sun or gold.
Yellow Cake: A type of uranium concentrate powder obtained from leach solutions, used in preparation of fuel for nuclear reactors.
Yellowjacket: A type of wasp with yellow and black striping, known for its aggressive behavior.
Yellowstone National Park: A national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, famous for its wildlife and geothermal features.
Yeti: A mythical creature often depicted as a large, hairy, bipedal humanoid, supposedly found in the Himalayas.
Yew tree: A type of evergreen tree, native to western, central and southern Europe, known for its bright red berries.
Yo-yo: A toy consisting of a pair of joined discs with a deep groove between them in which string is attached and wound, can be made to go up and down by holding the end of the string.
Yodeler: A person who sings or calls in a yodeling manner.
Yoga: A practice of mind and body disciplines originating from ancient India, often involving posture, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Yogurt: A food product produced by bacterial fermentation of milk, often eaten plain or used as a base for various dishes.
Yogurt parfait: A dessert typically made by layering yogurt with granola and fruits, often served in a tall, clear glass to display the layers.
Yoke: A bar or frame used to join two animals, like oxen, together to enable them to pull a plough or cart.
Yolk: The yellow part of an egg, rich in protein and fat, that feeds the developing embryo in an egg.
Yoohoo: A popular brand of chocolate drink in the United States.
York peppermint patty: A chocolate-covered peppermint candy bar produced by the Hershey Company.
Yorkie (dog breed): A small dog breed of terrier type, officially known as Yorkshire Terrier, often kept as pets.
Ytterbium: A soft, malleable silvery metallic element, often used in lasers and certain types of steel.
Yucca: A genus of perennial shrubs and trees in the family Asparagaceae, notable for their clusters of white flowers.
Yukata: A casual summer kimono usually made of cotton or synthetic fabric, worn in Japan at outdoor summer events.
Yukon Gold potato: A variety of potato known for its smooth skin and yellow-tinged flesh.
Yule Log: A large log burned in the hearth as part of traditional Yule or Christmas celebrations in several European cultures.
Yurt: A circular tent constructed with a wooden frame and covered in skins or felt, used as a dwelling by nomadic groups in Central Asia.