| rock2 |
When something rocks, it moves forward and back or from side to side. [3 definitions] |
| rocket1 |
A rocket is something shaped like a tube that has the power to shoot high into the air very fast. Rockets are used to send other things into the air such as fireworks or even spaceships. |
| rocky1 |
When something is rocky, it is full of rocks. When a beach is rocky, it's hard to walk on it without wearing shoes. |
| Rocky Mountains |
The Rocky Mountains are a range of high mountains in the western part of the United States and Canada. The Rocky Mountains are home to many animals, such as deer, bears, wolves, coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, and sheep. Many people come to the Rocky Mountains to camp, hike, and ski. |
| role |
When you have a role in a play, it means that you are an actor who has a part in the play. |
| roll |
A roll is bread that has been baked into a small round shape. A roll is made for one person to eat. [4 definitions] |
| roller coaster |
A roller coaster is something you ride on for fun. It is a small train that goes up and down and around and around on a track. The small train often goes very slow as it's going up to a high place and then very fast when it's going down. You can usually find a roller coaster at a fair or at a special place called an amusement park. |
| roller skate |
A roller skate is a shoe with wheels attached to it. Roller skates are made for skating on a hard surface like a sidewalk or wooden rink. |
| Romania |
Romania is a country in Europe. Two of its neighbors are Hungary and Moldova. Part of Romania lies on the shore of the Black Sea. Romania has mountains, hills, plains, and forests. The forests are home to animals such as bears, wolves, foxes, badgers, and bats. A big cat called a lynx also lives in parts of Romania. There are many farms in Romania, but there are also many factories that make things like clothing, shoes, and machines. |
| romantic |
A romantic movie is about feelings of love. When someone writes a romantic letter, they write about their feelings of love. |
| roof |
A roof is the surface or covering on the top of a building. |
| room |
A room is any part of a building that is separated from other areas by walls or doors. [2 definitions] |
| rooster |
A rooster is a male chicken. When a male chick becomes an adult chicken, we call it a rooster. |
| root1 |
A root is the part of a plant that grows under the ground. Plants take in food and water through their roots. Some of the vegetables we eat, such as carrots, are really the roots of plants. |
| rope |
A rope is a long thing made of cotton or other strong material. The material in a rope has been twisted or braided so that it becomes very strong. Ropes can be used to tie, lift, or pull things. |
| rose1 |
A rose is a flower that has many petals that wrap around each other. Roses smell sweet and come in many colors. Roses grow on a rose bush or on a vine. You have to be careful when you hold roses in your hand because their stems have thorns. |
| rough |
When something is rough, it has a surface that is not even or smooth. [3 definitions] |
| round |
When something is round, it has the shape of a ball or a circle. Bowls, plates, clocks, and pancakes are some things that are often round. [2 definitions] |
| row1 |
A row is a straight line of people or things. [2 definitions] |
| row2 |
When you row, you make a boat move forward in water using something called oars. Oars are long poles that are wide and flat at the ends. With the oars in the water, you push the water back toward the end of the boat. Then you pick the oars up out of the water and do it again. |
| royal |
When something is royal, it has to do with a king or queen or members of a king or queen's family. |