50+ Nouns Ending with Y That You Should Know!

Nouns end with Y: Nouns are words that refer to a place, person, thing etc. They are used in almost every sentence. Since they are of various types, all play different roles in a sentence. To improve your English grammar, you must have a list of nouns ending with the consonant ‘y’. Every grammar nazi must have the proper knowledge of nouns and all the words that come under this category. So, we have compiled a list of nouns ending with y in alphabetical order which will help you learn much faster. Continue reading this blog to know more.

What are Nouns?

As discussed above, nouns refer to something such as a person, thing, place or idea that is used in a sentence. They are used in almost every sentence, where each one of them plays a different role. Nouns can act as the subject, an indirect object, a direct object, an object complement and much more. Lastly, they can also function as verbs and adjectives. 

Examples: Rahul, Evolution, Zebra, Bat, Cycle etc.

Must Read: All You Need to Know About Nouns

Below listed are the nouns ending with the consonant ‘y’ in alphabetical order. Check these out to get a better understanding. 

Nouns Ending with Y Starting from Alphabet A

Here is a list of all the nouns starting from alphabet A and ending with the consonant ‘y’.

Affray	Apathy
Alley	Apiary
Army	Annoy
Ally	Acuity
Assay	Allay
Augury	Agency
Argosy	Antimony
Artistry	Agility
Annuity	Amnesty
Anatomy	Acridity

Nouns Ending with Y Starting from Alphabet B

Check out the list of nouns starting from the alphabet B and ending with the consonant ‘y’.

Baby	Bobby
Belly	Baldy
Barley	Bury
Bawdy	Bully
Barony	Binary
Buggy	Body
Bray	Botany
Boy	Byway
Broody	Bonny
Buy	Bailey

Nouns Ending with Y Starting from Alphabet C

Here is a list of nouns starting from the alphabet C and ending with the consonant ‘y’. It will give you an idea of all the words that you can use. 

Comely	Curtsy
City	Colony
Copy	Cozy
Cosy	Cay
Cloudy	Chilly
Cavity	Comity
Cloudy	Curry
Cry	Comedy
Clay	Catty
Clergy	Cherry

Nouns Ending with Y Starting from Alphabet D

Check out the list of nouns starting with the alphabet D and ending with ‘y’.

Day	Dry
Dirty	Dummy
Decay	Dray
Dismay	Daddy
Daily	Deputy
Decoy	Descry
Dainty	Donkey
Duchy	Delay
Dingy	Doily
Dropsy	Defy

Nouns Ending with Y Starting from Alphabet E

Below is the list of nouns starting with the alphabet E and ending with ‘y’.

Expiry	Envy
Elegy	Ebony
Eddy	Envoy
Elderly	Epilepsy
Espy	Enmity
Energy	Entreaty
Eighty	Estuary
Emissary	Enquiry
Easy	Entry
Economy	Enemy

Types of Nouns

Nouns can be classified into the following categories, let’s take a look.

• Proper Nouns
• Common Nouns
• Singular and Plural Nouns
• Countable Nouns
• Uncountable Nouns
• Collective Nouns
• Abstract Nouns

Quick Reads on Nouns!

What are Nouns? Check Definition, Types & Examples	25+ Countable Noun Examples in Sentences
8 Types of Nouns You Must Know	9+ Verbal Noun Examples That You Must Know!
25 Examples of Abstract Nouns in Sentences	15+ Proper Nouns Examples with Exercises

Exercise on Nouns End with Y

Identify the correct noun ending with “y” to complete each sentence.

1. My grandmother’s __________ is a cherished family heirloom.
2. The actor’s __________ was evident in every performance he delivered.
3. She admired the exquisite __________ of the butterfly’s wings.
4. The hiker was captivated by the rugged __________ of the mountain range.
5. The company’s success was attributed to its innovative __________.

Check Your Answers

1. Jewellery
2. Versatility
3. Beauty
4. Scenery
5. Strategy

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