Vocabulary for Kids

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Vocabulary for Kids was made for families who spend hours in the car — heading to travel sports, tournaments, and practices. Instead of letting that drive time go to waste, each short episode teaches your kid one vocabulary word: a clear definition, a story to make it stick, and real example sentences. No worksheets, no screens — just a few minutes of learning between the backseat and the next game.

  1. Oct 1

    Orbit — Vocabulary Word for Kids (Ep. 102)

    Hey everyone! Today’s word is orbit. Orbit means the curved path that an object follows as it moves around a planet, star, or another object in space. Imagine the Moon going around Earth. The Moon doesn’t just fly away into space—it follows a curved path around Earth. That path is called its orbit. Orbit can also be used as a verb, meaning to move around something in space. Here are three examples: The Moon orbits Earth.Earth travels in an orbit around the Sun.The satellite was placed into orbit around Earth.So remember: orbit = the path something follows as it moves around another object in space.

  2. Oct 1

    Wander — Vocabulary Word for Kids (Ep. 101)

    Hey everyone! Today’s word is wander. Wander means to walk or move around without a clear destination or plan. Imagine you’re at a big park and decide to walk around just to explore. You turn down different paths, look at the trees, and see where they lead. You’re wandering because you don’t have a specific place you’re trying to reach. Wander can also mean that your thoughts or attention move away from what you’re supposed to be focusing on. Here are three examples: We wandered around the park and discovered a beautiful pond.The lost puppy wandered through the neighborhood.My mind began to wander during the long lecture.So remember: wander = move around without a clear direction or let your attention drift.

  3. Oct 1

    Quarrel — Vocabulary Word for Kids (Ep. 100)

    Hey everyone! Today’s word is quarrel. Quarrel means an argument or disagreement, especially between people who know each other. Imagine two friends both want to use the same game console. They start arguing about whose turn it is. That disagreement is a quarrel. A quarrel can also be used as a verb, meaning to argue with someone. Here are three examples: The two friends had a quarrel about whose turn it was.The siblings often quarrel over small things.They had a quarrel but apologized to each other afterward.So remember: quarrel = an argument or disagreement.

  4. Oct 1

    Abhorrent — Vocabulary Word for Kids (Ep. 99)

    Hey everyone! Today’s word is abhorrent. Abhorrent means extremely hateful, disgusting, or completely unacceptable. Imagine someone deliberately hurting an innocent person or animal. You might feel that behavior is abhorrent because it is deeply wrong and makes you feel strong disgust or anger. It’s a very strong word, much stronger than simply saying something is “bad” or “unpleasant.” Here are three examples: The cruel treatment of animals was abhorrent to the community.Everyone agreed that bullying was abhorrent behavior.The character in the story found the unfair treatment of others abhorrent.So remember: abhorrent = extremely unacceptable or disgusting.

  5. Sep 28

    Reference — Vocabulary Word for Kids (Ep. 98)

    Hey everyone! Today’s word is reference. Reference means something you mention, use, or look at to help explain, support, or find information about something. Imagine you’re doing a school report about space. You use a science book to find facts about planets. That book is a reference because you use it to get information. Reference can also mean mentioning or pointing to something. For example, if you say, “Remember the story we read yesterday,” you are making a reference to that story. Here are three examples: I used a dictionary as a reference for my homework.The teacher made a reference to a famous scientist during the lesson.Please include your references at the end of your report.So remember: reference = something you use, mention, or point to for information or support.

  6. Sep 28

    Repellent — Vocabulary Word for Kids (Ep. 97)

    Hey everyone! Today’s word is repellent. Repellent means something that keeps unwanted things away or makes them want to stay away. Imagine you’re going camping and don’t want mosquitoes buzzing around you. You might use insect repellent. The repellent helps keep the mosquitoes away. Repellent can also describe something that is very unpleasant or causes you to want to stay away. Here are three examples: We used mosquito repellent while camping.The spray acts as a repellent against insects.The strong smell was repellent, so everyone moved away.So remember: repellent = something that keeps things away or makes them want to stay away.

  7. Sep 28

    Referral — Vocabulary Word for Kids (Ep. 96)

    Hey everyone! Today’s word is referral. Referral means a recommendation or a request for someone to go to another person, service, or place for help. Imagine you visit your school nurse because you’re having trouble seeing the board. The nurse might give you a referral to an eye doctor. The referral helps you get the right kind of help from another professional. A referral can also be a recommendation. For example, if your friend tells someone about a great tutor and recommends them, that can be a referral. Here are three examples: The doctor gave me a referral to see a specialist.My friend gave me a referral for a great music teacher.The school counselor made a referral to a helpful program.So remember: referral = a recommendation or a request to get help from someone else.

  8. Sep 28

    Deferred — Vocabulary Word for Kids (Ep. 95)

    Hey everyone! Today’s word is deferred. Deferred means delayed or put off until a later time. Imagine your class is supposed to have a test on Monday, but the teacher decides to move it to Wednesday. The test has been deferred—it hasn’t been canceled; it has simply been postponed. Here are three examples: The game was deferred until the rain stopped.She deferred her trip until the summer.The teacher deferred the project deadline for another week.So remember: deferred = delayed or moved to a later time.

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Vocabulary for Kids was made for families who spend hours in the car — heading to travel sports, tournaments, and practices. Instead of letting that drive time go to waste, each short episode teaches your kid one vocabulary word: a clear definition, a story to make it stick, and real example sentences. No worksheets, no screens — just a few minutes of learning between the backseat and the next game.

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  • Creator
    Travel Sports Parents
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    102
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