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ORAL

/ˈɒɹəl/

4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

O 1/1
R 1/1
A 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of ORAL

noun

A spoken test or examination, particularly in a language class.

"We've got our Spanish oral tomorrow."

noun

A physical examination of the mouth.

noun

Oral sex.

"I gave my boyfriend oral for the first time on his birthday."

adjective

Relating to the mouth.

"oral hygiene"

adjective

Spoken rather than written.

"an oral French exam"

Synonyms of ORAL

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of ORAL

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of ORAL in a Sentence

  • "We've got our Spanish oral tomorrow."
  • "I gave my boyfriend oral for the first time on his birthday."
  • "oral hygiene"
  • "an oral French exam"

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
2
Scrabble
4
points
WWF
5
points

Is ORAL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ORAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 4 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 4 pts Words With Friends — 5 pts

Tip: Short words like ORAL are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for ORAL

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter oral Total
Scrabble 1111 4
WWF 1112 5

How to Use ORAL in Word Games

ORAL is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: ORAL is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ORAL to find 10 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ORAL

What does ORAL mean?
ORAL is a noun. A spoken test or examination, particularly in a language class.
Is ORAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ORAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ORAL worth in Scrabble?
ORAL is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from ORAL?
You can make 10 words from the letters in ORAL. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ORAL?
Synonyms of ORAL include: mouthly, spoken. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.