How to use this list
The list opens with familiar words that end in OUS, each marked with a dot. Rarer words – plurals of unusual nouns, old forms and technical terms – join them when you switch Common words only off.
Use the length tabs for a word of a certain size, and the filter bar if you know how the word starts or what else it contains. Long lists are split into pages of 300. Every word you tap is copied and added to the copy panel at the bottom.
Ways to use words that end in OUS
Rhymes for songs and poems
Words with the same ending often rhyme – but spelling can fool you, as with though, through and tough. Use this list for ideas, then check the sound with the rhyme generator.
Spelling patterns
Endings follow patterns that are easier to learn as a group. Collect common words that end in OUS and look for what they share.
Word games
In many tile games you can add letters to the end of a word already on the board. A list of endings shows which extensions are real words.
What you'll find in this list
Of the 1,198 words that end in OUS, 419 are common words you'd meet in everyday reading. The rest are rarer: technical terms, old spellings, unusual plurals and words borrowed from other languages.
All the words come from a large public-domain word list, with everyday words marked using a separate open database of common English. Offensive words and slurs are left out; if you spot one that slipped through, please use the Report a word link at the bottom of the page.
More ways to search
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Questions
How many words end in OUS?
Our dictionary has 1,198 words that end in OUS. Of those, 419 are common everyday words and the rest are rarer.
What is the longest word that ends in OUS?
In our list it's contemporaneous, with 15 letters. Long words are often built from a shorter word plus extra parts at the start or end.
What length are most words that end in OUS?
10 letters is the most common length, with 225 words. Use the length tabs above the list to see any size.
What are some common words that end in OUS?
A few everyday examples are various, serious, previous, curious, obvious. Common words come first in the list and are marked with a small dot.
Do all words that end in OUS rhyme?
No. Words can share an ending and still sound different, because English spelling doesn't always match pronunciation. The rhyme generator finds rhymes by sound.
Last updated October 2, 2026