37 Common Household Items That Start with “A”

Maybe you’re looking to create a fun scavenger hunt for a young child. Or you’re looking for show and tell ideas.

Perhaps you’re teaching a child to read or learn a new language. You might even be playing a word game or making a moving checklist.

No matter the reason you need it, our list of household items that begin with the letter “A” can help. Find the comprehensive, alphabetized list below.

The List

• AA or AAA batteries

• Address book

• Aerosol can

• Air mattress

• Air purifier/filter

• Ajax cleaner

• Alarm clock

• Album

• Alcohol

• All-purpose cleaner

• Allspice

• Aloe vera gel/lotion

• Alphabet blocks/magnets

• Aluminum foil

• Amazon Echo

• AM/FM radio

• Amplifier

• Analog clock

• Ant farm

• Antibacterial soap/spray

• Antiperspirant

• Antique furniture

• Apple corer

• Apple peeler

• Appliances

• Apron

• Aquarium

• Area rug

• Armchair

• Armoire

• Art supplies

• Artwork

• Ashtray

• Aspirin

• Atlas

• Award

• Awning

For more on words, see our lists of ideas for business names, school groups, and group chats.