What does MAJOR mean?

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪdʒər/
Letters: 5
Scrabble score: 14
Words With Friends score: 17
How common: Very common

Meaning

adjective

of greater importance or stature or rank“a major artist”
greater in scope or effect“a major contribution”
greater in number or size or amount“a major portion (a majority) of the population”
of the field of academic study in which one concentrates or specializes“his major field was mathematics”
of a scale or mode“major scales”
of greater seriousness or danger“a major earthquake”
of full legal age
of the elder of two boys with the same family name“Jones major”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

majored17majoring18

Anagrams of MAJOR

joram14

Words inside MAJOR

20 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

mora6roam6arm5 jam12 jar10 mar5 moa5mor5oar3ora3raj10ram5 rom5am4ar2 jo9ma4 mo4 om4or2

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Questions

Is MAJOR a valid word in word games?

MAJOR is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is MAJOR worth?

MAJOR is worth 14 points with Scrabble letter values and 17 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from MAJOR?

20 other words, including OR, AM, ARM and MA.