ster- root words — words with the ster- root

The root ster- comes from Old English istre, meaning one who does. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including jokester. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ster- root

Explore words with ster- — words containing the ster- root and sharing its sense of "one who does". Examples include jokester. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ster- mean?

The ster- root means one who does, from Old English istre. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.