tom- root words — words with the tom- root

The root tom- comes from Eponym thomas, meaning Tom (generic man's name). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including tomfooleries, tomfoolery. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the tom- root

Explore words with tom- — words containing the tom- root and sharing its sense of "Tom (generic man's name)". Examples include tomfooleries, tomfoolery. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does tom- mean?

The tom- root means Tom (generic man's name), from Eponym thomas. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.