Synonyms & related words for elbow

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of elbow — including forearm, knee, shoulder, wrist, arm, ankle. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to elbow

Explore words related to elbow — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include cubitiere, ginglymus, brachium, bicep, cubital, supinated, kneecap, kneepan. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for elbow

Common synonyms for elbow include forearm, knee, shoulder, wrist, arm, ankle, knuckle, hip — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does elbow come from?

The word elbow breaks down into 2 roots of Old English origin: el-, from Old English eln (“forearm”); and -bow, from Old English boga (“bend”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.