5 letter words ending in ABEL

Here is the result: babel

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a confused mixture of sounds or voices; a scene of noise and confusion

Pronunciation (US): /ˈbeɪbəl/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈbæbəl/

Origin and Usage: The word "babel" comes from the Hebrew word "bābhel" which means "confusion". It is a reference to the Tower of Babel in the Bible, where God confused the languages of the people who were building the tower. The word has been used in English since the 14th century.

Synonyms: confusion, chaos, uproar, pandemonium, bedlam

Related Words: babul, bable, babka, babas, baboo

Example Sentences:

• There was a babel of voices in the crowded room.
• The city streets were filled with the babel of car horns and shouting.
• The meeting turned into a babel of arguments and shouting.

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

1. a small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object and giving information about it.
2. to attach a label to (something).
3. to describe or categorize (someone or something) in a way that is inaccurate or unfair.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈleɪbəl/
• UK: /ˈleɪbl̩/

Origin and Usage: The word "label" comes from the Old French word "label" meaning "ribbon, fringe". It was originally used to describe a piece of ribbon or cloth attached to a garment for identification purposes. The verb form of "label" came into use in the 17th century and means "to attach a label to something". The figurative sense of "labeling" someone or something in a negative or unfair way has been in use since the 19th century.

Synonyms: tag, sticker, marker, tab, ticket

Related Words: badge, brand, stamp, tabby, tache

Example Sentences:

• The label on the back of the shirt said "100% cotton".
• She carefully labeled each jar with its contents.
• Don label him as lazy just because he doesn like to work late.