5 letter words ending in B

niqab Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A veil worn by some Muslim women that covers the face except for the eyes.
Pronunciations: US: /nɪˈkɑːb/; UK: /nɪˈkæb/
Origin and Usage: The niqab is a traditional Muslim garment that is worn by some women in public or in the presence of men outside of their immediate family. It is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula and has been worn for centuries. The niqab is worn by some Muslim women as a sign of modesty and religious piety. However, it is not required by Islamic law and is a matter of personal choice.
Synonyms: Veil, burqa, hijab
Related Words: Hijab, chador, burqa, abaya
Example Sentences:
- She wore a niqab to cover her face when she went out in public.
- The niqab is a controversial garment that has been banned in some countries.
- Some Muslim women choose to wear a niqab as a personal expression of their faith.

Thumb

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

1. The short and thick first digit of the human hand, next to the other four fingers.
2. To hitchhike.

Pronunciations:

• US: /θʌm/
• UK: /θʌm/

Origin and Usage: The word "thumb" originated from Old English "thuma", which means "the thumb". It has been used since the 15th century as a noun to refer to the first digit of the hand. As a verb, it has been used since the 17th century to mean "to hitchhike".

Synonyms:

• Noun: digit, finger, pollex
• Verb: hitchhike, flag down, hail

Related Words:

• Blume
• Broom
• Chyme
• Clump
• Cumin

Example Sentences:

• He accidentally hit his thumb with a hammer.
• She hitchhiked her way to the city by thumbing a ride.

climb

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to go up or ascend, especially by using the hands and feet or by using a piece of equipment such as a ladder or rope.

Pronunciations: US: /klaɪm/, UK: /klaɪm/

Origin and Usage: The word climb comes from the Old English word climban, which means "to ascend." It has been used in English since the 12th century. The word is commonly used in everyday language to describe the action of going up or ascending something, such as a mountain or a flight of stairs.

Synonyms: ascend, mount, scale, clamber, scramble, hike, go up

Related Words: scale, ascent, mount, raise, hoist

Example Sentences:

• She climbed to the top of the mountain and enjoyed the view.
• He climbed the ladder to change the light bulb.
• The children climbed the tree to get a better view of the park.
• They had to climb several flights of stairs to reach the apartment.
• The rock climbers were able to climb the steep cliff with ease.

celeb

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: An informal term for a celebrity, a famous person.

Pronunciations: US: /səˈlɛb/; UK: /ˈsɛl.əb/

Origin and Usage: The term "celeb" originated in the early 20th century as a shortened form of the word "celebrity." It is commonly used in informal contexts, such as gossip magazines and social media, to refer to famous individuals in the entertainment industry, sports, politics, and other fields.

Synonyms: Star, personality, VIP, luminary, notable.

Related 5 letter words: Actor, singer, model, actor, artist.

Example sentences:

• "The paparazzi were waiting outside the restaurant to get a glimpse of the celeb."
• "She became a celeb overnight after her performance went viral on social media."
• "The charity event was attended by many celebs, including famous actors and musicians."

nikab

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A veil worn by Muslim women that covers the face except for the eyes.

Pronunciations: US: /nɪˈkɑːb/, UK: /nɪˈkæb/

Origin and Usage: The word "nikab" comes from the Arabic word "niqāb," which means "veil." It is a traditional garment worn by Muslim women, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia, as a sign of modesty and religious observance.

Synonyms: Face veil, burqa, hijab

Related Words: Abaya, chador, hijab, niqab

Example Sentences:

1. She wore a black nikab that covered her face except for her eyes.
2. Her nikab made it difficult for her to see, but she felt more comfortable wearing it in public.
3. Some countries have banned the wearing of the nikab in public places.