5 letter words ending in BO

Combo

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A combination of two or more things, especially a musical or sports performance.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈkɑm.boʊ/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈkɒm.bəʊ/

Origin and Usage: The word "combo" is a shortened form of the word "combination" and was first used in the early 1920s to describe a group of musicians who played together. It is now commonly used to describe any combination of two or more things, especially in the context of sports or music.

Synonyms: Mixture, blend, fusion, amalgamation, compound.

Related Words: Blend, group, mix-up, merge, union.

Example Sentences:

• The band played a great combo of jazz and blues.
• The coach was pleased with the combo of offense and defense played by the team.
• She ordered the combo meal, which included a burger, fries, and a drink.
• The recipe called for a combo of spices to be added to the sauce.
• He used a combo of cardio and weight training to get in shape.

Limbo

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: a state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional place or state; a West Indian dance in which the dancer bends backward to pass under a horizontal bar that is progressively lowered to a position just above the ground

Pronunciation (US): /ˈlɪmboʊ/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈlɪmbəʊ/

Origin and Usage: The word "limbo" originated from the Latin word "limbus," which means "edge" or "hem." It was first used in English in the 14th century to refer to the edge of hell where unbaptized infants were believed to go. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include a state of neglect or uncertainty, and also a West Indian dance in which the dancer bends backward to pass under a horizontal bar that is progressively lowered to a position just above the ground.

Synonyms: oblivion, neglect, uncertainty, transition, intermediate state

Related Words: limby, limed, limen, limes, limit

Example Sentences:

• After the companys bankruptcy, the employees were left in limbo, unsure of their future.
• The project was in limbo for months due to lack of funding.
• He felt like he was in a state of limbo, waiting for his life to start.
• The dance competition featured a limbo contest.
• She was so flexible that she easily won the limbo competition.

Gumbo 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. A thick soup or stew made with meat, vegetables, and okra or a similar vegetable, typically served over rice.
2. African word for okra.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈɡʌmboʊ/

UK: /ˈɡʌmbəʊ/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "gumbo" comes from the Bantu word "ki ngombo" which means "okra". Gumbo is a popular dish in the southern United States, particularly in Louisiana. It is a staple of Creole and Cajun cuisine and is often served with rice.

5. Synonyms

Okra soup, Creole gumbo, Cajun gumbo

6. Related Words

Okra, Jumbo, Gummy, Combo, Limbo

7. Example Sentences

1. The restaurant serves the best gumbo in town.
2. She learned to make gumbo from her grandmother.
3. The gumbo was too spicy for his taste.

Combo

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A combination of two or more things, especially a musical or sports performance.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈkɑm.boʊ/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈkɒm.bəʊ/

Origin and Usage: The word "combo" is a shortened form of the word "combination" and was first used in the early 1920s to describe a group of musicians who played together. It is now commonly used to describe any combination of two or more things, especially in the context of sports or music.

Synonyms: Mixture, blend, fusion, amalgamation, compound.

Related Words: Blend, group, mix-up, merge, union.

Example Sentences:

• The band played a great combo of jazz and blues.
• The coach was pleased with the combo of offense and defense played by the team.
• She ordered the combo meal, which included a burger, fries, and a drink.
• The recipe called for a combo of spices to be added to the sauce.
• He used a combo of cardio and weight training to get in shape.

Word: bimbo

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a woman who is attractive but lacks intelligence or depth; a foolish or stupid person

Pronunciations: US: /ˈbɪm.boʊ/, UK: /ˈbɪm.bəʊ/

Origin and Usage: The word "bimbo" originated in the early 20th century as a term for a foolish or stupid man. By the 1920s, it had evolved to mean an attractive but unintelligent woman. Today, the term is often considered derogatory and offensive.

Synonyms: airhead, dimwit, dummy, fool, idiot, nincompoop, simpleton

Related Words: blimp, bongo, combo, limbo, mambo

Example Sentences:

• Shes a total bimbo - all looks and no brains.
• Hes such a bimbo, he can even tie his own shoes.
• The media portrayed her as a bimbo, but she was actually very intelligent.