5 letter words ending in DET

cadet

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A student in a military school or college who is training to become an officer.

Pronunciation (US): /kəˈdɛt/

Pronunciation (UK): /kəˈdɛt/

Origin and Usage: The word "cadet" originated in the early 17th century from the French word "cadet," meaning "younger son." It was originally used to refer to the younger sons of noble families who were not in line to inherit the family estate. It later came to mean a student in a military school or college who is training to become an officer. Cadets are usually associated with military academies such as West Point in the United States and Sandhurst in the United Kingdom.

Synonyms: trainee, student, apprentice, learner

Related Words: train, trade, grade, dated, acted

Example Sentences:

• The cadets at West Point undergo rigorous training to become officers in the US Army.
• She was the first female cadet to graduate from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
• He decided to enroll as a cadet in the Air Force Academy after finishing high school.

bidet

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A low-mounted plumbing fixture or type of sink intended for washing the genitalia, inner buttocks, and anus.

Pronunciation (US): /bɪˈdeɪ/

Pronunciation (UK): /bɪˈdeɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "bidet" comes from the French word "bidet", which means "a small horse". It was originally designed in France in the 17th century as a washing basin for the feet and legs. Later, it became a fixture for cleaning the genitalia and anus after using the toilet.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: bider, bides, bield, biers, bight

Example Sentences:

1. She installed a bidet in her bathroom to maintain cleanliness.
2. The bidet is a common fixture in many European countries.
3. Some people prefer using a bidet over using toilet paper.

Here is the information for "godet": Godet 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

A triangular piece of fabric inserted into a garment to give it more flare or fullness

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ɡoʊˈdeɪ/

UK: /ɡəʊˈdeɪ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "godet" comes from the French word "godet", meaning "little cup". It was originally used in the 19th century to describe a small cup or goblet. In the early 20th century, the term began to be used in fashion to describe a triangular piece of fabric inserted into a garment to give it more flare or fullness.

5. Synonyms:

Flounce, ruffle, pleat, gather, tuck

6. Related Words:

Flare, pleat, ruche, tuck, yoke

7. Example Sentences:

• The dress had a godet at the back to give it more movement.
• The skirt was made with several godets to give it a flared shape.
• The designer added godets to the hemline to create a more dramatic effect.