5 letter words ending in IRE

Moire

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Adjective

2. Definitions:

• a fabric with a wavy or rippled pattern, typically made of silk, rayon, or other synthetic fibers (noun)
• having a wavy or rippled pattern (adjective)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmwɑr/
• UK: /ˈmɔːreɪ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "moire" comes from the French word "moire" meaning "watered." Moire fabric is produced by pressing two fabrics together while they are wet, creating a rippled pattern. The term can also refer to any material with a similar rippled pattern, regardless of the production method. The adjective form "moire" is used to describe any object or surface that has a wavy or rippled pattern.

5. Synonyms:

• Watered silk
• Rippled fabric
• Wavy pattern

6. Related Words:

• Amore
• Moira
• Romeo
• Timer
• Emote

7. Example Sentences:

• She wore a beautiful dress made of moire fabric.
• The wallpaper had a moire pattern that made the room feel more spacious.
• The artist used a moire effect in the painting to create the illusion of movement.

afire Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: on fire; burning
Pronunciation (US): /əˈfaɪr/
Pronunciation (UK): /əˈfaɪə(r)/ Origin and Usage: The word "afire" originated from the combination of the prefix "a-" meaning "on" and the word "fire". It has been in use since the 16th century and is commonly used to describe something that is burning or on fire. The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is intensely passionate or excited. Synonyms: ablaze, alight, burning, flaming Related Words: flame, torch, blaze, ignite, scorch Example Sentences:

• The house was afire when the firefighters arrived.
• The candles on the cake were afire, and the children were excited to blow them out.
• Her passion for music was afire, and she spent hours practicing every day.
• The forest was afire, and the animals were fleeing for their lives.