5 letter words ending in IRT

Shirt Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. a garment worn on the upper part of the body, typically having a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front
2. a loose-fitting undergarment for the upper part of the body, typically made of cotton and having short sleeves

Pronunciations:

• US: /ʃɝt/
• UK: /ʃɜːt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "shirt" originated from the Old English word "sceorte" which means a short garment. It has been used in English since the 14th century. Shirts are commonly worn as a part of formal and casual attire. They are made of various materials and styles to suit different occasions and preferences.

Synonyms:

• blouse
• top
• tunic
• polo shirt
• tee shirt

Related Words:

• skirt
• short
• girth
• flirt
• birth

Example Sentences:

1. He wore a white shirt and black pants to the interview.
2. She prefers to wear a cotton shirt for comfort.

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: an outer garment worn by women and girls that hangs from the waist and covers the lower part of the body.
• Verb: to move around the edge of something or to avoid something.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /skərt/
• UK: /skɜːt/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "skirt" originated from the Old Norse word "skyrta," meaning shirt or gown. The noun form of "skirt" has been used since the 14th century to describe a garment worn by women. The verb form of "skirt" has been used since the 16th century to describe moving around the edge of something or avoiding something.

5. Synonyms: Noun: dress, frock, gown, kilt, petticoat. Verb: avoid, bypass, evade, circumvent.

6. Related Words: Shirt, pants, dress, jeans, blouse.

7. Example Sentences:

• She wore a colorful skirt to the party. (Noun)
• He skirted around the edge of the cliff to get a better view. (Verb)

Flirt

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To behave in a way that shows a sexual attraction to someone but is not serious.

Pronunciation (US): /flərt/

Pronunciation (UK): /flɜːt/

Origin and Usage: The word "flirt" originated from the Old French word "fleureter", which meant "to touch lightly". It was first used in English in the 16th century. Flirting is often seen as a way to show interest in someone, but without serious intentions. It can be seen as playful and harmless, but it can also be inappropriate or offensive, depending on the context and the people involved.

Synonyms: Tease, toy, trifle, dally, coquet.

Related Words: Fling, smile, laugh, dance, party.

Example Sentences:

• She was flirting with him all night, but he didn seem to notice.
• Hes always flirting with his co-workers, even though hes married.
• She thought he was flirting with her, but he was just being friendly.
• He flirted with the idea of quitting his job and traveling the world.
• She flirted with disaster by not studying for her final exam.

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• verb: to shoot out or cause to shoot out in a sudden burst, often with force
• noun: a sudden burst of liquid or energy

Pronunciations:

• US: /spərt/
• UK: /spɜːt/

Origin and Usage: The word "spirt" originated in the 16th century from the Middle English word "spurten," meaning "to spurt." It is often used to describe a sudden, forceful release of liquid or energy, such as a spurt of water from a fountain or a spurt of speed during a race.

Synonyms: gush, jet, squirt, surge, stream

Related Words: spire, spite, split, sprig, sprit

Example Sentences:

• The water spirted out of the hose.
• She felt a spirt of adrenaline as she crossed the finish line.
• The fountain spirted water high into the air.