5 letter words ending in LET

Filet

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A boneless cut or slice of meat or fish, especially from the tenderloin of beef or the loin of fish.

Pronunciations: US: /fɪˈleɪ/; UK: /fɪˈleɪ, fɪˈlɛt/

Origin and Usage: The word "filet" comes from the French word "filet" meaning "a net or lace." It was originally used to describe a thin slice of meat or fish that was laced or tied together. In modern usage, "filet" refers to a boneless cut or slice of meat or fish that is typically cooked by grilling, broiling, or frying.

Synonyms: Fillet, cutlet, steak, slice, portion

Related Words: Flite, fleet, flier, felts, flies

Example Sentences:

• He ordered a filet mignon at the restaurant.
• The chef prepared a delicious salmon filet for dinner.
• The fishmonger offered a selection of fresh filets at the market.

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Noun

Definitions

• A sleeveless jacket or vest.

Pronunciations

• US: /dʒɪˈleɪ/
• UK: /ˈdʒɪleɪ/

Origin and Usage

The word "gilet" originated from the French language and was borrowed into English. It is used to refer to a sleeveless jacket or vest worn over a shirt or sweater.

Synonyms

• Vest
• Waistcoat

Related Words

• Glute
• Elite
• Legit
• Filet
• Aglet

Example Sentences

• She wore a black gilet over her white shirt.
• The mans gilet was made of leather.
• He put on his gilet to keep warm in the chilly weather.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small plastic or metal sheath typically used on the ends of shoelaces, cord, or drawstrings to keep them from fraying and to make them easier to thread through the eyelets of shoes or clothing.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈæɡ.lət/
• UK: /ˈaɡ.lət/

Origin and Usage: The word "aglet" comes from the Old French word "aguillette," which means "small needle" or "pointed tag." It first appeared in English in the 15th century and has been used ever since to refer to the small plastic or metal sheath used to secure the ends of shoelaces, cord, or drawstrings.

Synonyms: Lace tag, lace end, shoelace cap, lace tip, cord end

Related Words: Ankle, cable, chafe, charm, clasp, cuff, elbow, flare, glaze, hinge, hook, index, joint, knick, lapse, lurch, niche, notch, optic, patch, pivot, queue, ridge, scuff, spine, stave, swage, tongs, trace, truss, valve, wedge, wrist

Example Sentences:

• He tied his shoelaces tightly and secured the aglets to prevent them from fraying.
• The aglet on his hoodies drawstring had come off, making it difficult to adjust the hood.
• She replaced the aglets on her favorite pair of sneakers to give them a new look.

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Valet is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, valet refers to a person who parks cars, assists guests, and runs errands for someone else. As a verb, valet means to park a car or to serve as a valet.

Pronunciations

US: /væˈleɪ/

UK: /ˈval.eɪ/

Origin and Usage

The word valet comes from the French word "valet de chambre" which means "servant of the chamber." It was originally used to refer to a servant who attended to a nobleman or a royal person. Today, valet is commonly used to refer to a person who parks cars at a hotel, restaurant, or other public place.

Synonyms

Synonyms for valet as a noun include attendant, porter, and servant. Synonyms for valet as a verb include park, store, and attend.

Related Words

Other 5 letter words related to valet include leave, hotel, and drive.

Example Sentences

Here are some example sentences that use the word valet:

• The hotel valet parked the car for the guests.
• He hired a valet to help him with his daily tasks.
• The valet attended to the needs of the royal family.
• She valeted her car at the parking garage.