5 letter words ending in OI

Here is the result in HTML text formatting: hikoi

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A walking journey or trip, especially one taken for a political or social purpose (source: Oxford English Dictionary).

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /hiːˈkɔɪ/
• UK: /ˈhiːkɔɪ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "hikoi" originates from the Māori language of New Zealand and means "walk" or "march". In recent years, the word has gained wider usage in English to refer to a walking journey or trip, especially one taken for a political or social purpose. The term gained international attention in 2004 when thousands of Māori people marched in protest against the governments proposed foreshore and seabed legislation (source: The Guardian).

5. Synonyms:

• march
• walk
• protest
• procession

6. Related Words:

• hoick
• chock
• chirk
• choke
• chick

7. Example Sentences:

• The hikoi was organized to protest against the governments decision to sell off public land.
• He joined the hikoi to show his support for the Māori peoples cause.
• The hikoi participants walked for miles in the scorching sun.

Here is the result in HTML text formatting: Envoi

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definition: A short stanza or poem at the end of a literary work, typically addressed to a patron or friend and serving as a dedication or summary.
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /ˈɑnvɔɪ/
   • UK: /ˈɒnvɔɪ/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "envoi" comes from the Old French "envoi", which means "sending". It was originally used in medieval French poetry as a way to send a poem or message to a patron or friend. Today, it is still used in literature as a way to summarize or dedicate a work.
5. Synonyms: Dedication, epilogue, postscript, summary, conclusion.
6. Related Words: Novel, rhyme, sonnet, verse, lyric.
7. Example Sentences:
   • The poet added an envoi to the end of his latest collection of sonnets.
   • The envoi of the novel was a touching dedication to the authors late mother.
   • After the final chapter, the author included a brief envoi thanking his readers for their support.