5 letter words ending in ORK

Definition of Spork

A spork is a type of eating utensil that combines features of a spoon and a fork. It typically has a rounded scoop-like shape on one end and three or four short tines on the other.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Definitions:

• A utensil that combines features of a spoon and a fork

Pronunciations:

• US: /spɔrk/
• UK: /spɔːk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "spork" is a portmanteau of "spoon" and "fork". It was first used in the early 1900s and became popular in the mid-20th century. Sporks are commonly used in fast food restaurants and camping trips as a convenient and versatile utensil.

Synonyms:

• foon (another type of hybrid utensil that combines a fork and a spoon)

Related Words:

• forks
• spoon
• knife
• chopsticks
• ladle

Example Sentences:

• She used a spork to eat her salad.
• The fast food restaurant provided sporks with every meal.
• He found it difficult to eat his soup with a spork.

Stork

A stork is a noun, which is a part of speech that refers to a person, place, thing, or idea. Specifically, a stork is a large wading bird with long legs and a long beak.

It is pronounced as "stawrk" in US English and "stawk" in UK English.

The word "stork" originated from the Old English word "storc" and has been used in English since the 12th century. Storks are often associated with delivering babies, as in the popular folklore of storks delivering babies to new parents.

Synonyms for stork include "crane" and "heron".

Related five-letter words to stork include "crane", "heron", and "egret".

Example sentences:

• The stork stood on one leg by the pond.
• According to legend, storks deliver babies to new parents.
• The storks long legs and beak make it well-suited for wading in shallow water.