5 letter words ending in OSS

Definition of Floss

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: Floss is a type of thin thread used to clean between teeth. As a verb, floss means to clean between teeth with floss.

Pronunciations: US: /flɑs/, UK: /flɒs/

Origin and Usage: The word "floss" originated from the Old French word "flos" meaning "a tuft of wool" or "a lock of wool." The modern usage of the word "floss" as a dental cleaning tool dates back to the early 1800s. Flossing is an important part of maintaining good oral hygiene and preventing gum disease.

Synonyms: Dental floss, thread, string, cord, line

Related Words: Brush, rinse, clean, mouth, plaque

Example Sentences:

• She always carries dental floss in her purse to clean her teeth after meals.
• He flosses his teeth every night before bed.
• It is recommended to floss at least once a day to maintain good oral health.
• The dentist showed her how to properly floss her teeth to prevent gum disease.

Parts of Speech

Gloss is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, gloss means a shiny or lustrous surface, or a superficially attractive appearance. As a verb, gloss means to provide an explanation or interpretation of something, or to give a shiny or lustrous surface to something.

Pronunciations

US: /glɑs/ or /glɔs/; UK: /ɡlɒs/

Origin and Usage

The word gloss comes from the Old Norse word "glossi," meaning "a flame or a spark." It was originally used to describe the bright, shiny appearance of fire or light. Over time, the word came to be used more broadly to describe any shiny or lustrous surface. As a verb, gloss has been used since the 16th century to mean "to provide an explanation or interpretation of something." It is commonly used in academic or technical writing to provide definitions or clarifications of complex concepts.

Synonyms

As a noun, gloss can be synonymous with shine, sheen, polish, or glaze. As a verb, gloss can be synonymous with explain, clarify, interpret, or annotate.

Related Words

glass, gloom, glint, glide, glean, gloat, globe, glory, glove, glue

Example Sentences

As a noun:

• The cars gloss was so bright that it reflected the sun.
• She put a coat of gloss on her nails to make them shiny.

As a verb:

• The teacher glossed over the difficult parts of the lesson.
• The translator provided a gloss of the technical terms in the document.

cross

Part of Speech: noun, verb, adjective

Definition:

• As a noun, it can mean a mark, object, or figure formed by two lines crossing each other.
• As a verb, it can mean to go or extend across or to place or put across.
• As an adjective, it can mean involving a combination of different cultures or traditions.

Pronunciation (US): /krɔs/

Pronunciation (UK): /krɒs/

Origin and Usage:

The word "cross" originated from Old English "cros," which means "a stake or post set up for public execution." It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "crux," which means "a cross." The word has been used since the 12th century and has been used in various contexts, including religion, navigation, and sports.

Synonyms:

• intersect
• criss-cross
• transverse
• traverse
• pass over

Related Words:

• crash
• croft
• crows
• croup
• crook

Example Sentences:

• The cross on the hill was visible for miles.
• The road crosses the river at the next bridge.
• Their marriage was a cross-cultural experience.

Dross 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

• waste or impure matter; worthless or trivial matter
• something that is base, trivial, or inferior

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /drɑs/
• UK: /drɒs/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "dross" comes from Middle English "dros," which means "the scum that forms on the surface of molten metal." It has been used since the 14th century to refer to waste or impure matter. In modern usage, "dross" is often used to describe something that is worthless or trivial, such as "the dross of popular culture."

5. Synonyms:

• waste
• refuse
• garbage
• rubbish
• junk

6. Related Words:

• cross
• gross
• pross
• fosse
• mosso

7. Example Sentences:

• After melting the gold, they skimmed off the dross that had formed on the surface.
• He spent hours reading through the dross of the internet to find the information he needed.

Gross Parts of Speech:

Adjective, Noun, Verb

Definitions:

As an adjective, gross means very obvious and unacceptable, lacking in sensitivity, or total amount before deductions. As a noun, gross means the total amount of something before deductions. As a verb, gross means to earn a total amount of money before taxes or other deductions are taken out.

Pronunciations:

US: /ɡroʊs/

UK: /ɡrəʊs/

Origin and Usage:

The word gross comes from the Old French word "gros" meaning "big, thick, fat". It has been used in English since the 14th century. It is commonly used in business and finance to refer to the total amount before deductions, and in everyday language to describe something that is very obvious and unacceptable.

Synonyms:

Obvious, Blatant, Flagrant, Egregious, Complete, Entire, Total

Related Words:

Crass, Gorse, Grows, Sorgo

Example Sentences:

• The companys gross profits increased by 10% last quarter.
• She made a gross mistake by forgetting to include an important detail in her report.
• The movies gross humor offended many viewers.
• After taxes and other deductions, his net income was much lower than his gross income.