5 letter words ending in OUR

Scour

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• verb: to clean or polish something by rubbing it hard, especially with a rough material
• verb: to search through an area or place thoroughly in order to find something
• noun: a thorough search of an area or place to find something

Pronunciations:

• US: /skaʊr/
• UK: /skaʊə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "scour" comes from the Middle English word "scouren," which means "to rub clean." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The verb form of "scour" is commonly used to describe the act of cleaning or polishing something by rubbing it hard, while the noun form is used to describe a thorough search of an area or place to find something.

Synonyms:

• verb: scrub, clean, polish, buff
• verb: search, comb, hunt, rummage
• noun: search, hunt, rummage, exploration

Related Words:

• score
• scout
• scuba
• scuff
• sculk

Example Sentences:

• The maid will scour the kitchen until it sparkles.
• The detectives scoured the area for any clues.
• The police conducted a scour of the woods for the missing hiker.

Odour

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• The quality of a thing that is perceived by the sense of smell; a distinctive smell or scent (source: Lexico).
• A particular smell or the ability to smell (source: Cambridge Dictionary).

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈoʊdər/
• UK: /ˈəʊdə/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "odour" comes from the Old French word "odor" and the Latin word "odor." It has been in use in English since the 14th century. Odour is used to describe the quality of a thing that is perceived by the sense of smell. It is commonly used in the fields of chemistry, biology, and medicine.

5. Synonyms:

• Aroma
• Scent
• Fragrance
• Smell

6. Related Words:

• Perfume
• Smell
• Aroma

7. Example Sentences:

• The odour of fresh coffee filled the room.
• The smell of the flowers had a sweet odour.

Flour

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Flour is a finely ground powder made from grains, nuts, seeds, or roots. It is used in baking to make cakes, bread, and pastries.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈflaʊər/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈflaʊər/

Origin and Usage: The word "flour" comes from the Old French word "flour" meaning "flower" or "blossom". It has been used in English since the 12th century. Flour is a common ingredient in baking and cooking, and is used to make a variety of foods such as bread, cakes, and pastries.

Synonyms: Powder, dust, meal, fine particles

Related Words: Bread, yeast, sugar, wheat, grain

Example Sentences:

• She sifted the flour to remove any lumps.
• The recipe calls for two cups of flour.
• He sprinkled flour on the countertop before rolling out the dough.
• Gluten-free flour is a good option for people with celiac disease.
• She added a pinch of salt to the flour mixture before mixing it with water.

Amour 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A French word meaning love or a romantic affair.

2. A secret or illicit love affair.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /əˈmo͝or/

UK: /ˈamə/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "amour" comes from the Old French "amor", which means love. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to romantic love or a passionate affair. In modern usage, it is often used in a romantic or poetic context.

5. Synonyms:

Love, romance, passion, infatuation, affair, liaison, fling, tryst.

6. Related Words:

Heart, trust, faith, grace, mercy.

7. Example Sentences:

1. She was swept away by the passion of their amour.

2. He was having an amour with his secretary.

3. Their amour was the talk of the town.

4. The novel is a tale of amour and betrayal.

5. She wrote a poem about her amour for him.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A river in southern England that flows through Wiltshire, Dorset, and Hampshire.

Pronunciations: US: /stɔr/; UK: /staʊər/

Origin and Usage: The word "stour" originated from the Old English word "stōr," which means "large, great." It has been used to refer to the river in southern England since the Middle Ages.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Store, stout, story, stony

Example Sentences:

• The Stour is a popular destination for anglers.
• The Stour Valley is known for its beautiful scenery.
• The Stour is a tributary of the River Avon.