5 letter words ending in OUST

Parts of Speech

Joust is a verb and a noun.

Definitions

As a verb, joust means to engage in a combat on horseback with lances, especially as part of a tournament. As a noun, joust refers to a medieval tournament in which two knights on horseback fought with lances.

Pronunciations

US: /dʒaʊst/

UK: /dʒaʊst/

Origin and Usage

The word joust comes from the Old French word jouster, which means "to tilt, to joust." The word was first used in English in the 14th century. Jousting was a popular sport in medieval times, and knights would often participate in jousting tournaments to demonstrate their skills and prowess.

Synonyms

As a verb, synonyms for joust include tilt, spar, and duel. As a noun, synonyms include tournament, contest, and competition.

Related Words

Words related to joust include:

• Joist
• Justo
• Jousts
• Joint
• Jousty

Example Sentences

• He was a skilled jouster, and he won many tournaments.
• The two knights jousted fiercely on the field.
• The jousting tournament was the highlight of the medieval fair.
• They decided to joust to settle their dispute.

Roust Parts of Speech:

Verb

Definitions:

1. To wake someone up or to cause someone to become active or alert.
2. To drive out or expel someone from a place.

Pronunciations:

• US: /raʊst/
• UK: /raʊst/

Origin and Usage:

The word "roust" originated from Middle English "rousten" which means "to shake, move, stir." It was first used in the 15th century. The word is commonly used in informal contexts to mean "to wake someone up" or "to get someone moving." It can also be used to mean "to drive out" or "to expel someone from a place."

Synonyms:

• Awaken
• Stir
• Wake up
• Expel
• Drive out

Related Words:

• Rouse
• Trust
• Crust
• Burst
• Quest

Example Sentences:

• He roused his friend from sleep by shaking him gently.
• The loud noise roused the entire neighborhood.
• The police were called to roust the protesters from the building.
• The landlord roused the tenants for failing to pay rent.