5 letter words ending in RAY

Foray

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: (n.) a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; (v.) make or go on a raid or brief invasion

Pronunciations: US: /ˈfɔreɪ/, UK: /ˈfɒreɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "foray" originated from the Middle English word "forrayen," which means to pillage. It was first used in English in the 14th century. Originally, it was used to describe a raid or attack on enemy territory. Nowadays, it is used more broadly to describe any sudden or brief invasion into an unfamiliar area or field.

Synonyms: (n.) raid, attack, incursion, invasion, sortie; (v.) raid, attack, invade, penetrate, encroach

Related Words: array, foyer, sayer, spray, stray

Example Sentences:

• The foray into the enemys territory was a success.
• The company made a foray into the smartphone market with its latest product.
• The Vikings made frequent forays into the British Isles during the Middle Ages.
• She decided to foray into the world of fashion by starting her own clothing line.

moray

Parts of Speech: noun

Definitions:

1. Any of various marine eels of the family Muraenidae, having a slender body and a scaleless skin.
2. A greenish-brown or yellow-brown color.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmɔreɪ/
• UK: /ˈmɒreɪ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "moray" originated from the Middle English word "moreye" which came from the Old French word "morée". It was first used in the 15th century to describe a type of eel found in the Mediterranean. The color "moray" was named after the eel, and is a shade of greenish-brown or yellow-brown.

Synonyms:

• eel
• snake
• serpent

Related Words:

• amore
• emery
• moras
• mores
• moron

Example Sentences:

1. The moray eel is a fascinating creature that can grow up to 13 feet long.
2. The walls of the room were painted in a soft moray color that complemented the furniture.

Parts of Speech:

Spray can be used as a noun or a verb.

Definitions:

As a noun, spray means a mass of small liquid droplets that are dispersed in the air. As a verb, spray means to disperse liquid in small droplets in the air.

Pronunciations:

US: /spreɪ/

UK: /spreɪ/

Origin and Usage:

The word spray originated from the Middle Dutch word "sprayen," which means to sprinkle. It has been in use in the English language since the 16th century. The word is commonly used in weather reports to describe the presence of small droplets of water in the air, known as "spray," during windy or stormy conditions.

Synonyms:

Synonyms for spray as a noun include mist, shower, and spritz. Synonyms for spray as a verb include sprinkle, squirt, and mist.

Related Words:

Other 5 letter words related to spray include spout, splat, and spade.

Example Sentences:

• The spray from the waterfall felt refreshing on her face.
• He sprayed the plants with water to keep them hydrated.
• The waves crashed against the rocks, sending spray into the air.

Array Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

1. (Noun) An impressive display or range of a particular type of thing. 2. (Verb) To display or arrange (things) in a particular way.

Pronunciations:

US: /əˈreɪ/

UK: /əˈreɪ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "array" originated from Middle English and Old French, and it has been used in English since the 14th century. It is commonly used to describe an impressive display or range of a particular type of thing, such as an array of colors or an array of talent. As a verb, it is used to describe the act of displaying or arranging things in a particular way, such as arranging a collection of flowers in an array.

Synonyms:

Assortment, collection, range, display, exhibit, presentation.

Related Words:

Array is a 5-letter word and there are no related 5-letter words.

Example Sentences:

1. The store had an array of products to choose from. (Noun)

2. She arrayed her paintings on the wall. (Verb)

Stray

Parts of Speech: Verb, Adjective

Definitions:

1. (verb) To wander away from a place or group, to become lost or separated.
2. (verb) To move away from the correct course or subject.
3. (adjective) Having wandered away from a place or group, lost or separated.

Pronunciations:

• US: /streɪ/
• UK: /streɪ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "stray" originated from the Old French word "estrayer" which means "to wander". It has been used since the 14th century. The verb "stray" is commonly used to describe an animal wandering away from its owner or herd. The adjective "stray" is used to describe something that has wandered away or become separated from its group or intended path.

Synonyms:

• (verb) Wander, roam, drift, meander, deviate
• (adjective) Lost, separated, wayward, errant, stray

Related Words:

• Stare
• Stays
• Strap
• Strew
• StudY

Example Sentences:

1. The dog strayed from its owner and got lost.
2. He strayed from the topic and started talking about something else.
3. The stray cat wandered into the yard looking for food.