5 letter words ending in ROUT

Grout

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definition:

• As a noun, grout refers to a mixture of cement, water, and sand or other fine aggregate, used to fill gaps, especially between tiles.
• As a verb, grout means to fill in gaps or spaces with grout.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡraʊt/
• UK: /ɡraʊt/

Origin and Usage:

• The word grout comes from the Old English word grūt, meaning coarse meal or grain.
• The usage of grout as a noun and verb dates back to the 14th century.

Synonyms:

• As a noun: mortar, filler, sealant
• As a verb: fill, seal, pack

Related Words:

• Groan
• Groat
• Grown
• Gouts
• Grunt

Example Sentences:

• She used grout to fill the gaps between the bathroom tiles.
• He grouted the shower tiles to make them water-resistant.

Trout

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A freshwater fish of the salmon family, found in both Eurasia and North America and highly valued for food and sport.

Pronunciation (US): trawt

Pronunciation (UK): trəʊt

Origin and Usage: The word "trout" has been used in the English language since the 14th century. It comes from the Old English word "trūht," which means "trout." Trout are known for their delicious taste and are often caught for sport. They are also farmed for commercial purposes.

Synonyms: Salmon, char, bass, pike, catfish.

Related Words: Brute, grout, sprat, swart, touts.

Example Sentences:

• He caught a large trout while fishing in the river.
• The restaurant serves grilled trout with lemon and herbs.
• The trout population in the lake is declining due to pollution.
• She went fly fishing for trout in the mountain stream.
• The fisherman released the small trout back into the water.