5 letter words ending in UPE

taupe

Part of Speech: noun, adjective

Definition: A grayish-brown color.

Pronunciations: US: /toʊp/; UK: /təʊp/

Origin and Usage: The word "taupe" originated in the early 20th century from the French word "taupe" which means "mole." It was first used to describe the color of a moles fur. Taupe has become a popular color in fashion and interior design in recent years.

Synonyms: beige, tan, khaki, mushroom, greige

Related Words: beige, khaki, mocha, sepia, slate

Example Sentences:

• She painted her living room walls in a lovely shade of taupe.
• The dress was a beautiful taupe color that complemented her skin tone.
• The artist mixed together different shades of taupe to create a unique color for her painting.

Coupe

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A car with a fixed roof and two doors. A type of glass or cup.

Pronunciations: US: /koop/; UK: /kuːp/

Origin and Usage: The word "coupe" originated from the French word "couper," which means "to cut." It was first used in English in the early 19th century to describe a four-wheeled carriage with a cutaway body. Later, it was used to describe a car with a fixed roof and two doors. In addition to its use in the automotive industry, "coupe" is also used to describe a type of glass or cup with a wide, shallow bowl.

Synonyms: Sports car, two-door car, hardtop, tumbler, goblet, glass.

Related Words: Cupel, croup, scope, copse, coypu.

Example Sentences:

• He bought a brand new coupe with a sleek design.
• She drank her wine from a coupe instead of a traditional wine glass.
• The couple took a ride in their vintage coupe to the countryside.

Loupe

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small magnifying glass used by jewelers and watchmakers to examine small details of a piece of jewelry or watch.

Pronunciations: US: /lo͞op/, UK: /luːp/

Origin and Usage: The word "loupe" comes from the French word "loupe" which means "a small magnifying glass". It was first used in English in the late 18th century. Loupes are commonly used by jewelers, watchmakers, and photographers to examine small details of their work. They are also used in the medical field for close-up examination of skin and other body parts.

Synonyms: Magnifying glass, microscope, eyepiece, lens

Related Words: Jewel, watch, glass, metal, tools

Example Sentences:

• She used a loupe to examine the tiny diamonds on the ring.
• The watchmaker used a loupe to inspect the gears of the watch.
• The photographer used a loupe to examine the negatives before printing the photographs.

Definition of Drupe

A drupe is a type of fruit that has a hard, outer layer surrounding a seed. It is also known as a stone fruit. Examples of drupes include peaches, plums, and cherries.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definition

A fruit that has a hard, outer layer surrounding a seed.

Pronunciations

US: /druːp/

UK: /druːp/

Origin and Usage

The word "drupe" comes from the Latin word "drupa," which means "olive." It was first used in English in the 17th century to describe a type of fruit that has a hard, outer layer surrounding a seed. The term "stone fruit" is also used to describe drupes because of the hard, stony layer that surrounds the seed.

Synonyms

Stone fruit

Related Words

Fruit, Olive, Peach, Plum, Cherry

Example Sentences

• She picked a ripe peach from the tree, which was a type of drupe.
• The cherries in the bowl were all drupes with hard pits in the center.
• The plum was a juicy drupe that tasted sweet and tart at the same time.

Stupe

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a state of extreme mental or emotional dullness; a stupor
• Verb: to stun or stupefy; to cause someone to become mentally or emotionally dull

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /stjuːp/
• UK: /stjuːp/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "stupe" comes from the Latin word "stupere," which means "to be struck senseless." It has been used in English since the 1600s. The noun form is typically used to describe a state of extreme mental or emotional dullness, while the verb form is used to describe the act of causing someone to become mentally or emotionally dull.

5. Synonyms:

• daze
• stupor
• numbness
• torpor
• lethargy

6. Related Words:

• stump
• super
• setup
• stare
• steak

7. Example Sentences:

• After the surgery, he was in a stupe for several hours.
• The loud noise seemed to stupe the cat.