5 letter words ending in URB

blurb

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• (n) a short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes
• (v) to write a short description of a book, movie, or other product for promotional purposes

Pronunciations:

• US: /blɜrb/
• UK: /blɜːb/

Origin and Usage:

The word "blurb" was first used in 1907 by American humorist Gelett Burgess in his book "Are You a Bromide?" According to Burgess, "blurb" was a word he coined to describe the "flamboyant advertisement" on the back of his book. Since then, the word has been used to describe any promotional text or advertisement that attempts to entice consumers to buy a product or service.

Synonyms:

• advertisement
• promo
• teaser
• pitch

Related Words:

• blare
• blase
• blast
• blate
• blent

Example Sentences:

• She read the blurb on the back cover of the book before deciding to buy it.
• The author had to blurb his own book because the publisher didn provide one.
• The movies blurb promised it would be the funniest film of the year.

Exurb

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A district outside a city, especially a prosperous area beyond the suburbs.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈɛksərb/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɛksəb/

Origin and Usage: The word "exurb" was first used in the 1950s and is a combination of "extra" and "suburb". It refers to a district beyond the suburbs of a city, often characterized by large homes and affluent residents. Exurbs are sometimes also called "bedroom communities" because many residents commute to work in the city.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Subur, Turbo, Curbs, Crumb, Churb

Example Sentences:

• Many wealthy people have moved to the exurbs to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
• Exurbs are often characterized by large homes and spacious yards.
• Although the exurbs are outside the city, many residents still commute to work in the city center.