5 letter words ending in WL

The following list contains 9 five letter words in English

5 letter words ending in WL in English

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Common 5 letter words ending in WL with meaning

WordDefinition
SHAWL
Shawl

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A piece of cloth worn by women over the shoulders and sometimes over the head.

Pronunciations: US: /ʃɑl/; UK: /ʃɔːl/

Origin and Usage: The word "shawl" originated from the Persian word "shal" which means a "woven garment." It came into the English language in the early 17th century. Shawls were originally worn by men in the Middle East, but it became popular among women in Europe in the 18th century as a fashionable accessory. Today, shawls are worn for warmth, comfort, and as a fashion accessory.

Synonyms: Wrap, stole, scarf, muffler.

Related Words: Scarf, stole, wrap.

Example Sentences:

  • She wrapped the shawl around her shoulders to keep warm.
  • She wore a beautiful shawl with her dress to the wedding.
  • The shawl was made of soft wool and had intricate embroidery on it.
SPAWL
Heres the dictionary-style entry for "spawl": Spawl 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

2. Definitions

Noun: a fragment or piece that has been broken off or detached from something larger

Verb: to break or detach a fragment or piece from something larger

3. Pronunciations

US: /spɔl/

UK: /spɔːl/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "spawl" is believed to have originated from Middle English "spalle," meaning "splinter" or "chip." It is primarily used in informal or regional contexts, and is more commonly used in British English than American English. While it is not a commonly used word, it can be found in literature and poetry.

5. Synonyms

Fragment, chip, splinter, shard, piece

6. Related Words

Small, brawl, crawl, sprawl, trawl

7. Example Sentences

Noun: The spawl of wood lay scattered across the forest floor.

Verb: The carpenter used a hammer to spawl off a small piece from the edge of the board.

DRAWL
Drawl Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:
  • (n.) A slow, lazy way of speaking that involves stretching out words and syllables.
  • (v.) To speak with a slow, lazy way of speaking that involves stretching out words and syllables.
Pronunciations:
  • US: /drɔl/
  • UK: /drɔːl/
Origin and Usage:

The word "drawl" originated from the Middle English word "drawlen," which means "to drag." It was first recorded in the 16th century and was used to describe the way someone spoke with a slow, lazy drawl. The word is commonly used in the United States to describe a Southern accent or dialect.

Synonyms:
  • Speak slowly
  • Speak lazily
  • Speak drawlingly
Related Words:
  • Brawl
  • Crawl
  • Thraw
  • Straw
  • Wrawl
Example Sentences:
  • He spoke in a slow drawl, stretching out each word as if he had all the time in the world.
  • The Southern drawl of his voice was unmistakable.
  • She drawled out her words, making it clear that she was not in a hurry.
BRAWL
Parts of Speech

Brawl is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, brawl means a noisy, rough, or uncontrolled fight or quarrel. As a verb, brawl means to fight or quarrel in a noisy, rough, or uncontrolled way.

Pronunciations

In US English, brawl is pronounced as /brɑl/. In UK English, brawl is pronounced as /brɔːl/.

Origin and Usage

The word brawl originated from the Old French word "brauler," which means "to shout." It was first used in English in the early 14th century to describe a noisy quarrel. The word is commonly used to describe physical fights or verbal arguments that are loud, chaotic, and often involve many people. It is often used in a negative context to describe a situation that is out of control.

Synonyms

Synonyms for brawl include fight, scuffle, altercation, tussle, fracas, melee, squabble, quarrel, argument, and dispute.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words include bruit, brume, brunt, brush, brute, and bravo.

Example Sentences
  • After drinking too much at the bar, a brawl broke out between two patrons.
  • The neighbors had a loud brawl in the middle of the night, waking up the whole street.
  • The hockey game turned into a brawl after a controversial call by the referee.
  • She didn want to get involved in the brawl, so she left the party early.
  • The two brothers got into a brawl over who would get to use the car.