5 letter words starting with BIR

Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

1. a type of tree with smooth bark and thin branches
2. to hit someone with a thin stick or rod made of birch wood

Pronunciations

• US: /bɝtʃ/
• UK: /bɜːtʃ/

Origin and Usage

The word "birch" comes from Old English "bierce." It has been used since the Middle Ages to make furniture, tools, and paper. Birch trees are also popular for their ornamental value in landscaping.

Synonyms

• birch tree
• silver birch
• paper birch

Related Words

• beech
• brach
• broch
• brugh
• butch

Example Sentences

• The birch tree has smooth bark and thin branches.
• He was birched for stealing.

Definition of Birds

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: Birds are warm-blooded, egg-laying animals that have feathers and wings. They are characterized by their ability to fly, although some birds, such as ostriches and penguins, are flightless. Birds are found all over the world and come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and colors.

Pronunciations: US: /bɝdz/; UK: /bɜːdz/

Origin and Usage: The word "birds" comes from the Old English word "brid" which means "young bird". The word has been used to describe birds for centuries and is still commonly used today in both formal and informal contexts.

Synonyms: avian, fowl, feathered friend

Related Words: eagle, crane, robin, swan, sparrow

Example Sentences:

• She woke up to the sound of birds singing outside her window.
• The zoo has a large collection of exotic birds from all over the world.
• Some birds, like eagles and hawks, are predators and hunt for their food.
• During the winter, many birds migrate to warmer climates in search of food.
• The children were excited to see the baby birds in the nest outside their classroom window.

Birth

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: The emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its mother; the start of life as a physically separate being.

Pronunciations: US: /bərθ/, UK: /bəːθ/

Origin and Usage: The word "birth" originated from the Old English word "byrð" which means "a bringing forth, act of giving birth, childbirth, offspring, young, fruit, produce". It has been used since the 12th century to describe the act of giving birth and the emergence of a baby from the mothers body. It is commonly used in medical and everyday language to describe the process of childbirth and the beginning of a new life.

Synonyms: Delivery, parturition, labor, childbirth, nativity, confinement.

Related Words: Child, mother, infant, womb, fetus.

Example Sentences:

• She had a difficult birth and had to stay in the hospital for several days.
• The birth of their first child was an incredible experience for the new parents.
• There are many ways to prepare for birth, including taking childbirth classes and creating a birth plan.
• Midwives and doulas can provide support during birth and help women have a positive childbirth experience.
• The birth rate in the United States has been declining in recent years.