5 letter words starting with BLUR

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.

Here is the requested information about the word "blurs": 1. Parts of Speech: Verb, Noun 2. Definitions: - Verb: To make something difficult to see or hear clearly by making it vague or indistinct. - Noun: A thing that cannot be seen or heard clearly. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /blɜrs/ - UK: /blɜːz/ 4. Origin and Usage: - The word "blur" originated in the early 16th century from the Middle English word "blere" which means "to dim ones eyes". It is commonly used to describe a visual or auditory effect that makes something unclear or indistinct. 5. Synonyms: - Verb: Obscure, cloud, muddle, confuse, distort - Noun: Smudge, blemish, defect, flaw, imperfection 6. Related Words: - Blunt, blear, blase, blaze, blood 7. Example Sentences: - The photographer used a special effect to blur the background of the portrait. - The loud music in the club blurs his ability to hear properly. - The artist intentionally created a blur in the painting to convey a sense of movement.

Blurt 1. Parts of Speech:

verb (used without object)

2. Definitions:

• to utter suddenly or inadvertently; divulge impulsively or unadvisedly (source: KoalaChat)
• to speak suddenly or without thinking (source: Merriam-Webster)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /blɜrt/
• UK: /blɜːt/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "blurt" originated in the 16th century from the Middle Low German word "plurtzen," which means to burst out laughing. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to mean to speak impulsively or without thinking. Today, "blurt" is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who speaks without considering the consequences of their words.

5. Synonyms:

• spill
• reveal
• let slip
• expose
• disclose

6. Related Words:

• bruit
• flirt
• grunt
• grout
• trout

7. Example Sentences:

• She couldn help but blurt out the surprise party plans. (source: KoalaChat)
• He blurted out the answer before the teacher finished asking the question. (source: Merriam-Webster)