5 letter words starting with CHO

Choke

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• verb: to have difficulty breathing because of something blocking the throat or airways; to cause someone to have difficulty breathing in this way
• verb: to stop or obstruct someone or something from functioning or succeeding
• noun: an act of choking; a device for reducing the flow of a fluid in a pipe or tube

Pronunciations:

• US: /tʃoʊk/
• UK: /tʃəʊk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "choke" originated from the Old English word "aceocian," meaning "to suffocate." Its usage has evolved to include both physical and metaphorical obstruction. In sports, "choke" is used to describe a player who fails to perform under pressure. In engineering, a "choke" is a device used to reduce the flow of a fluid in a pipe or tube.

Synonyms:

• suffocate
• strangle
• gag
• stifle

Related Words:

• choir
• chive
• chock
• chomp
• chuck

Example Sentences:

• He started to choke on a piece of bread.
• The companys growth was choked by excessive regulation.
• He gave her a choke hold and she passed out.
• He installed a choke in the pipe to regulate the flow of water.

Chord

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A group of three or more musical notes played together to create harmony.

Pronunciations: US: /kɔrd/, UK: /kɔːd/

Origin and Usage: The word "chord" originated from the Greek word "khordē" which means gut or string of an instrument. It was first used in the English language in the 16th century to describe a combination of musical notes played simultaneously. Today, the term is used in music theory and composition to describe a harmonic structure created by three or more notes played together.

Synonyms: Harmony, concord, agreement, accord, unity.

Related Words: Music, scale, tempo, rhythm, pitch.

Example Sentences:

• He played a beautiful chord on the piano.
• The guitarist strummed the chords to the song.
• The choir sang in perfect chord.

Chook

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A domestic chicken, especially a hen.

Pronunciation: US: /tʃʊk/; UK: /tʃʊk/

Origin and Usage: The word "chook" is a colloquial term for a chicken, especially a hen, and is commonly used in Australia and New Zealand. The word is believed to have originated from the Old English word "cocc," which means "rooster." The term "chook" has been in use since the 19th century and is still widely used today.

Synonyms: Chicken, Hen, Poultry, Fowl

Related Words: Cluck, Roost, Hatch, Brood, Peck

Example Sentences:

• She keeps a flock of chooks in her backyard.
• The chook laid an egg this morning.
• He cooked a delicious chook for dinner.
• The children loved playing with the chooks in the farmyard.

Choli

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: A short-sleeved blouse worn by women in India, typically with a saree or lehenga.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈtʃoʊli/; UK: /ˈtʃəʊli/

Origin and Usage: The word "choli" comes from Hindi and was first used in the late 19th century. It is a traditional garment worn by women in India, particularly in the northern and central regions. The choli is typically worn with a saree or lehenga, which are also traditional Indian garments.

Synonyms: Blouse, top, shirt

Related Words: Saree, lehenga, kurta, salwar, ghaghra

Example Sentences:

• She paired her saree with a beautiful red choli.
• The choli had intricate embroidery and beadwork.
• The bride wore a heavily embellished lehenga and matching choli.
• The choli was made of silk and had a deep neckline.
• She accessorized her choli with bangles and earrings.

Choky

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Causing difficulty in breathing, suffocating, or making someone feel as if they cannot breathe.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈtʃoʊki/ UK: /ˈtʃəʊki/

Origin and Usage: The word "choky" originated from the word "choke" which means to stop someone from breathing by compressing or obstructing the windpipe or by blocking the air passages. It is used to describe situations or things that cause difficulty in breathing or suffocation. The word "choky" is commonly used in informal contexts.

Synonyms: Suffocating, stifling, airless, stuffy, oppressive, smothering.

Related Words: Choke, chook, chirk, chive, chaff.

Example Sentences:

• The room was so choky that he had to open the windows to let in some fresh air.
• The smoke was so thick and choky that they could hardly breathe.
• The feeling of being in an overcrowded elevator was choky and uncomfortable.