5 letter words starting with DE

Debut

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• (Noun) The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
• (Verb) To make a first public appearance or performance.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdeɪˌbyu/
• UK: /ˈdɛbjuː/

Origin and Usage:

• The word "debut" originated in French in the mid-18th century as "début," which means "beginning" or "first appearance." It was first used in English in the early 19th century.
• "Debut" is commonly used in the entertainment industry to describe the first public appearance of an actor, musician, or other performer. It is also used in the sports world to describe the first appearance of a player on a professional team.

Synonyms:

• (Noun) Introduction, premiere, opening, launch, initiation.
• (Verb) Launch, initiate, introduce, start, begin.

Related Words:

• Birth, start, onset, kickoff, debut.

Example Sentences:

• The band made their debut at the music festival last night.
• He debuted as an actor in a local theater production.
• The young athlete made her debut in the professional league last week.

Word: deshi 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

2. Definitions:

a. (Noun) A person from Bangladesh or of Bangladeshi descent.

b. (Adjective) Of or relating to Bangladesh or its people or culture.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈdɛʃi/

UK: /ˈdɛʃi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "deshi" comes from Bengali language. It is commonly used to refer to people or things related to Bangladesh or its culture. It is also used as a term of endearment among Bangladeshi people.

5. Synonyms:

Bangladeshi, Bengali, Bengali-speaking

6. Related Words:

dhobi, henna, curry, sari, yoga

7. Example Sentences:

a. She is a deshi girl who grew up in Dhaka.

b. The restaurant serves authentic deshi cuisine.

c. He loves to wear deshi clothes on special occasions.

Definition of Delft

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Delft is a type of blue and white pottery that originated in the Dutch city of Delft in the 17th century. It is often decorated with intricate designs and is highly prized by collectors.

3. Pronunciations: US: /dɛlft/; UK: /dɛlft/

4. Origin and Usage: Delftware was first produced in Delft, Netherlands, in the 17th century. It was made to imitate Chinese porcelain, which was highly prized at the time. Delftware quickly became popular in Europe and was exported to other parts of the world. Today, Delftware is still produced in Delft and is a popular souvenir for tourists visiting the city.

5. Synonyms: Delftware, Dutch pottery, blue and white pottery

6. Related Words: Pottery, China, Glass, Ceram, Kilns

7. Example Sentences:

• She collects antique Delft pottery.
• The museum has a large collection of Delftware.
• The vase was decorated with a beautiful Delft design.

degus

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A small, burrowing rodent native to Chile, typically kept as a pet.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdeɪɡjuːz/
• UK: /ˈdeɪɡjuːz/

Origin and Usage:

"Degus" is a plural form of "degu," which is derived from the Mapudungun word "dehue" meaning "mouse." Degus are native to Chile and are commonly kept as pets in many parts of the world.

Synonyms:

• None

Related Words:

• Guise
• Gudes
• Gudes

Example Sentences:

1. She loves her degus and spends hours each day playing with them.
2. He bought two degus as pets and quickly fell in love with their playful personalities.

Parts of Speech:

dewed is a verb.

Definitions:

to become wet with dew; to cover with dew

Pronunciations:

US: /duːd/

UK: /djuːd/

Origin and Usage:

dewed is a word that originated from the Middle English word "dewen." It is used to describe the process of becoming wet with dew or being covered with dew. This word is typically used in the context of nature, such as when describing plants or grass that have been dewed.

Synonyms:

moistened, wet, dampened, drenched, saturated, soaked

Related Words:

clued, glued, hewed, mewed, sewed

Example Sentences:

• The grass was dewed in the early morning.
• The spiderweb was dewed with tiny droplets.
• The flowers were dewed and glistening in the sunlight.