5 letter words starting with DOO

dooms

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definition:

• Noun: The plural form of "doom," meaning death, destruction, or a terrible fate.
• Verb: The third person singular form of "doom," meaning to condemn to a terrible fate or to cause something to fail.

Pronunciations:

• US: /duːmz/
• UK: /duːmz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "dooms" originated from the Old English word "dom," which means judgment or sentence. The word has been used in English literature for centuries, often in the context of foretelling a terrible fate or outcome. It is commonly used in modern English to describe a sense of impending danger or disaster.

Synonyms:

• ruin
• destruction
• demise
• failure
• misfortune

Related Words:

• doomy
• domes
• modus
• moods
• mould

Example Sentences:

• She felt a sense of dooms as she entered the haunted house.
• The failed experiment dooms the project to cancellation.

Definition of Doomy

1. Parts of Speech: adjective

2. Definition: characterized by or conveying a sense of impending doom or gloominess; foreboding; pessimistic

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈduː.mi/, UK: /ˈduː.mi/

4. Origin and Usage: The origin of the word "doomy" is uncertain, but it is thought to have derived from the word "doom." The word "doomy" is often used to describe something that is ominous or threatening. It is commonly used in literature and film to create a sense of foreboding or to foreshadow a negative event.

5. Synonyms: ominous, gloomy, foreboding, portentous, pessimistic

6. Related Words: gloom, doom, moody, roomy, loamy

7. Example Sentences:

• Her doomy predictions about the economy proved to be accurate.
• The doomy music added to the suspense of the horror movie.
• He had a doomy outlook on life and was always expecting the worst.
• The doomy clouds signaled an impending storm.

Doors

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A movable barrier used to open and close an entranceway, typically consisting of a panel that swings on hinges or slides along a groove.

Pronunciation (US): /dɔrz/

Pronunciation (UK): /dɔːz/

Origin and Usage: The word "doors" is derived from the Old English word "duru," which means "a door, a gate, or an entrance." It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used in everyday language to refer to the movable barrier used to open and close an entranceway.

Synonyms: Entrance, gateway, portal, threshold, hatch, opening, exit.

Related Words: Floor, house, table, chair, light.

Example Sentences:

• He knocked on the doors of the house, but nobody answered.
• The doors of the church were open for visitors.
• She closed the doors of the cabinet and locked it.
• The doors of the car were damaged in the accident.
• He painted the doors of the room with a bright color.

Definition of Doozy

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: Something that is extraordinary or outstanding; something that is difficult or problematic.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈduzi/, UK: /ˈduːzi/

Origin and Usage: The word "doozy" is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 1900s. Its exact origin is unknown, but it is thought to have come from the phrase "daisy," which was used to describe something excellent or first-rate. Over time, "daisy" evolved into "doozy," which has the same meaning. Today, "doozy" is used to describe something that is remarkable, unusual, or difficult.

Synonyms: Outstanding, extraordinary, remarkable, exceptional, difficult, problematic.

Related Words: Dozen, dizzy, doily, donor, doubt.

Example Sentences:

• That movie was a doozy – it had me on the edge of my seat the whole time.
• The storm last night was a doozy – it knocked down trees and power lines all over town.
• She got herself into a doozy of a situation when she tried to fix the plumbing herself.
• The final exam was a doozy – it covered everything we learned in the entire semester.