5 letter words starting with EG

egged

Part of Speech: verb (past tense)

Definition: To throw eggs at someone or something.

Pronunciation (US): /ɛɡd/

Pronunciation (UK): /ɛɡd/

Origin and Usage: The word "egged" originates from the Middle English word "eggen" which means "to incite, encourage". The usage of "egged" as a verb to describe the act of throwing eggs at someone or something dates back to the early 20th century.

Synonyms: pelted, bombarded, showered

Related Words: begged, legged, reggae, segno

Example Sentences:

• The angry crowd egged the politicians car as it drove away from the rally.
• She was egged by her classmates on her way to school.
• The pranksters egged the neighbors house on Halloween night.

Here is the result in HTML text formatting: Egger 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. A person who collects eggs, usually from birds or chickens.
2. A bird that lays eggs.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈɛɡər/

UK: /ˈɛɡə/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "egger" is believed to have originated from the Middle English word "egger" or "eggerer," which means a person who collects eggs. It is commonly used to refer to someone who collects eggs from birds or chickens. It can also be used to describe a bird that lays eggs.

5. Synonyms

• Egg collector
• Egg farmer
• Egg gatherer
• Poultry farmer

6. Related Words

• Egret
• Agree
• Grebe
• Regal
• Regma

7. Example Sentences

• The egger collected the eggs from the chickens every morning.
• The egger found a nest of eggs in the woods.
• The birdwatcher spotted an egger in the field.

egret

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A large white heron with long plumes, found chiefly in warmer countries.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈiɡrət/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɛɡrət/

Origin and Usage: The word egret comes from Old French "aigrette," meaning "egret, heron." Egrets are commonly found in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and southern Europe. They are known for their long, white plumes, which were once used to decorate hats and clothing.

Synonyms: Heron, crane, stork

Related Words: Crane, heron, ibis, sparrow, swan

Example Sentences:

• The egret stood motionless in the water, waiting for a fish to swim by.
• The egrets long plumes were once highly prized by hunters and fashion designers.
• She spotted an egret in the distance, soaring over the marshlands.