5 letter words starting with F

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

1. (Noun) A fairy or a supernatural being, often depicted as small and delicate with wings.

2. (Adjective) Relating to or resembling a fairy or fairies.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈferi/

UK: /ˈfeəri/

Origin and Usage:

The word "faery" originated from Middle English "faierie," which means "enchantment" or "magic." It is often used in literature to describe a magical or mystical world, typically inhabited by fairies or other supernatural beings.

Synonyms:

fairy, elf, sprite, imp, pixie

Related Words:

fable, faith, false, fancy, farce

Example Sentences:

1. The young girl believed in faeries and often left out milk and honey for them to enjoy.

2. The garden was filled with faery lights that twinkled in the darkness.

3. The faery queen granted the young prince three wishes in exchange for his service.

4. The authors writing often featured faery creatures and enchanted forests.

5. The little girl wore a faery costume for Halloween and fluttered around the neighborhood with her wings.

Parts of Speech

Furzy is an adjective.

Definitions

Furzy means covered with or consisting of furze, which is a type of prickly shrub.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈfərzi/

UK: /ˈfəːzi/

Origin and Usage

The word furzy comes from the Old English word fyrs, which means furze. It has been used in English since the 14th century.

Furzy is typically used to describe areas covered in furze or to describe the characteristics of furze itself.

Synonyms

The synonyms of furzy include thorny, prickly, bristly, and spiny.

Related Words

The related 5 letter words to furzy include fuzed, fuzes, fuzil, furyl, and fuzzy.

Example Sentences

• The furzy field was difficult to walk through.
• The furzy bushes were filled with thorns.
• The furzy landscape was beautiful but dangerous.

Parts of Speech

Adjective

Definitions

• Having the texture or flavor of fudge.
• Soft and sticky, like fudge.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈfʌdʒi/
• UK: /ˈfʌdʒi/

Origin and Usage

The word "fudgy" is derived from "fudge," which is a type of candy made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream. It was first recorded in the early 20th century, and its usage has since expanded beyond the realm of candy to describe anything that has the texture or flavor of fudge. It is commonly used to describe desserts, such as brownies or cakes, that are soft and rich in texture.

Synonyms

• Chewy
• Gooey
• Soft
• Sticky

Related Words

• Fudge
• Flaky
• Gummy
• Juicy
• Moist

Example Sentences

• The brownies were so fudgy that they practically melted in her mouth.
• She loved the fudgy texture of the chocolate cake.
• The frosting was thick and fudgy, just the way she liked it.

Definition of Frosh

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Frosh is a slang term that refers to a first-year or freshman student, typically in high school or college.

3. Pronunciations: US: /frɑʃ/; UK: /frɒʃ/

4. Origin and Usage: The term "frosh" is believed to have originated in American colleges in the early 1900s. It is a shortened version of the word "freshman," which is used to describe a first-year student. The term has since spread to high schools and is commonly used among students to refer to themselves or their peers. It is also used by school administrators and teachers.

5. Synonyms: Freshman, first-year student, new student, newcomer, rookie.

6. Related Words: Fresh, frost, frisk, froth, fraught.

7. Example Sentences:

• "The frosh orientation program helped new students get familiar with the campus."
• "The frosh team won the game against the sophomores."
• "The school organized a frosh-soph dance to welcome new and returning students."

Here is the dictionary-style definition of the word "fuzzy": fuzzy

Parts of Speech: adjective

Definition: having a fluffy or frizzy texture or appearance; unclear or indistinct

Pronunciations: US: /ˈfʌzi/; UK: /ˈfʌzi/

Origin and Usage: The word "fuzzy" originated in the early 18th century from the noun "fuzz", which meant "a mass of soft, fluffy material." It is commonly used to describe things that have a soft, fluffy texture or appearance, such as a fuzzy sweater or a fuzzy caterpillar. It can also be used to describe something that is unclear or indistinct, such as a fuzzy memory or a fuzzy image.

Synonyms: fluffy, frizzy, unclear, indistinct

Related Words: fluff, frizz, hazy, muzzy

Example Sentences:

• She wore a fuzzy sweater that was soft to the touch.
• The caterpillar was covered in fuzzy hair.
• His memory of the event was fuzzy, and he couldn remember all the details.
• The picture was fuzzy and hard to make out.