5 letter words starting with FL

Flans

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definition: A type of dessert made of sweetened custard with a caramel topping.
3. Pronunciations: US: /flænz/, UK: /flɑːnz/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "flan" comes from the Old French word "flaon", which means "cake". Flans are a popular dessert in many countries, including Spain, Mexico, and France. They are often served cold and can be made with various flavors, such as vanilla, chocolate, or coconut.
5. Synonyms: Custard tart, caramel custard, crème caramel
6. Related Words: Cakes, tarts, pies, sweets, pasty
7. Example Sentences:
   • She made a delicious flan for dessert.
   • He ordered a flan and a cup of coffee.
   • The restaurants flan was the perfect end to the meal.

Fluky

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definitions:

1. dependent on chance or luck; unpredictable
2. occurring by chance; accidental

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈfluːki/
• UK: /ˈflʌki/

Origin and Usage:

The word "fluky" originated in the early 19th century as a colloquialism in the US and UK. It is derived from the word "fluke," which means a chance occurrence or an accidental stroke of good luck. The word "fluky" is used to describe something that is dependent on chance or luck, and is often used in a negative context to describe a situation that is unpredictable or unreliable.

Synonyms: accidental, chance, coincidental, fortuitous, haphazard, random, unpredictable

Related Words: flake, flaky, flume, flung, flunk

Example Sentences:

1. The outcome of the game was fluky and unpredictable.
2. Her success was not due to hard work, but rather to a fluky turn of events.
3. The weather was fluky, with sudden changes in temperature and wind direction.

Flits 1. Parts of Speech: Flits is a verb. 2. Definitions: Flits means to move quickly and lightly from one place to another. 3. Pronunciations: US: /flɪts/ UK: /flɪts/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "flits" originated from the Middle English word "fleten" which means to float. It is commonly used in modern English to describe a quick and light movement, often used in the context of birds or insects. 5. Synonyms: Some synonyms of "flits" include dart, flicker, flutter, and zip. 6. Related Words: Some related 5 letter words to "flits" include lifts, rifts, and shifts. 7. Example Sentences:

• The hummingbird flits from flower to flower.
• The butterfly flits about in the garden.
• She flits around the room, tidying up as she goes.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: a group of ships, boats, or other vessels under one command, especially a navy or commercial fleet
• Adjective: moving swiftly; rapid
• Verb: (1) move or pass quickly; (2) come together and form a group or groups

Pronunciations:

• US: /fliːt/
• UK: /fliːt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "fleet" originated from the Old English word "flēot," which means "ship, vessel, or boat." Its usage has evolved over time to refer to a group of ships or boats under one command, especially a navy or commercial fleet. It is also used as an adjective to describe something that moves swiftly, and as a verb to describe movement or grouping.

Synonyms:

• armada
• navy
• convoy
• rapid
• quick

Related Words:

• float
• leapt
• beast
• beaut
• bleat

Example Sentences:

• The fleet sailed out of the harbor towards the open sea.
• The cheetah is known for its fleet speed.
• The birds fleet together in the sky as they migrate south for the winter.

flype

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A Scottish term for a sudden reversal or upset, especially in a game or contest.

Pronunciations: US: /flaɪp/; UK: /flaɪp/

Origin and Usage: The term "flype" originated in Scotland and is commonly used in Scottish English. It is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "flipa," which means "to turn over" or "upset." The term is often used in sports, games, and contests to describe a sudden reversal of fortune or a surprising upset.

Synonyms: Upset, reversal, turnaround, surprise, shock

Related Words: Flaky, Flank, Flare, Flask, Flats

Example Sentences:

• After being down by two goals, the team staged an impressive flype and won the game in the final minutes.
• The political election was marked by a flype as the underdog candidate unexpectedly won by a large margin.
• The chess match was full of flypes as both players made surprising moves that upset the balance of the game.