5 letter words starting with FLOU

Flour

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Flour is a finely ground powder made from grains, nuts, seeds, or roots. It is used in baking to make cakes, bread, and pastries.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈflaʊər/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈflaʊər/

Origin and Usage: The word "flour" comes from the Old French word "flour" meaning "flower" or "blossom". It has been used in English since the 12th century. Flour is a common ingredient in baking and cooking, and is used to make a variety of foods such as bread, cakes, and pastries.

Synonyms: Powder, dust, meal, fine particles

Related Words: Bread, yeast, sugar, wheat, grain

Example Sentences:

• She sifted the flour to remove any lumps.
• The recipe calls for two cups of flour.
• He sprinkled flour on the countertop before rolling out the dough.
• Gluten-free flour is a good option for people with celiac disease.
• She added a pinch of salt to the flour mixture before mixing it with water.

Flout

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to intentionally disregard or disobey a rule or convention

Pronunciations: US: /flaʊt/; UK: /flaʊt/

Origin and Usage: The word "flout" comes from the Old Norse word "flauta" which means "to play the flute." It was first used in English in the 16th century with the meaning "to play the flute or pipe." Later, it took on the meaning of "to mock or jeer at" and eventually the meaning of "to disregard or disobey a rule or convention."

Synonyms: defy, disobey, disregard, mock, scoff, scorn

Related Words: fault, float, clout, scout, stout

Example Sentences:

• He flouted the dress code and wore jeans to the wedding.
• She flouted the law and drove without a license.
• The company flouted environmental regulations and polluted the river.