5 letter words starting with GER

Germs

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: Microorganisms, especially those that cause disease.

Pronunciations: US: /dʒɜrmz/, UK: /dʒɜːmz/

Origin and Usage: The word "germs" comes from the French word "germe" meaning "bud" or "sprout". It was first used in English in the mid-1800s to describe microorganisms, especially those that cause disease. Today, the word is commonly used to refer to any type of microbe, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Synonyms: Microbes, bacteria, viruses, pathogens, microorganisms.

Related Words: Virus, fungi, bacteria, cells, yeast.

Example Sentences:

1. Washing your hands regularly is an effective way to kill germs.
2. Many illnesses are caused by germs that are spread through the air.
3. The doctor prescribed antibiotics to kill the germs that were causing the infection.
4. Its important to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze to prevent the spread of germs.
5. Some germs can survive on surfaces for several hours, so its important to disinfect frequently touched objects like doorknobs and light switches.

Germy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Containing or infected with germs or microorganisms that can cause disease.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈdʒɜrmi/; UK: /ˈdʒɜːmi/

Origin and Usage: The word "germy" is derived from the noun "germ" which comes from the Latin word "germen" meaning "sprout" or "bud". The adjective form of "germ" is used to describe something that is contaminated with germs or microorganisms that can cause disease. The usage of "germy" has been increasing in recent years due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Synonyms: Infected, contaminated, diseased, unclean, unsanitary.

Related Words: Germs, germs, gummy, gemmy, gimpy.

Example Sentences:

• Wash your hands regularly to prevent the spread of germy bacteria.
• The doctor advised her to avoid touching germy surfaces in public places.
• He caught a cold from his germy coworker who didn cover their mouth while coughing.
• The restaurant was shut down due to reports of germy conditions in the kitchen.