5 letter words starting with H

Parts of Speech

Adjective

Definitions

1. Having a lot of hair on the body or head.
2. Consisting of or resembling hair.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈhɛri/
• UK: /ˈhɛəri/

Origin and Usage

The word "hairy" comes from the Old English word "hǣr," which means "hair." The word has been used to describe things that are covered in hair since the 14th century. It is commonly used to describe animals, particularly those with a lot of fur or hair, but can also be used to describe people or objects that have a lot of hair or hair-like structures.

Synonyms

• Furry
• Hirsute
• Hairy-coated
• Hairy-headed
• Hairy-skinned

Related Words

• Hairs
• Hayer
• Harry
• Haars
• Haste

Example Sentences

1. The bear was hairy and scary.
2. She has a hairy mole on her chin.
3. The caterpillar was covered in hairy spines.
4. The old man had hairy ears and nose.

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions: 1. A thin membrane that partially covers the vaginal opening in some females; 2. The god of marriage in Greek mythology.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈhaɪmən/, UK: /ˈhɪmən/

Origin and Usage: The word "hymen" comes from the Greek word "hymenaios," which means "wedding song." The membrane sense of the word was first used in the 16th century, while the god of marriage sense dates back to ancient Greek mythology.

Synonyms: N/A

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Example Sentences: 1. The hymen is a thin membrane that partially covers the vaginal opening in some females. 2. In Greek mythology, Hymen was the god of marriage and the wedding feast.

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Noun, verb

2. Definitions

1. The quality of being amusing or comical (e.g. "She has a great sense of humor.")
2. A mood or state of mind (e.g. "He was in a good humor today.")
3. A type of literary or artistic genre that is intended to be funny or amusing (e.g. "She writes humor pieces for a magazine.")
4. To comply with the wishes or whims of someone (e.g. "He humored his bosss request for a meeting.")

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈhjuːmər/

UK: /ˈhjuːmə/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "humor" comes from the Latin word "umor," which means "moisture" or "liquid." In medieval times, it was believed that the bodys health was determined by the balance of four bodily fluids, or "humors": blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile. The word "humor" began to be used in the sense of "mood" or "state of mind" in the 16th century, and in the sense of "amusing or comical quality" in the 17th century.

Today, "humor" is used to describe anything that is intended to be funny or amusing, from stand-up comedy to sitcoms to humorous novels and essays. It is also used to describe a persons disposition or temperament, as in "He has a good sense of humor."

5. Synonyms

Comedy, wit, irony, satire, jest, jocularity, amusement, fun, hilarity, levity, mirth

6. Related Words

Amuse, laugh, joke, pun, prank, smile, witty, comic, silly, happy

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Hubby

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A term of endearment for a husband.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈhʌbi/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈhʌbi/

Origin and Usage: The word "hubby" is a shortened form of the word "husband" and has been in use since the late 17th century. It is commonly used as a term of endearment for a husband in informal contexts.

Synonyms: Spouse, partner, mate, better half.

Related Five Letter Words: Happy, hobby, lobby, tubby, chubby.

Example Sentences:

• She loves spending time with her hubby on weekends.
• He surprised his hubby with a romantic dinner on their anniversary.
• She referred to her hubby as her rock and support system.

Hythe

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small port or haven.

Pronunciation (US): /haɪð/

Pronunciation (UK): /haɪð/

Origin and Usage: The word "hythe" comes from Old English "hȳð" meaning "landing place". It has been used since the 14th century to refer to a small port or haven.

Synonyms: Port, harbor, dock, marina, quay.

Related Words: Beach, wharf, pier, jetty, inlet.

Example Sentences:

1. They sailed into the hythe and docked their boat.
2. The hythe was small, but it provided a safe place for the fishermen to land their catch.
3. The towns hythe was once a bustling port, but now it is mainly used by pleasure boats.
4. The hythe was protected from the rough sea by a natural breakwater.
5. The hythe was a popular spot for tourists to take a stroll and watch the boats come and go.