5 letter words starting with IRON

Parts of Speech

"Irons" is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, "irons" refers to a type of golf club used for hitting the ball out of difficult lies or bunkers. As a verb, "irons" means to press or smooth with a heated iron, or to restrain someone with handcuffs or shackles.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈaɪrənz/

UK: /ˈaɪənz/

Origin and Usage

The word "irons" originated from the Old English word "īren," which means "made of iron." The golf club known as "irons" has been used since the 15th century, while the verb form of "irons" has been used since the 14th century. The term "irons" is commonly used in golf and law enforcement contexts.

Synonyms

For the noun form of "irons," synonyms include golf club, iron club, and iron. For the verb form, synonyms include press, smooth, flatten, and restrain.

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words include: iron, siren, rinse, risen, and rosin.

Example Sentences

• He hit the ball with his irons.
• She was arrested and put in irons.
• He irons his shirts every morning.

Irony

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A situation in which there is a contrast or discrepancy between what is expected or intended and what actually occurs.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈaɪrəni/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈaɪrəni/

Origin and Usage: The word "irony" comes from the Greek word "eironeia," which means "dissimulation" or "feigned ignorance." It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe a rhetorical device in which a speaker says one thing but means another. Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include a broader range of situations in which there is a contrast or discrepancy between what is expected or intended and what actually occurs.

Synonyms: Sarcasm, satire, mockery, cynicism, paradox.

Related Words: Satire, humor, wit, pun, tease.

Example Sentences:

1. It was an irony that the firefighters house burned down.
2. It is an irony that the politician who campaigned against corruption was later found guilty of embezzlement.
3. The irony of the situation was not lost on him.
4. It is an irony that the company that produces cigarettes also funds anti-smoking campaigns.
5. The irony of the situation was that the person who had been the most critical of his work was the one who ended up hiring him.