5 letter words starting with JE

The following list contains 16 five letter words in English

5 letter words starting with JE in English

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5 letter words starting with JEB


5 letter words starting with JEE


5 letter words starting with JEL


5 letter words starting with JEN


5 letter words starting with JER


5 letter words starting with JES


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5 letter words starting with JEW


Common 5 letter words starting with JE with meaning

WordDefinition
JEERS
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  1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
  2. Definitions:
    • Noun: Rude and mocking remarks or laughter.
    • Verb: Make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice.
  3. Pronunciations:
    • US: /dʒɪrz/
    • UK: /dʒɪəz/
  4. Origin and Usage:
  5. The word "jeers" originated from Middle English "geren" meaning "to make a mocking sound". It has been used in English since the 16th century. "Jeers" is commonly used to describe rude and mocking remarks or laughter, usually directed towards someone or something.

  6. Synonyms: Mockery, ridicule, taunts, derision, scorn
  7. Related Words: Cheers, peers, gears, bears, fears
  8. Example Sentences:
    • He was met with jeers and boos from the crowd.
    • The group of bullies jeered at the new student.
    • She couldn help but jeer at his ridiculous outfit.
JESSE
Parts of Speech:

Noun, Proper

Definitions:

1. A male given name.
2. A female given name.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈdʒɛsi/
UK: /ˈdʒɛsi/

Origin and Usage:

The name Jesse is of Hebrew origin and means "gift" or "Gods gracious gift". It has been used as a given name for both males and females in English-speaking countries since the Protestant Reformation.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

Dress, Press, Bless, Fesse, Lesse

Example Sentences:

1. Jesse Jackson is a civil rights activist and Baptist minister.
2. Jesse Owens was an American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin.

JERKY
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Parts of Speech: noun, adjective

Definitions:

  • (n.) meat that has been cut into thin strips and dried, often seasoned with spices
  • (adj.) characterized by abrupt stops and starts, uneven or halting

Pronunciations:

  • (US) /ˈdʒɜr.ki/
  • (UK) /ˈdʒɜː.ki/

Origin and Usage:

The word "jerky" originated from the Quechua word "charki," which means "dried, salted meat." It was first recorded in English in the 1800s and referred specifically to dried meat. The adjective form of "jerky" was first recorded in the 1880s and refers to something that is uneven or halting.

Synonyms:

  • beef jerky
  • biltong
  • dried meat

Related Words:

  • beefy
  • crisp
  • meaty
  • spicy
  • tasty

Example Sentences:

  • The hiker brought jerky with him on the trail for a quick protein boost.
  • The cars jerky movements made her feel nauseous.
JENNY
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Noun

2. Definitions
  1. A female given name.
  2. A spinning machine used in textile mills.
  3. A small bird, also known as a wren.
3. Pronunciations
  • US: /ˈdʒɛni/
  • UK: /ˈdʒɛni/
4. Origin and Usage

The name Jenny is of English origin and is a diminutive form of the name Jennifer. It was first used as a name in the 18th century and became popular in the 19th century. The spinning machine called a jenny was invented in the 18th century and named after the name Jennifer. The small bird known as a wren is also called a Jenny Wren.

5. Synonyms
  • None
6. Related Words
  • Jenna
  • Jesse
  • Jacob
  • Jared
  • Julia
7. Example Sentences
  • Jenny is a popular name for girls in the United States.
  • The jenny spinning machine revolutionized the textile industry.
  • The Jenny Wren is a small bird found in Europe and Asia.
JELLY
Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Definitions:

Noun: a sweet, semi-solid food made from fruit juice and sugar, which is usually spread on bread or toast.

Verb: to make something into jelly or to become jelly-like in consistency.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈdʒɛli/

UK: /ˈdʒɛli/

Origin and Usage:

The word "jelly" has its origins in the Middle English word "gely" which means "to congeal". The noun form of "jelly" has been in use since the 14th century, while the verb form has been in use since the 17th century. "Jelly" is commonly used in American and British English to refer to a sweet, semi-solid food made from fruit juice and sugar, which is usually spread on bread or toast.

Synonyms:

Jam, marmalade, fruit spread

Related Words:

Apple, grape, peach, sugar

Example Sentences:

Noun:

  • She spread some jelly on her toast.
  • He likes to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Verb:

  • She jellied the cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving dinner.
  • The soup has started to jelly in the fridge.