5 letter words starting with KL

The following list contains 3 five letter words in English

5 letter words starting with KL in English

5 letter words starting with KLO


5 letter words starting with KLU


Common 5 letter words starting with KL with meaning

WordDefinition
KLONG
Parts of Speech

Klong is a noun.

Definitions

Klong is a Thai word that means a canal or a waterway.

Pronunciations

US: /klɑːŋ/

UK: /klɒŋ/

Origin and Usage

Klong is a Thai word that originated from the Thai language. It is commonly used in Thailand to refer to a canal or a waterway. It is also used in other Southeast Asian countries such as Laos and Cambodia.

Synonyms

There are no direct synonyms for klong in English.

Related Words
  • along
  • clang
  • flong
  • plong
  • slong
Example Sentences
  • The klong in Bangkok is a popular tourist attraction.
  • The locals use the klong to transport goods to the market.
  • The klong is polluted and needs to be cleaned.
KLOOF
Parts of Speech

Kloof is a noun.

Definitions

Kloof refers to a deep, narrow valley or gorge with steep sides, typically formed by a river or stream.

Pronunciations

US: /kluːf/

UK: /klʊf/

Origin and Usage

The word kloof originated from Afrikaans, a language spoken in South Africa. It is commonly used in South African English to refer to a deep, narrow valley or gorge.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for kloof include canyon, gorge, ravine, and chasm.

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words to kloof include canyon, creel, and gorge.

Example Sentences
  • They hiked through the kloof and marveled at the beauty of the landscape.
  • The river had carved a deep kloof through the mountains.
  • The kloof was so narrow that they had to walk single file.
KLUTZ
Klutz Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions
  • an awkward or clumsy person
Pronunciations
  • US: /klʌts/
  • UK: /klʌts/
Origin and Usage

The word "klutz" originated from Yiddish, a language used by Ashkenazi Jews. It was first recorded in English in 1940. It is a colloquial term used to describe someone who is clumsy or awkward in their movements.

Synonyms
  • clumsy person
  • bungler
  • stumblebum
  • klutzoid
Related Words
  • awked
  • clerk
  • fluke
  • gruel
  • plunk
Example Sentences
  • He was such a klutz that he spilled coffee on his shirt every morning.
  • The klutz tripped over his own feet and fell down the stairs.
  • She was a klutz when it came to sports, but excelled in academics.