5 letter words starting with LAP

Here is the requested information on "lapel": Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. The part of a garment that is turned back at the front opening.
2. A similar, often ornamental, part of a suit or jacket.

Pronunciations

• US: /ləˈpɛl/
• UK: /ləˈpɛl/

Origin and Usage

The word "lapel" originated from the Dutch word "lap" which means "piece" or "patch". It was first used in English in the 1670s to refer to the part of a garment that is turned back at the front opening. Today, "lapel" generally refers to the folded flaps of cloth on the front of a suit or jacket, which are either notched or peaked.

Synonyms

• Collar
• Flap
• Lappet
• Revers
• Turnover

Related Words

• Panel
• Label
• Maple
• Apple
• Papel

Example Sentences

1. He pinned a flower to his lapel before heading to the wedding.
2. The suit had a notch lapel and two buttons.
3. She adjusted his lapel before he went on stage.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A rabbit or hare.
2. A fur made from the skin of a rabbit or hare.

Pronunciations:

• US: luh-pin
• UK: lah-pen

Origin and Usage:

The word "lapin" comes from the French word for rabbit. It is primarily used in English to refer to rabbits or hares, or to the fur made from their skin.

Synonyms:

• Rabbit
• Hare
• Bunny

Related Words:

• Bunny
• Rabbi
• Hedge
• Civet
• Mouse

Example Sentences:

1. She saw a cute little lapin hopping through the meadow.
2. Her coat was made of soft, warm lapin fur.

lapse

Part of Speech: noun, verb

Definition:

• (noun) a temporary failure or slip in concentration or memory
• (verb) to gradually fall into a worse state or condition

Pronunciations:

• US: /læps/
• UK: /læps/

Origin and Usage:

The word "lapse" originated from the Latin word "lapsus," which means "a slipping or falling." It has been in use in English since the late 16th century. The word is commonly used in a variety of contexts, including legal, medical, and everyday situations.

Synonyms:

• failure
• mistake
• error
• fault
• slip

Related Words:

• clasp
• crisp
• grasp
• plush
• trips

Example Sentences:

• She had a lapse in memory and forgot her own address.
• His concentration lapsed, and he made a mistake on the test.
• Without regular maintenance, the building will lapse into disrepair.
• He was so tired that he lapsed into unconsciousness.