5 letter words starting with LE

Leaky

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Allowing liquid or gas to pass through a hole or crack

Pronunciations: US: /ˈliki/, UK: /ˈliːki/

Origin and Usage: The word "leaky" originated from the Middle English word "lek" which means "to leak". It has been in use since the 15th century. "Leaky" is commonly used to describe a container or surface that is not properly sealed and allows liquid or gas to escape through a hole or crack.

Synonyms: Porous, permeable, penetrable, unsealed, not airtight, not watertight

Related Words: Leak, peaky, teaks, bleak, reaky

Example Sentences:

• The roof was so leaky that water was dripping into the house.
• The old water bottle was leaky and needed to be replaced.
• The tire had a leaky valve, causing it to lose air quickly.

Leper

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person who has been rejected or ostracized by society due to a contagious disease, typically leprosy.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈlɛpər/, UK: /ˈliːpə/

Origin and Usage: The word "leper" comes from the Late Latin word "lepra," which means "leprosy." The term was first used in the 14th century to describe people who suffered from leprosy, a contagious disease that causes skin sores, nerve damage, and muscle weakness. Over time, the word "leper" has come to be used more broadly to describe anyone who has been rejected or ostracized by society.

Synonyms: Outcast, Pariah, Rejected Person, Social Outcast, Exile.

Related Words: Loper, Peery, Reply, Plyer, Leper.

Example Sentences:

• After he was diagnosed with leprosy, he was treated like a leper and forced to live in isolation.
• She felt like a leper after her friends found out about her embarrassing secret.
• The homeless man was treated like a leper by the people in the neighborhood.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A small, nocturnal, tree-dwelling primate native to Madagascar, characterized by large eyes, a pointed snout, and a long tail.
2. Any of various strepsirrhine primates, such as the aye-aye, bushbaby, or indris, native to Madagascar and adjacent islands.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈliːmər/
• UK: /ˈliːmə/

Origin and Usage

The word "lemur" comes from the Latin word "lemures," which means "spirits of the dead." The name was given to these primates by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century because of their nocturnal habits and ghostly appearance. Lemurs are found only on the island of Madagascar and nearby islands. They are threatened by habitat loss and hunting.

Synonyms

Nocturnal primate, bushbaby, aye-aye, indris

Related Words

Madam, llama, maple, camel, lemon

Example Sentences

• The lemur is one of the most endangered primates in the world.
• Lemurs are unique to Madagascar and are found nowhere else in the world.
• The aye-aye is a type of lemur known for its long, thin fingers.

lehrs 1. Parts of Speech: noun
2. Definitions: a type of oven used in glassmaking to cool and anneal glass objects
3. Pronunciations: US: /lɛrz/, UK: /lɜːz/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "lehr" is derived from the German word "Lehr" which means "teaching". It was first used in English in the 19th century to refer to a type of oven used in glassmaking. Lehrs are used to cool and anneal glass objects, making them less brittle and more durable. They are an essential part of the glassmaking process, and are still used today in modern glass factories.
5. Synonyms: annealing oven, glass oven
6. Related Words: glair, haler, hares, heals, hears
7. Example Sentences:

• The glassblower carefully placed the hot glass object in the lehr to cool and anneal it.
• The lehr is an essential part of the glassmaking process.
• After the glass objects have been formed, they are placed in the lehr to cool and become stronger.

Lefty

Part(s) of speech: Noun, adjective

Definition: A person who is left-handed or who predominantly uses their left hand for tasks. As an adjective, it describes something that is designed or suited for left-handed people.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈlɛfti/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈlɛfti/

Origin and Usage: The word "lefty" originates from the word "left," which means the opposite of right. It has been used informally since the late 19th century to describe left-handed people. As an adjective, it is used to describe tools, equipment, or products that are specifically designed for left-handed individuals.

Synonyms: Southpaw, left-handed person, left-hander

Related Words: South, hasty, hefty, theft

Example Sentences:

• As a lefty, he struggled to use the right-handed scissors.
• The baseball pitcher was a lefty, and his curveball was almost impossible to hit.
• She bought a lefty guitar so she could play more comfortably.