5 letter words starting with LOA

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: a type of soil that is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
• Verb: to cover, treat, or mix with loam.

Pronunciations:

• US: /loʊmz/
• UK: /ləʊmz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "loam" originated from the Old English word "lām," which means "clay." It has been used in English since the 14th century. Loam is a type of soil that is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt. It is commonly found in areas with temperate climates and is known for its fertility and ability to retain moisture. As a verb, "loam" means to cover, treat, or mix with loam.

Synonyms:

• topsoil
• earth
• soil
• clay
• silt

Related Words:

• alums
• foams
• flams
• slams
• teams

Example Sentences:

• The garden had rich, dark loam that was perfect for growing vegetables.
• The farmer loamed the field to improve its fertility.

Here is the requested information: Loafs 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: Plural form of loaf, a quantity of bread that is shaped and baked in one piece.

Verb: To spend time doing nothing in particular or to move slowly and lazily.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /loʊfs/

UK: /ləʊfs/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "loafs" is the plural form of the noun "loaf", which originated from the Old English word "hlaf" meaning "bread". The verb form of "loafs" means to spend time doing nothing in particular or to move slowly and lazily. It is commonly used in informal contexts.

5. Synonyms:

Noun: Bread, Roll, Bun

Verb: Laze, Lounge, Idle

6. Related Words:

Loans, Loath, Lofts, Loops, Loris

7. Example Sentences:

Noun: She bought two loafs of bread from the bakery.

Verb: He just loafs around the house all day, not doing anything productive.

Loach

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small freshwater fish with barbels around the mouth, found in Eurasia and North Africa.

Pronunciations: US: loʊtʃ, UK: ləʊtʃ

Origin and Usage: The word "loach" comes from the Old English word "loche." Loaches are a type of bottom-dwelling fish that are typically found in freshwater. They are often kept as pets in aquariums.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Roach, Coach, Poach, Broach, Cloak

Example Sentences:

• She caught a loach while fishing in the river.
• The loach is a popular aquarium fish.
• Loaches are bottom-dwelling fish that feed on small insects and crustaceans.