5 letter words starting with LOR

Parts of Speech

"Lords" is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, "lords" refer to someone who has power or authority over others, especially a nobleman or a member of the House of Lords. As a verb, "lords" mean to act like a lord, to dominate or control someone or something.

Pronunciations

• US: lɔrdz
• UK: lɔːdz

Origin and Usage

The word "lords" originated from the Old English word "hlāford" which means "master of the house". It has been used since the 12th century to refer to a nobleman or a person who has power or authority over others. In modern usage, it is often used in reference to members of the House of Lords in the UK parliament.

Synonyms

As a noun, "lords" can be synonymous with nobles, aristocrats, or peers. As a verb, "lords" can be synonymous with dominates, controls, or rules.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words include loads, lords, and sored.

Example Sentences

• As a noun: The lords of the manor were responsible for the welfare of their tenants.
• As a verb: The company lords over its competitors in the industry.

lores

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• The parts of a birds plumage that are not the flight feathers, especially the neck feathers.
• The area between the eyebrows and the hairline.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈlɔrz/
• UK: /ˈlɔːz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "lores" comes from the Latin word "lōrum" which means "strap, thong, or rein." It is a term used in ornithology to refer to the feathers on a birds head and neck that are not flight feathers. In anatomy, it refers to the area between the eyebrows and the hairline. "Lore" is also used as a synonym for "legend" or "myth" in some contexts.

5. Synonyms:

• Feathers
• Plumage
• Myths
• Legends

6. Related Words:

• Loser
• Roles
• Soler
• Sores
• Sorel

7. Example Sentences:

• The birds lores were a vibrant shade of red.
• She applied lotion to her lores to prevent sunburn.
• The lore of the ancient civilization was shrouded in mystery.

Loris

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small, slow-moving, nocturnal primate found in tropical Asia and Africa. It has large eyes, a round head, and a pointed snout.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈlɔrɪs/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈlɒrɪs/

Origin and Usage: The word "loris" comes from the Dutch word "loeris," which means "clown." The word was first used in English in the early 18th century to describe a type of slow-moving primate found in Asia and Africa.

Synonyms: Slow Loris, Pygmy Loris, Slender Loris, Grey Loris, Red Loris

Related Words: Sloth, Lemur, Baboon, Chimp, Gibon

Example Sentences:

• The loris is a nocturnal animal that spends most of its time in trees.
• The loris has a round head and large eyes that help it see in the dark.
• The loris is a slow-moving primate that is often kept as a pet.
• The loris is an endangered species due to habitat loss and poaching.

Lorry 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A large, heavy motor vehicle used for transporting goods or troops; a truck (British English).
2. A large, open wagon with no sides, used for carrying coal, ore, or other heavy loads (archaic).

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈlɔːri/
• UK: /ˈlɒri/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "lorry" originated in the UK in the early 20th century as a shortened form of "motor lorry". It is commonly used in British English to refer to a large, heavy motor vehicle used for transporting goods or troops. In American English, this type of vehicle is more commonly referred to as a "truck".

5. Synonyms:

• Truck
• Semi-trailer
• 18-wheeler
• Big rig

6. Related Words:

• Truck
• Wagon
• Trailer
• Motor
• Carry

7. Example Sentences:

• He drove the lorry to the warehouse to pick up the shipment.
• The old coal lorry rattled down the road, spewing black smoke from its exhaust.