5 letter words starting with LUR

Heres what I came up with: Lurex 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

Lurex is a type of yarn or fabric that is made with metallic fibers, giving it a shiny, glittery appearance.

3. Pronunciations

US: loo-reks

UK: loo-reks

4. Origin and Usage

The term "lurex" was first used in the 1940s to describe a type of yarn that was made with metallic fibers. It quickly became popular for use in clothing and accessories, especially during the 1960s and 1970s disco era. Today, lurex is still used in fashion, as well as in home decor and crafting.

5. Synonyms

Metallic yarn, glitter yarn, sparkly yarn

6. Related Words

Glitz, spark, shine, metal, fiber

7. Example Sentences

• She wore a dress made of lurex to the party, and it caught everyones attention.
• The knitting store had a wide variety of lurex yarns to choose from.
• The Christmas tree was decorated with ornaments that had lurex accents.

Here is the requested information about the word "lures": Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: objects or substances used to attract fish or other animals so they can be caught

Verb: to tempt or attract someone or something

Pronunciations:

US: /lʊrz/

UK: /ljʊəz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "lures" originated from the Middle English word "luren" which means "to lie in wait". It has been used since the 14th century to refer to objects or substances that are used to attract fish or other animals so they can be caught. The verb form of the word is used to describe the act of tempting or attracting someone or something.

Synonyms:

Noun: bait, decoy, enticement, trap, hook

Verb: entice, attract, tempt, seduce, decoy

Related Words:

bluer, rules, sluer

Example Sentences:

Noun:

1. The fisherman used various lures to catch different types of fish.
2. She carefully selected the right lure to attract the biggest fish in the lake.

Verb:

1. The company lures customers in with attractive discounts and promotions.
2. He was lured into a trap by the promise of easy money.

Lurch

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• verb: make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger
• verb: act or move in a sudden, awkward, or unexpected way
• noun: an abrupt uncontrolled movement; a stagger

Pronunciations:

• US: /lərtʃ/
• UK: /lɜːtʃ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "lurch" originated in the late 16th century from the French word "lourche" meaning a game played with a ball. Its meaning evolved to refer to an unsteady movement, and later to a sudden or unexpected movement. Today, "lurch" is commonly used to describe a sudden or uncontrolled movement or change in direction.

Synonyms:

• stagger
• lunge
• pitch
• sway
• tilt

Related Words:

• crash
• fling
• plunge
• shake
• surge

Example Sentences:

• He lurched to his feet and stumbled towards the door.
• The boat lurched violently in the stormy sea.
• She lurched forward as the train suddenly stopped.
• The economy is in a lurch due to the pandemic.