5 letter words starting with MIN

Miner

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
2. Definitions:
   • A person who works in a mine, typically underground, digging for coal, gold, or other minerals (source: Oxford).
   • To extract coal or other minerals from a mine (source: Merriam-Webster).
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /ˈmaɪnər/
   • UK: /ˈmʌɪnə/
4. Origin and Usage:
   • The word "miner" comes from the Old English word "mīnian," which means "to dig." It has been used in English since the 14th century (source: Etymonline).
   • The term "miner" is primarily used to refer to someone who works in a mine to extract minerals. It can also be used as a verb to describe the act of extracting minerals from a mine.
5. Synonyms: collier, pitman, digger, excavator, driller
6. Related Words:
   • drill
   • shaft
   • ore
   • coal
   • vein
7. Example Sentences:
   • The miner descended into the dark mine to begin his shift.
   • The company plans to mine for gold in the mountains.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A semiaquatic weasel-like animal with dark brown fur, native to North America and Eurasia.
2. A small, soft, luxurious fur obtained from the mink and used to make coats and other clothing.

Pronunciations:

• US: /mɪŋks/
• UK: /mɪŋks/

Origin and Usage:

The word "minks" originated from the Middle English word "minke" and the Old Norse word "minkr". It has been used since the 16th century to refer to the animal and since the early 20th century to refer to the fur. The fur of minks is considered to be one of the most valuable and luxurious furs, and it has been used in the fashion industry for many years.

Synonyms:

• Mink fur
• Mink coat
• Mink stole

Related Words:

• Minim
• Minke
• Minor
• Mince
• Minds

Example Sentences:

1. The minks were seen swimming in the river.
2. She wore a mink coat to the party.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. Small things or people of a particular kind or type. 2. Short for mini-skirt or mini-cooper.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈmɪniz/

UK: /ˈmɪniz/

Origin and Usage

The word "minis" is a shortened form of "miniatures" which originated from the Latin word "minutus" meaning "small". It is commonly used to refer to small things or people of a particular kind or type. It can also be used as a short form of "mini-skirt" or "mini-cooper".

Synonyms

Small, tiny, little, miniature, compact, petite, short, brief.

Related Words

Small, short, petite, brief, micro.

Example Sentences

• She collects minis of different animals.
• The store sells minis of different car models.
• She wore a mini to the party.
• He drove his new mini-cooper to work.

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1. Parts of Speech: Adjective
2. Definitions:
   • Mean or stingy in nature; not generous.
   • Inferior or shabby in quality.
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /ˈmɪŋɡi/
   • UK: /ˈmɪŋɡi/
4. Origin and Usage:
   • The word "mingy" originated in the early 20th century, likely from the Scottish word "mingin" meaning foul or disgusting.
   • It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who is ungenerous or cheap, or to describe something that is of inferior quality.
5. Synonyms:
   • Stingy, tightfisted, miserly, cheap, ungenerous, niggardly, penny-pinching
6. Related Words:
   • Meiny, mingy, minny
7. Example Sentences:
   • He was so mingy, he wouldn even buy his own daughter a birthday present.
   • The hotel room was mingy and smelled of mold.

Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb

Definitions

Noun: An excavation in the earth for extracting coal and other minerals.

Verb: Extract (coal or other minerals) from a mine.

Pronunciations

US: /maɪnz/

UK: /maɪnz/

Origin and Usage

The word "mines" originated from the Middle English word "minen" which means "to dig." It has been used in English since the 14th century as a noun and since the 15th century as a verb. Mines are commonly used to extract coal, gold, silver, and other minerals from the earth.

Synonyms

Excavation, Pit, Quarry, Shaft

Related Words

Coal, Metal, Shaft, Quarry, Stone

Example Sentences

Noun: The miners were trapped in the mines for two days.

Verb: The company mines for gold in South Africa.