5 letter words starting with MOT

Moths

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• a usually nocturnal insect related to the butterfly, with two pairs of broad wings that are covered with scales and a long proboscis for feeding on nectar or juices (US: /mɑθs/, UK: /mɒθs/)

3. Pronunciations: US: /mɑθs/, UK: /mɒθs/

4. Origin and Usage:

• The word "moth" originated from Old English "moððe" and Middle English "motte".
• They are usually seen as pests since they can damage clothing, furniture, and other materials. However, they also play an important role in pollination and as a food source for other animals.

5. Synonyms:

• Butterfly
• Winged Insect

6. Related Words:

• Beech
• Wages
• Chaos
• Shoes
• Plush

7. Example Sentences:

• She was afraid of moths because they always flew into her face.
• The moth was attracted to the light in the room.
• The moth caterpillar spun a cocoon to protect itself while it transformed into an adult.

Parts of Speech

Adjective

Definitions

1. Of or resembling a moth.
2. Infested with or caused by moths.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈmɑːθi/
• UK: /ˈmɒθi/

Origin and Usage

The word "mothy" is derived from the noun "moth", which is Old English in origin. It is first recorded in the 16th century, and was originally used to describe something that was infested with moths. Today, it is more commonly used to describe something that resembles or is characteristic of a moth.

Synonyms

• moth-like
• moth-eaten
• mothball-scented

Related Words

• moths
• myths
• bothy
• cloth
• heath

Example Sentences

• The old coat was mothy and had holes in it from the moth infestation.
• The garden was full of mothy plants, with leaves that looked like moth wings.
• She wrinkled her nose at the mothy smell of the old book.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A polyphonic choral composition that sets a religious text to music.
2. A short piece of sacred choral music, typically polyphonic and unaccompanied.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmoʊtɛt/
• UK: /ˈməʊtɛt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "motet" comes from the French "mot" meaning "word." It originated in the 13th century and was used to describe a type of polyphonic choral music that set a religious text to music. The motet was popular throughout the Renaissance and Baroque periods and is still performed today in classical music concerts and religious services.

Synonyms:

Choral composition, polyphonic music, sacred music

Related Words:

• Chant
• Hymns
• Madam
• Octet
• Opera

Example Sentences:

1. The choir performed a beautiful motet during the church service.
2. The composer wrote a new motet for the upcoming concert.

Here is the answer to your query: Motel

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: A roadside hotel designed for motorists, typically having the rooms arranged in a low building with parking directly outside.

Pronunciations: (US) /moʊˈtɛl/, (UK) /məʊˈtɛl/

Origin and Usage: The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the entrepreneur Arthur Heineman, who opened the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California. The term is a blend of "motor" and "hotel," reflecting its original purpose of providing lodging for motorists. Motels became popular in the United States in the 1930s and 1940s, as the advent of the automobile made travel more accessible to the middle class.

Synonyms: Motor inn, motor court, auto court, lodge, inn

Related Words: Hotel, lodge, guest, suite, cabin

Example Sentences:

• They stopped at a motel for the night.
• The motel was clean and comfortable.
• The motel had a swimming pool and a restaurant.
• They parked their car outside the motel room.
• The motel was located on the outskirts of town.