5 letter words starting with PET

Petal 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions: A petal is one of the separate, often colorful, parts of a flower that surround the reproductive organs. 3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈpɛtəl/
UK: /ˈpɛt(ə)l/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "petal" originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin word "petalum," which means "thin metal plate." The usage of the word "petal" is mainly in botany and related fields. 5. Synonyms: Bloom, blossom, flower, floret, corolla. 6. Related Words: Flora, stoma, sepia, pollen, stipe. 7. Example Sentences: - The rose has soft, velvety petals that are a deep shade of red. - She carefully plucked the petals off the daisy one by one. - The petals of the sunflower are arranged in a spiral pattern. - The cherry blossom tree is known for its delicate pink petals. - The wind blew the petals off the apple blossom tree.

Heres your result: Parts of Speech

Peter is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

• As a noun, Peter refers to a mans name or a small, flat-bottomed boat used for fishing.
• As a verb, Peter means to diminish gradually and come to an end.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈpiː.tər/
• UK: /ˈpiː.tər/

Origin and Usage

The name Peter has Greek origins and means "rock" or "stone." It is a common name in many cultures and has been used for centuries. The word peter as a verb comes from the phrase "Peter out," which means to gradually diminish or come to an end. This phrase is believed to have originated from the California Gold Rush in the mid-1800s, where miners would use the phrase to describe a vein of gold that was gradually getting smaller and harder to mine.

Synonyms

• As a name: Pete, Pedro, Pierre
• As a verb: dwindle, taper off, fizzle out

Related Words

• Eater
• Taper
• Peter
• Patre
• Tepee

Example Sentences

• As a noun: Peter is a common name in many cultures.
• As a verb: The conversation petered out as they ran out of things to say.

Here is the information you requested on the word "petit": 1. **Parts of Speech:** Adjective, Noun 2. **Definitions:** - Adjective: Small or little in size or importance. (e.g. a petit four, a petit bourgeois) - Noun: A small, usually decorative, cake or pastry. (e.g. She ordered a box of petits fours for the party.) 3. **Pronunciations:** US: /pəˈti/ or /ˈpɛti/, UK: /ˈpɛti/ 4. **Origin and Usage:** The word "petit" originated from the French language, where it means "small." It was first used in English in the 16th century, and has since been used to describe things that are small or little in size or importance. In culinary contexts, "petit" is often used to describe small, decorative pastries or cakes. 5. **Synonyms:** Small, little, tiny, miniature, diminutive. 6. **Related Words:** Petite, petty, petal, petri, petto. 7. **Example Sentences:** - The restaurant offered a selection of petit fours for dessert. - Despite its petit size, the boutique hotel was known for its luxurious amenities. - The film received only a petit amount of attention from critics.

Petty

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Of little importance or significance.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈpɛti/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈpɛti/

Origin and Usage: The word "petty" originated from the Old French word "petit" meaning small or little. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something of little importance or significance. It is often used to describe someone who is being overly concerned with minor details or someone who is being spiteful or vindictive.

Synonyms: Small, insignificant, minor, trivial, unimportant.

Related Words: Party, patty, meaty, sweaty, petty.

Example Sentences:

• She was annoyed by his petty complaints about the food.
• He was accused of being petty when he refused to let his coworker borrow a pen.
• The argument was over something petty and insignificant.
• She was known for her petty behavior towards her coworkers.