5 letter words starting with PIN

Piney

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having the aroma or taste of pine

Pronunciations: US: /ˈpaɪni/, UK: /ˈpaɪni/

Origin and Usage: The word "piney" is derived from the word "pine" which means an evergreen tree. It is used to describe something that has the aroma or taste of pine, such as a pine forest or a pine-scented candle. The word is commonly used in the US and UK.

Synonyms: Resinous, Woody, Foresty, Evergreen, Pine-scented

Related Words: Pines, Piney, Pinot, Pined, Pinup

Example Sentences:

• The air was filled with the piney scent of the forest.
• The cocktail had a piney taste due to the addition of pine needles.
• The candle had a strong piney aroma that filled the room.

Heres the information you requested on "pinot": 1. **Parts of Speech:** Noun 2. **Definition:** A type of grape, typically used in the production of red wine. 3. **Pronunciations:** US: /piːˈnoʊ/; UK: /ˈpiːnəʊ/ 4. **Origin and Usage:** The word "pinot" comes from the French word "pineau," which means "pinecone." This is because the tightly packed grape clusters resemble pinecones. Pinot grapes are primarily grown in the Burgundy region of France, but are also cultivated in other parts of the world, including the United States, New Zealand, and Australia. Pinot grapes are notoriously difficult to grow and produce, which makes them a prized variety among winemakers. 5. **Synonyms:** None 6. **Related Words:** point, piton, pinto 7. **Example Sentences:** - She ordered a glass of pinot noir to pair with her steak. - The winemaker carefully tended to the pinot grapes, knowing that they were the key to producing a high-quality wine. - The pinot vines struggled to produce a crop in the harsh climate, but the resulting wine was worth the effort.

Pinny

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A sleeveless apron or pinafore worn over clothes to protect them.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈpɪni/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈpɪni/

Origin and Usage: The word "pinny" is a colloquial term for "pinafore." It originated in the United Kingdom in the 19th century and is still commonly used today in British English. The term "pinny" is also used in Australian and New Zealand English.

Synonyms: Pinafore, apron, smock, overall

Related Words: Frock, dress, skirt, blouse, shirt

Example Sentences:

1. She wore a pinny over her dress to protect it while cooking.
2. He put on a pinny before painting the walls.
3. She looked adorable in her little pinny and Mary Jane shoes.

Pinky

Parts of Speech: noun, adjective

Definitions:

• Noun: the smallest finger on a human hand; a pale reddish-pink color.
• Adjective: of or relating to the smallest finger on a human hand; pale reddish-pink in color.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈpɪŋki/
• UK: /ˈpɪŋki/

Origin and Usage: Pinky is a colloquial term for the smallest finger on a human hand. The origin of the word is uncertain, but it is believed to come from the Dutch word pinkje, meaning "little finger." The term is commonly used in informal contexts and is often associated with childrens songs and games. As an adjective, pinky is used to describe a pale reddish-pink color.

Synonyms: little finger, fifth finger

Related Words: funky, kinky, lanky, punky, rinky

Example Sentences:

• He hurt his pinky playing basketball.
• The walls of the nursery were painted a soft pinky color.
• She wore a pinky dress to the party.

Pinks 1. Parts of Speech: Noun and Verb 2. Definitions:

• Noun: a type of flower with fringed petals and typically pink in color.
• Noun: a light reddish-pink color.
• Verb: to cut or nick with a tool or weapon, leaving a small indentation or mark.
• Verb: to decorate with a perforated or punched pattern.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /pɪŋks/
• UK: /pɪŋks/

4. Origin and Usage: The noun "pinks" is derived from the Dutch word "pinck" which means small, and was originally used to describe a type of small sailing vessel. The flower "pinks" was named after the boat due to its fringed edges resembling the boats sails. The verb "pinks" originally referred to the act of making small cuts or nicks with a pointed tool, and later came to refer to the act of decorating with a perforated or punched pattern. "Pinks" can also refer to a light reddish-pink color. 5. Synonyms:

• Flower: carnation, dianthus
• Color: rose, salmon
• Verb: nick, score, punch, perforate

6. Related Words:

• Flower: roses, tulip
• Color: coral, blush
• Verb: carve, notch, cut

7. Example Sentences:

• The garden was filled with pinks and other colorful flowers.
• The walls of the room were painted a soft shade of pinks.
• The blacksmith pinks the metal to create a decorative pattern.
• She used a punch to pink the edges of the paper for a unique effect.