5 letter words starting with SON

Sonic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to sound or the speed of sound.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈsɑnɪk/, UK: /ˈsɒnɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "sonic" comes from the Latin word "sonus," meaning sound. It was first used in English in the early 20th century to describe anything related to sound or the speed of sound. In recent years, the word has become more commonly associated with the popular video game franchise "Sonic the Hedgehog."

Synonyms: Acoustic, auditory, sound, aural

Related Words: Audio, music, noise, pitch, tempo

Example Sentences:

• The sonic boom from the airplanes supersonic engines was heard for miles around.
• The concert was an amazing sonic experience with the surround sound system.
• He loved the sonic quality of vinyl records and refused to switch to digital music.

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "sonde": Sonde

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A weather instrument that is carried by a balloon or other means to various levels of the atmosphere and that transmits measurements of atmospheric pressure, temperature, and humidity by radio.

Pronunciation (US): /sɑnd/

Pronunciation (UK): /sɒnd/

Origin and Usage: The word "sonde" is derived from the French word "sondage," which means "sounding." It was first used in English in the early 1950s to describe a type of weather instrument that is carried by a balloon or other means to various levels of the atmosphere and that transmits measurements of atmospheric pressure, temperature, and humidity by radio.

Synonyms: Radiosonde, Weather Balloon

Related Words: Drone, Shone, Stone, Toned, Zoned

Example Sentences:

• The meteorologist launched a sonde to measure the temperature and humidity at different altitudes.
• The sonde transmitted data back to the ground station in real-time.
• Weather balloons equipped with sondes are used to gather information about the upper atmosphere.