5 letter words starting with STOM

Stoma

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An opening or pore, especially in a plant or animal, through which gases, liquids, or microscopic particles can pass.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈstoʊmə/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈstəʊmə/

Origin and Usage: The word stoma comes from the Greek word "stomatos," which means "mouth." It was first used in the 19th century, specifically in the field of botany, to describe the tiny openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange. Since then, the term has also been used in the medical field to refer to an artificial opening created in the body for the purpose of eliminating waste or allowing for breathing.

Synonyms: Pore, opening, orifice, aperture

Related Words: Plant, cells, pores, holes, trachea

Example Sentences:

• Plants breathe through tiny stomata on their leaves.
• After his surgery, he had to learn how to care for his stoma.
• The microscope revealed the presence of a stoma on the surface of the leaf.
• The stoma on the skin of the leaf allows for the exchange of gases.
• The doctor used a surgical instrument to create a stoma in the patients throat.

Here is the requested information on "stomp": stomp Parts of Speech

verb, noun

Definitions

1. (verb) to bring down the foot heavily on the ground or floor, typically in order to show anger or frustration. 2. (noun) a heavy footfall or sound made by stamping the foot.

Pronunciations

US: /stɑːmp/

UK: /stɒmp/

Origin and Usage

The word "stomp" originated from the Middle English word "stompen," which means to stamp with the foot. It has been in use since the 15th century. The term is commonly used to describe the act of forcefully bringing ones foot down on the ground, often to express frustration or anger.

Synonyms

stamp, tramp, tromp, pound, thump, beat, wallop

Related Words

stamp, tramp, clamp, cramp, champ

Example Sentences

• He was so angry that he began to stomp his feet on the ground.
• The sound of his stomp echoed through the empty hallway.
• She couldn help but stomp her feet to the beat of the music.