5 letter words starting with TAP

Tapas

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Small Spanish dishes, typically served with drinks at a bar.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈtɑːpəs/, UK: /ˈtæpəs/

Origin and Usage: The word "tapas" comes from the Spanish verb "tapar," which means "to cover." Tapas originated in Spain and are typically served as a snack or appetizer with drinks at a bar. They are meant to be shared and enjoyed in a social setting. Tapas have become popular in many countries around the world and can now be found in many restaurants and bars outside of Spain.

Synonyms: Appetizers, small plates, snacks, hors doeuvres

Related Words: Tacos, salsa, nacho, paella, empanada

Example Sentences:

• She ordered a variety of tapas to share with her friends at the bar.
• The restaurant serves a selection of traditional Spanish tapas.
• He enjoyed trying different types of tapas during his trip to Spain.

Word: Taped 1. Parts of Speech:

Taped is a verb.

2. Definitions:

Taped means to record or fix onto a surface using adhesive tape.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /teɪpt/

UK: /teɪpt/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word taped originated from the Middle English word "tapen", which means to seal or close. Taped is commonly used in everyday language to refer to the act of recording or fixing something onto a surface using adhesive tape.

5. Synonyms:

Recorded, fastened, affixed, attached, secured, stuck, sealed, pasted.

6. Related Words:

Table, grape, maple, shade, blade, chase, space, paste, place, trade.

7. Example Sentences:

• She taped the poster to the wall.
• The interview was taped for later broadcast.
• He taped his ankle to prevent further injury.
• She taped the conversation without their knowledge.

Parts of Speech

Taper is a verb and a noun.

Definitions

As a verb, taper means to gradually decrease in width or thickness towards one end. As a noun, taper refers to a slender candle.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈteɪpər/

UK: /ˈteɪpə/

Origin and Usage

The word taper comes from the Old English word "tapur" which means a wax candle. The word has been used since the 14th century. Taper is commonly used in the context of candles, where it refers to a slender candle that gradually decreases in width towards one end. It is also used in the context of shaping objects, where it refers to the gradual decrease in width or thickness towards one end.

Synonyms

As a verb: diminish, decrease, narrow, dwindle, thin out. As a noun: candle, wax light.

Related Words

shape, point, wedge, conic, flake.

Example Sentences

• He used a knife to taper the edges of the board.
• The candles on the table were all tapers.
• The road tapered off into the distance.
• The companys profits have been tapering off in recent years.

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definitions:

• a long, narrow strip of material used for recording or playing back sound, video, or computer data
• to record or capture on tape

Pronunciations:

• US: /teɪps/
• UK: /teɪps/

Origin and Usage:

The word "tapes" originated from the Middle English word "tappe" meaning a strip of cloth or ribbon. It was first used in the 1920s to describe the strips of material used for recording sound on magnetic tape. Today, tapes are still used for recording audio and video, but are less common due to the rise of digital media.

Synonyms: cassette, reel, recording

Related Words: audio, video, music, sound, movie

Example Sentences:

• She found a box of old tapes in the attic.
• He taped the concert and listened to it later.

Tapir

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A large, plant-eating mammal with a long, flexible nose and short, sturdy legs. Tapirs are found in Central and South America and Southeast Asia.

Pronunciation (US): TAY-puhr

Pronunciation (UK): TAY-puh

Origin and Usage: The word "tapir" comes from the Brazilian Portuguese word "tapira," which means "thick mud." Tapirs are known for their love of water and can often be found wallowing in mud or swimming in rivers and streams. The word "tapir" was first used in English in the early 18th century.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Rhino, Bison, Camel

Example Sentences:

• The tapir is a shy and elusive animal.
• Tapirs are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath underwater for several minutes.
• The tapirs long nose helps it to reach leaves and other vegetation that other animals cannot.