5 letter words starting with ZO

zombi

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A person who is or appears lifeless, apathetic, or completely unresponsive to their surroundings.
2. A reanimated corpse brought back to life by supernatural means, typically in Haitian folklore.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈzɑmbi/
• UK: /ˈzɒmbi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "zombi" originated from Haitian Creole, where it was used to describe a reanimated corpse. It was later adopted into English and has since been used to refer to a person who appears lifeless or unresponsive. The word has also been used in popular culture, particularly in horror movies and video games.

5. Synonyms:

• Undead
• Cadaver
• Corpse
• Zombie

6. Related Words:

• Ghost
• Ghoul
• Spect
• Wight
• Phant

7. Example Sentences:

• She stared at the wall, her expression blank and zombi-like.
• The villagers believed that the voodoo priest had the power to turn people into zombis.

Parts of Speech:

Zooid is a noun.

Definitions:

Zooid is defined as "a single animal that is part of a larger colony of animals" or "an individual member of a zoological group that has a distinct form and function".

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈzoʊ.ɔɪd/
• UK: /ˈzəʊ.ɔɪd/

Origin and Usage:

The word zooid comes from the Greek word "zōion," meaning "animal." It was first used in the mid-19th century to describe individual animals that make up a larger colony. Zooids are often found in marine animals such as coral and hydroids. The term is also used in science fiction to describe fictional creatures or robots that resemble animals.

Synonyms:

Some synonyms for zooid include animalcule, polyp, and individual.

Related Words:

Some related 5 letter words to zooid include:

• azido
• doozy
• doomy
• boozy
• coyly

Example Sentences:

• The zooid colony is made up of thousands of individual animals.
• The coral reef is home to many different kinds of zooids.
• The science fiction movie featured a zooid robot that could transform into different animals.

Parts of Speech

Zones is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, zones refers to areas or regions that are distinct from surrounding areas due to specific characteristics or purposes. As a verb, zones means to divide an area into zones or to focus on a particular activity or task.

Pronunciations

US: /zoʊns/

UK: /zəʊns/

Origin and Usage

The word zones originated from the Latin word "zona" which means "belt" or "girdle". The word is commonly used in geography, urban planning, and other fields that involve dividing areas into distinct regions or zones.

Synonyms

For the noun form of zones, synonyms include areas, regions, districts, sectors, and territories. For the verb form, synonyms include focuses, concentrates, centers, and fixates.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words to zones include zonal, zoned, and zoner.

Example Sentences

• As a noun: The city has designated zones for residential, commercial, and industrial use.
• As a verb: She zones out when shes studying and doesn hear anything around her.

Parts of Speech

Zonal is an adjective.

Definitions

Zonal means relating to or divided into zones.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈzoʊnəl/

UK: /ˈzəʊnəl/

Origin and Usage

The word zonal is derived from the word "zone" and has been in use since the mid-19th century. It is most commonly used in scientific contexts to describe things that are related to or divided into zones, such as zonal winds or zonal soils.

Synonyms

The synonyms of zonal include: sectional, regional, territorial, and zonate.

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words to zonal include: zone, zoned, and zoner.

Example Sentences

1. The zonal winds in the atmosphere are responsible for the circulation of air around the Earth.
2. The zonal soils in the region are ideal for growing crops that require well-drained soil.
3. The study found that the distribution of the species was zonal, with certain species being more common in specific areas.

zombi

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A person who is or appears lifeless, apathetic, or completely unresponsive to their surroundings.
2. A reanimated corpse brought back to life by supernatural means, typically in Haitian folklore.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈzɑmbi/
• UK: /ˈzɒmbi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "zombi" originated from Haitian Creole, where it was used to describe a reanimated corpse. It was later adopted into English and has since been used to refer to a person who appears lifeless or unresponsive. The word has also been used in popular culture, particularly in horror movies and video games.

5. Synonyms:

• Undead
• Cadaver
• Corpse
• Zombie

6. Related Words:

• Ghost
• Ghoul
• Spect
• Wight
• Phant

7. Example Sentences:

• She stared at the wall, her expression blank and zombi-like.
• The villagers believed that the voodoo priest had the power to turn people into zombis.