5 letter words with OA

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Of, pertaining to, or resembling coal.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈkoʊli/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈkəʊli/

Origin and Usage: The word "coaly" is derived from the noun "coal" and the suffix "-y," which means "having the qualities of." It has been in use since the 19th century.

Synonyms: Coal-like, coal-colored, coal-black.

Related Words: Colly, Cyclo, Cymol.

Example Sentences:

• He rubbed his hands together, leaving behind a coaly residue.
• The old steam engine belched out coaly smoke.
• The miners face was covered in coaly dust.

Here is the dictionary-style definition of the word "skoal": skoal Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A toast or a drinking salute, typically accompanied by the raising of a glass.
Pronunciations: US: /skoʊl/; UK: /skəʊl/
Origin and Usage: The word "skoal" comes from the Old Norse word "skál," which means "bowl." It was originally used as a drinking toast in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures. In modern usage, it is commonly used as a celebratory toast when drinking with friends or colleagues. It is also the name of a brand of smokeless tobacco.
Synonyms: Cheers, Salud, Prost, Sláinte
Related Words: Toast, Drink, Cheers, Raise, Glass
Example Sentences: - "Lets all raise a glass and give a skoal to the happy couple!" - "After a long day at work, he likes to unwind with a skoal and a good book." - "The group of friends gave a loud skoal before taking a sip of their drinks."

Moans 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: Low, mournful sounds made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering.
Verb: To make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering or discontent.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /moʊnz/

UK: /məʊnz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "moans" originated from the Middle English word "mane" which means lamentation or wailing. It is a common word used to describe sounds made by people expressing physical or mental suffering or discontent. It can also be used to describe a person who is constantly complaining or expressing dissatisfaction.

5. Synonyms:

Complaints, groans, whines, grumbles, lamentations.

6. Related Words:

Groan, whine, grumble, sighs, cries.

7. Example Sentences:

Noun: The moans of the wounded soldiers filled the air.
Verb: She moaned in pain as the doctor examined her injury.

Hoary

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Gray or white with age, having a white or gray hair or beard. Old and trite.

Pronunciation (US): /hɔːri/

Pronunciation (UK): /hɔːri/

Origin and Usage: The word hoary comes from the Old English word "hār," which means gray or white hair. It has been used since the 14th century to describe things that are gray or white with age, including hair, beards, and trees. It is also used to describe things that are old and trite.

Synonyms: Ancient, aged, antique, old, venerable, timeworn, dated, hackneyed, clichéd.

Related Words: Hairy, hardy, harry, hayer, hoard.

Example Sentences:

• The hoary old man had a long white beard.
• She looked at the hoary oak tree and wondered how old it was.
• The hoary joke had been told so many times that nobody laughed anymore.
• His hoary wisdom was respected by all who knew him.

Woads

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: A plant of the cabbage family, typically with yellow flowers, formerly grown in Europe for its leaves, which yield a blue dye.

3. Pronunciations: US: /woʊdz/, UK: /wəʊdz/

4. Origin and Usage: Woads have been cultivated for centuries in Europe for their leaves, which yield a blue dye. In ancient times, woad was used by the Celts to paint their bodies for battle and by the Picts to tattoo their skin. The use of woad declined with the introduction of indigo from India in the 16th century. Today, woad is used mainly for dyeing textiles.

5. Synonyms: None

6. Related Words: Dower, Dowse, Waded, Wader, Wades

7. Example Sentences:

• The farmer grew woads in his garden to make blue dye.
• Woads were used by the ancient Celts to paint their bodies for battle.
• The woad plant is a member of the cabbage family.