5 letter words with ALT in the middle

Salto

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• a jump or leap, especially one made with a full turn of the body (noun)
• to make a salto (verb)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsæl.toʊ/
• UK: /ˈsæl.təʊ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "salto" comes from the Italian language, where it means "jump" or "leap." It is commonly used in gymnastics, diving, and other sports to describe a specific type of jump or maneuver. In general usage, it can also refer to any kind of acrobatic or athletic leap.

5. Synonyms:

• jump
• leap
• flip
• twist

6. Related Words:

• flips
• twist
• vault
• leaps
• diver

7. Example Sentences:

• She executed a perfect salto during her gymnastics routine.
• The diver performed a triple salto with ease.
• He tried to do a salto on the trampoline but landed awkwardly.
• She watched in awe as the acrobat performed a series of breathtaking saltos.

Parts of Speech

Malty is an adjective.

Definitions

Malty means having a flavor or aroma of malt, which is a germinated cereal grain that has been dried and used in brewing and distilling.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈmɔlti/

UK: /ˈmɒlti/

Origin and Usage

The word malty comes from the noun malt, which is an Old English word that originally meant "to grind." The use of malt in brewing dates back to ancient times, and malted barley is still a key ingredient in many types of beer and whiskey. The adjective malty is commonly used to describe the taste or aroma of beers that have been brewed with a significant amount of malted barley.

Synonyms

Malt-like, cereal, grainy

Related Words

Maltol, malts, malic, malik, malmy

Example Sentences

• The beer had a rich, malty flavor that was balanced by a hoppy bitterness.
• The aroma of the whiskey was dominated by the malty scent of the malted barley.
• The bread had a slightly malty taste that complemented the sweetness of the honey.

Halts

1. Parts of Speech: Halts is a verb.

2. Definitions: Halts can mean to bring or come to a stop. It can also mean to cause to falter or stumble.

3. Pronunciations: In US English, halts is pronounced as hawlts. In UK English, halts is pronounced as hawlts.

4. Origin and Usage: Halts is derived from the Old English word "healtian," which means to limp or halt. It has been in use since the 15th century and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

5. Synonyms: Synonyms for halts include stop, pause, cease, end, and quit.

6. Related Words: Related 5 letter words to halts include hails, halls, halos, and harts.

7. Example Sentences:

• He halts the car at the red light.
• The company halts production due to a shortage of materials.
• The runner halts at the finish line.