5 letter words with ANT in the middle

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "panto": Panto

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Panto is short for pantomime, a type of musical comedy stage production that is popular in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries. Panto productions are typically performed during the Christmas season and are known for their use of audience participation, slapstick comedy, and cross-dressing actors.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈpæn.toʊ/, UK: /ˈpæn.təʊ/

Origin and Usage: The word "panto" is a colloquial abbreviation of the word "pantomime," which comes from the Greek words "panto," meaning "all," and "mimos," meaning "mime." Panto has been a popular form of entertainment in the UK since the 18th century and has since spread to other English-speaking countries.

Synonyms: Pantomime, Christmas show, musical comedy

Related Words: Drama, stage, theater, comedy, music

Example Sentences:

• The local theater is putting on a panto production of "Aladdin" this Christmas.
• Panto is known for its use of audience participation and slapstick comedy.
• Many panto productions feature cross-dressing actors.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. Womens underpants or panties are a form of underwear that is worn by women.

2. A small, tight-fitting, stretchable undergarment worn by women or girls.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈpænti/

UK: /ˈpænti/

Origin and Usage

The word "panty" originated in the late 19th century as a diminutive of the word "pants." It is commonly used in the United States and other English-speaking countries as a term for womens underpants or panties. The word is often used in a humorous or playful context, and is sometimes considered a bit old-fashioned or quaint.

Synonyms

Underwear, undergarment, lingerie, briefs, knickers, panties, shorts.

Related Words

Brief, skimp, scant, scanty, scant, scant, scant, scant, scant.

Example Sentences

1. She put on her new panty and felt comfortable all day.
2. She was embarrassed when her panty showed through her dress.
3. She bought a set of matching bra and panty for her honeymoon.

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "panto": Panto

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Panto is short for pantomime, a type of musical comedy stage production that is popular in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries. Panto productions are typically performed during the Christmas season and are known for their use of audience participation, slapstick comedy, and cross-dressing actors.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈpæn.toʊ/, UK: /ˈpæn.təʊ/

Origin and Usage: The word "panto" is a colloquial abbreviation of the word "pantomime," which comes from the Greek words "panto," meaning "all," and "mimos," meaning "mime." Panto has been a popular form of entertainment in the UK since the 18th century and has since spread to other English-speaking countries.

Synonyms: Pantomime, Christmas show, musical comedy

Related Words: Drama, stage, theater, comedy, music

Example Sentences:

• The local theater is putting on a panto production of "Aladdin" this Christmas.
• Panto is known for its use of audience participation and slapstick comedy.
• Many panto productions feature cross-dressing actors.

Parts of Speech

Adjective

Definitions

• (UK) cheerful and lively
• (US) lively and cheerful

Pronunciations

• (UK) /ˈkænti/
• (US) /ˈkænti/

Origin and Usage

The word "canty" is derived from the Scots word "cantie" which means cheerful or merry. It is primarily used in Scottish English and British English dialects to describe someone who is lively and cheerful.

Synonyms

• cheerful
• merry
• lively
• jaunty
• perky

Related Words

• acety
• canes
• cents
• enact
• yenta

Example Sentences

• She was feeling particularly canty after a good nights sleep.
• The canty music put everyone in a good mood.
• He was a canty fellow, always ready with a joke or a song.

Parts of Speech

Canto is a noun.

Definitions

Canto refers to a section or division of a long poem.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈkæn.toʊ/
• UK: /ˈkæn.təʊ/

Origin and Usage

The word canto comes from Italian, where it means "song" or "singing." It is commonly used in English to refer to a section or division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry such as Dantes Divine Comedy.

Synonyms

Other words that can be used in place of canto include section, division, part, and chapter.

Related Words

Words related to canto and also five letters long include: chant, plant, grant, and slant.

Example Sentences

• The epic poem was divided into three cantos.
• She recited the final canto of the poem with great emotion.
• The first canto introduces the main character and sets the scene for the rest of the poem.