5 letter words with AYE in the middle

Payee

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: The person or entity to whom a payment is made or owed.

Pronunciations: US: /peɪˈi/ | UK: /peɪˈiː/

Origin and Usage: The word "payee" originated in the mid-18th century from the verb "pay" with the suffix "-ee," which indicates a recipient. The term is commonly used in financial transactions, such as checks, invoices, and bills.

Synonyms: Recipient, beneficiary, receiver, collector, holder

Related Words: Payer, money, funds, bills, checks

Example Sentences:

• The company issued a check to the payee for the amount owed.
• The payee must provide a valid identification to receive the payment.
• The invoice must indicate the name and address of the payee.
• The payee can endorse the check to transfer it to another person.
• The bank is responsible for verifying the account information of the payee.

Layer

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• Noun: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body.
• Verb: arrange in a layer or layers.

Pronunciations:
US: /ˈleɪər/
UK: /ˈleɪə/

Origin and Usage: The word "layer" originated from the Middle English word "leyr" which means "a bed" or "a layer of stone". It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material covering a surface or body. It is also used as a verb to describe the act of arranging something in layers.

Synonyms:

• Stratum
• Level
• Sheet
• Coat
• Overlay

Related Words:

• Laser
• Lolly
• Lunar
• Ledge
• Loyal

Example Sentences:

• She put on another layer of clothing to keep warm.
• He layered the cake with frosting.