5 letter words with COR in the middle

Acorn

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small, oval-shaped nut that comes from an oak tree.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈeɪ.kɔrn/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈeɪ.kɔːn/

Origin and Usage: The word "acorn" comes from the Old English word "æcern," which means "fruit of the oak." Acorns are a food source for many animals, including squirrels, deer, and birds. They have been used as a food source by humans for thousands of years, and were an important food source for Native Americans.

Synonyms: Oak nut, oak seed

Related Words: Oakum, bacon, canon, canto, capon

Example Sentences:

1. She picked up an acorn from the ground and put it in her pocket.
2. Acorns are an important food source for many animals, especially in the fall.
3. The squirrel buried the acorn in the ground so it could find it later.

Score

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: a number or amount achieved in a test or game; a group or set of 20; a written or printed musical composition; the written or printed form of a musical composition
• Verb: to gain a point or points in a game or test; to achieve a particular number or result; to write or arrange (music); to make cuts or notches on (a surface); to mark (a surface) with lines or notches; to record (a debt or payment) in a book or accounts; to make (a groove or indentation) in a surface; to scratch or incise (a surface); to make (a line or lines) on a surface; to keep a record of (a debt or payment)

Pronunciations:

• US: /skɔr/
• UK: /skɔː/

Origin and Usage:

The word "score" comes from the Old Norse word "skor" meaning "a notch or incision." It has been used in English since the 14th century. As a noun, it is commonly used to refer to a number or amount achieved in a test or game. As a verb, it is commonly used to refer to gaining points in a game or test, or to making cuts or marks on a surface.

Synonyms:

• Win
• Record
• Tally
• Achievement
• Mark

Related Words:

• Chore
• Store
• Force
• Spore
• More

Example Sentences:

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Scorn

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition: A feeling of contempt or disdain for someone or something; to treat someone or something with contempt or disdain

Pronunciations: US: /skɔrn/, UK: /skɔːn/

Origin and Usage: The word "scorn" comes from the Old Norse word "skorn," which means "mockery." It was first used in the 13th century. The word is commonly used in English literature, particularly in Shakespearean plays.

Synonyms: Disdain, contempt, derision, disrespect, mockery

Related Words: Sneer, taunt, jeer, mock, deris

Example Sentences:

• She looked at him with scorn when he suggested they eat at McDonalds.
• The politician faced scorn from the public after his controversial remarks.
• He scorned the idea of taking a break and insisted on working through the night.
• The group of kids scorned the new student for being different.