5 letter words with E and Y

Beery

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having the taste, smell, or appearance of beer.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈbɪri/ UK: /ˈbɪəri/

Origin and Usage: The word "beery" is derived from the noun "beer," and was first used in the early 19th century to describe anything that had the characteristics of beer. Today, it is commonly used to describe the taste, smell, or appearance of beer or anything that resembles it.

Synonyms: Hoppy, malty, yeasty, frothy, sudsy.

Related Words: Berry, beer, eerie, leery, veery.

Example Sentences:

• The beery aroma of the pub made him feel nostalgic.
• She took a sip of the beery ale and savored its rich flavor.
• The beery foam on top of the glass indicated that the beer was fresh.
• He felt a little tipsy after drinking several beery cocktails.
• The beery taste of the sauce complemented the dish perfectly.

Yetis

1. Parts of Speech: Noun (plural)
2. Definition: Large, hairy, humanoid creatures said to inhabit the Himalayan region.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈjɛtiz/; UK: /ˈjɛtis/
4. Origin and Usage: The term "yeti" originated from the Sherpa language of Nepal. It gained popularity in the Western world in the 20th century, thanks to mountaineering expeditions in the Himalayas. The existence of yetis remains a topic of debate among scientists and enthusiasts.
5. Synonyms: Abominable Snowman, Bigfoot, Sasquatch
6. Related Words: Aboma, Bigfo, Sasqu
7. Example Sentences:
   • Many mountaineers claim to have seen yetis during their expeditions.
   • There is no conclusive evidence of the existence of yetis.
   • The legend of the yeti has fascinated people for generations.

Word: weary

Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb

Definition:

• Adjective: feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep.
• Verb: cause to become tired.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈwɪri/
• UK: /ˈwɪə.ri/

Origin and Usage:

The word "weary" originated from the Old English word "wérig" which means "tired." Its usage dates back to the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe a feeling of tiredness or exhaustion.

Synonyms:

• Adjective: tired, fatigued, exhausted, drained, spent
• Verb: tire, fatigue, exhaust, drain, wear out

Related Words:

• leary
• teary
• deary
• beary
• weird

Example Sentences:

• Adjective:
  • She was too weary to continue walking and decided to rest.
  • He had a weary look on his face after working long hours.
• Verb:
  • The long journey had wearied him.
  • She was wearied by the constant noise.

Definition of Treys

1. Parts of Speech: Treys is a noun.

2. Definition: Treys is the plural form of trey, which means a playing card with the number three on it. It is also used in the game of craps to refer to the number three.

3. Pronunciations: In US English, treys is pronounced as "trays" (/treɪz/), while in UK English, it is pronounced as "trays" (/treɪz/).

4. Origin and Usage: The word trey comes from the Old French word "treis," which means three. It has been used in English since the 14th century. Treys is mainly used in the context of card games and gambling, particularly in the game of craps, where players bet on the outcome of the roll of two dice. In this game, a roll of three is called a "craps" or "treys."

5. Synonyms: There are no synonyms for treys as it is a specific term for the number three in the context of card games and gambling.

6. Related Words: Some related 5 letter words to treys are story, tyers, tykes, and tyros.

7. Example Sentences:

• He won the game with a pair of treys.
• The shooter rolled a treys on the first roll.
• The dealer dealt three treys to the player.

Zesty

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Full of flavor or zest; lively, energetic, and exciting.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈzɛsti/, UK: /ˈzɛsti/

Origin and Usage: The word "zesty" originated from the Latin word "zestus," which means "a piece of citrus peel used to flavor food." It was first used in the English language in the early 1700s to describe the taste of food. Over time, the word has come to describe anything that is full of flavor or excitement.

Synonyms: Flavorful, tangy, piquant, spicy, lively, energetic, exciting.

Related Words: Taste, spicy, tangy, flavor, lively.

Example Sentences:

• The zesty salsa was the perfect accompaniment to the tacos.
• The salad was dressed with a zesty vinaigrette.
• She had a zesty personality that lit up the room.
• The band played a zesty tune that got everyone dancing.
• The zesty aroma of the spices filled the kitchen.