5 letter words with HO in the middle

echos

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The plural form of the noun "echo," which refers to a sound that is reflected off a surface and returned to the listener.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɛkoʊz/; UK: /ˈɛkəʊz/

Origin and Usage: The word "echo" comes from the Greek word "ēkhō," which means "sound." The plural form "echos" is used to refer to multiple echoes heard in a particular location. The word is commonly used in scientific and technical contexts, as well as in literature and poetry, to describe the phenomenon of echoes.

Synonyms: Reflection, reverberation, repetition, resonance.

Related Words: Sound, noise, voice, music, audio.

Example Sentences:

• He heard the echos of his footsteps as he walked through the empty hallway.
• The echos of the gunshots could be heard for miles.
• The singers voice echoed through the concert hall.
• She shouted into the canyon and listened as her voice echoed back to her.

Parts of Speech

Ethos is a noun.

Definitions

1. The characteristic spirit or beliefs of a community or culture.

2. The guiding beliefs or ideals that characterize a community, nation, or ideology.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈiːθɑːs/

UK: /ˈiːθɒs/

Origin and Usage

Origin: The word "ethos" comes from the Greek word "ēthos" which means "custom" or "habit."

Usage: The term "ethos" is often used in rhetoric, literature, and philosophy to refer to the underlying beliefs, values, or principles that shape a communitys or an individuals character, behavior, and culture.

Synonyms

Values, beliefs, principles, spirit, culture, character, morality, ideology, creed, ethics.

Related Words

Logic, moral, faith, trust, truth.

Example Sentences

1. The ethos of the company is to prioritize customer satisfaction over profit.

2. The political partys ethos is based on the principles of democracy, equality, and social justice.

3. The schools ethos promotes academic excellence and personal responsibility.

Heres the dictionary-style entry for "ephod": ephod

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a ceremonial garment worn by Jewish priests in ancient times, consisting of a sleeveless tunic with a breastpiece.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈiːfɑːd/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈiːfɒd/

Origin and Usage: The word "ephod" comes from the Hebrew word "ephodh," which means "garment" or "vest." In the Bible, the ephod is described as a garment worn by Jewish priests during religious ceremonies. The ephod was made of fine linen and was adorned with precious stones and gold. Today, the word "ephod" is still used to refer to this ceremonial garment.

Synonyms: none

Related Words: codex, loden, poxed, redox

Example Sentences:

• During the religious ceremony, the priest wore an ephod.
• The ephod was adorned with precious stones and gold.
• The ephod was an important part of the priests ceremonial attire.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

A small, nocturnal, burrowing seabird (Order Procellariiformes, Family Diomedeidae) endemic to Bermuda. Its scientific name is Pterodroma cahow.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈkeɪˌhaʊ/

UK: /ˈkeɪhaʊ/

Origin and Usage

The cahow is a critically endangered species that was thought to be extinct until a few individuals were discovered in 1951. Since then, conservation efforts have been made to protect and increase their population. The name "cahow" is derived from the sound of its call, which is a distinctive "cahow-cahow".

Synonyms

Bermuda petrel, Cahow petrel, Bermuda cahow

Related Words

petit, petri, timer, crime, prime

Example Sentences

1. The cahow is a critically endangered species that is endemic to Bermuda.
2. The cahows distinctive call sounds like "cahow-cahow".
3. Conservation efforts are being made to protect the cahows population.

Here is the requested information on "achoo": Achoo 1. Parts of Speech:

Interjection

2. Definitions:

A sound that someone makes when they sneeze.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /əˈtʃu/

UK: /əˈtʃuː/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "achoo" is an onomatopoeic interjection that imitates the sound of a sneeze. It is commonly used to acknowledge someones sneeze or to indicate that you are about to sneeze. The word has been in use since at least the early 19th century.

5. Synonyms:

None

6. Related Words:

Chaos, Chose, Coach, Chant, Chive

7. Example Sentences:

• "Achoo! Bless you."
• "I think Im coming down with a cold. Achoo!"
• "The pollen is really bad today. Achoo!"