5 letter words with LOU in the middle

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The following list contains 5 five letter words in English

5 letter words with LOU in the middle in English

Common 5 letter words with LOU in the middle with meaning

Word	Definition
ALOUD	Aloud Part of Speech: Adverb Definition: In a way that can be heard; audibly. Pronunciation (US): əˈlaʊd Pronunciation (UK): əˈlaʊd Origin and Usage: The word "aloud" originated from the combination of the Middle English word "aloude" and the Old English word "on hlude," which means "out loud." It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used in both spoken and written English. Synonyms: Audibly, loudly, vocally, out loud, clearly, distinctly. Related Words: Audio, cloud, proud, aloud. Example Sentences: She read the book aloud to her children. The teacher asked the students to read their essays aloud. They laughed aloud at the joke. He spoke aloud to himself, trying to remember the phone number. She screamed aloud in pain after stubbing her toe.
CLOUD	Cloud Parts of Speech Noun, verb Definitions Noun: a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground. Verb: (with object) cover or overcast with clouds; (without object) become overcast with clouds. Pronunciations US: /klaʊd/ UK: /klaʊd/ Origin and Usage The word "cloud" originated from the Old English word "clūd". It has been in use since the 13th century. The noun form refers to a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, while the verb form refers to the act of covering or becoming overcast with clouds. Synonyms Noun: Cumulus, stratus, cirrus, nimbus Verb: Overcast, obscure, darken Related Words Storm, mist, foggy, rainy, gloom Example Sentences Noun: The sky was filled with fluffy white clouds. Noun: The plane soared through the clouds. Verb: The sky was beginning to cloud over. Verb: Her face clouded with anger.
CLOUT	Clout Parts of Speech: Noun, verb Definitions: (n.) A heavy blow or hit, especially with the hand or a hard object. (n.) Influence or power, especially in politics or business. (v.) To hit or strike with a heavy blow. (v.) To influence or persuade someone. Pronunciations: US: /klaʊt/ UK: /klaʊt/ Origin and Usage: The word "clout" originated from the Old English word "clūt" which means "a piece of cloth or metal". The meaning of the word evolved to include "a heavy blow or hit", and later on, "influence or power". The word is commonly used in both American and British English. Synonyms: Blow Hit Impact Influence Power Related Words: Blout Clift Cloot Clout Clown Example Sentences: He gave the ball a good clout with the bat. The politicians clout helped him win the election. She clouted him on the head with a frying pan. He used his charm to clout the investors into backing his project.
FLOUR	Flour Part of Speech: Noun Definition: Flour is a finely ground powder made from grains, nuts, seeds, or roots. It is used in baking to make cakes, bread, and pastries. Pronunciation (US): /ˈflaʊər/ Pronunciation (UK): /ˈflaʊər/ Origin and Usage: The word "flour" comes from the Old French word "flour" meaning "flower" or "blossom". It has been used in English since the 12th century. Flour is a common ingredient in baking and cooking, and is used to make a variety of foods such as bread, cakes, and pastries. Synonyms: Powder, dust, meal, fine particles Related Words: Bread, yeast, sugar, wheat, grain Example Sentences: She sifted the flour to remove any lumps. The recipe calls for two cups of flour. He sprinkled flour on the countertop before rolling out the dough. Gluten-free flour is a good option for people with celiac disease. She added a pinch of salt to the flour mixture before mixing it with water.
FLOUT	Flout Part of Speech: verb Definition: to intentionally disregard or disobey a rule or convention Pronunciations: US: /flaʊt/; UK: /flaʊt/ Origin and Usage: The word "flout" comes from the Old Norse word "flauta" which means "to play the flute." It was first used in English in the 16th century with the meaning "to play the flute or pipe." Later, it took on the meaning of "to mock or jeer at" and eventually the meaning of "to disregard or disobey a rule or convention." Synonyms: defy, disobey, disregard, mock, scoff, scorn Related Words: fault, float, clout, scout, stout Example Sentences: He flouted the dress code and wore jeans to the wedding. She flouted the law and drove without a license. The company flouted environmental regulations and polluted the river.