5 letter words with OIR in the middle

Moire

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Adjective

2. Definitions:

• a fabric with a wavy or rippled pattern, typically made of silk, rayon, or other synthetic fibers (noun)
• having a wavy or rippled pattern (adjective)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmwɑr/
• UK: /ˈmɔːreɪ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "moire" comes from the French word "moire" meaning "watered." Moire fabric is produced by pressing two fabrics together while they are wet, creating a rippled pattern. The term can also refer to any material with a similar rippled pattern, regardless of the production method. The adjective form "moire" is used to describe any object or surface that has a wavy or rippled pattern.

5. Synonyms:

• Watered silk
• Rippled fabric
• Wavy pattern

6. Related Words:

• Amore
• Moira
• Romeo
• Timer
• Emote

7. Example Sentences:

• She wore a beautiful dress made of moire fabric.
• The wallpaper had a moire pattern that made the room feel more spacious.
• The artist used a moire effect in the painting to create the illusion of movement.