5 letter words with ORC in the middle

The following list contains 3 five letter words in English

5 letter words with ORC in the middle in English

Common 5 letter words with ORC in the middle with meaning

WordDefinition
FORCE
Force

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

  1. A physical or moral power or energy exerted upon a person or thing; coercion; compulsion; violence.
  2. Strength or power exerted upon an object; physical power or strength; energy.
  3. A group of people organized for a particular purpose.
  4. To make someone or something do something against their will.
  5. To use physical or moral strength or energy to do something.

Pronunciations:

  • US: /fɔrs/
  • UK: /fɔːs/

Origin and Usage:

The word "force" originated from the Old French word "force," which means "strength" or "power." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The noun form of "force" refers to physical or moral power or energy exerted upon a person or thing, while the verb form refers to making someone or something do something against their will or using physical or moral strength or energy to do something.

Synonyms:

  • Coercion
  • Compulsion
  • Pressure
  • Power
  • Strength

Related Words:

  • Forge
  • Fores
  • Forte
  • Foray
  • Forms

Example Sentences:

  1. The police used force to break up the protest.
  2. The force of the wind knocked down the tree.
  3. The company hired a force of workers to complete the project on time.
  4. He forced his way into the room.
  5. The athlete used all his force to throw the ball as far
PORCH
Parts of Speech

Porch is a noun.

Definitions

1. A covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance of a building.

2. A veranda.

Pronunciations

US: /pɔrtʃ/

UK: /pɔːtʃ/

Origin and Usage

The word porch comes from the Old French word "porche," which means "gateway." It was first used in English in the 14th century. Porches were originally built for practical reasons, such as sheltering people from the rain or sun. However, they later became a decorative feature of homes. Today, porches are often used as a place to relax or socialize.

Synonyms

Veranda, stoop, terrace, balcony, patio.

Related Words

House, entry, patio, deck, steps.

Example Sentences
  • The family sat on the porch and watched the sunset.
  • She waited on the porch for her friend to arrive.
  • The porch was decorated with potted plants and a rocking chair.
TORCH
Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions
  • Noun: a portable light source that is usually a stick with a flammable material at one end.
  • Verb: to set fire to something using a torch.
Pronunciations
  • US: /tɔrtʃ/
  • UK: /tɔːtʃ/
Origin and Usage

The word "torch" originated from the Old French word "torche" which means "twisted thing." It was used to refer to a stick with a piece of cloth soaked in resin or pitch at one end which was used as a source of light. Over time, the word has come to refer to any portable light source that is usually a stick with a flammable material at one end. As a verb, "torch" means to set fire to something using a torch.

Synonyms

Flashlight, lamp, beacon, flare, firebrand

Related Words

Flame, light, match, spark, candle

Example Sentences
  • She carried a torch to light her way through the dark forest.
  • The mob torched the building in protest.