5 letter words with OU in the middle

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.

Scour

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• verb: to clean or polish something by rubbing it hard, especially with a rough material
• verb: to search through an area or place thoroughly in order to find something
• noun: a thorough search of an area or place to find something

Pronunciations:

• US: /skaʊr/
• UK: /skaʊə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "scour" comes from the Middle English word "scouren," which means "to rub clean." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The verb form of "scour" is commonly used to describe the act of cleaning or polishing something by rubbing it hard, while the noun form is used to describe a thorough search of an area or place to find something.

Synonyms:

• verb: scrub, clean, polish, buff
• verb: search, comb, hunt, rummage
• noun: search, hunt, rummage, exploration

Related Words:

• score
• scout
• scuba
• scuff
• sculk

Example Sentences:

• The maid will scour the kitchen until it sparkles.
• The detectives scoured the area for any clues.
• The police conducted a scour of the woods for the missing hiker.

Grout

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definition:

• As a noun, grout refers to a mixture of cement, water, and sand or other fine aggregate, used to fill gaps, especially between tiles.
• As a verb, grout means to fill in gaps or spaces with grout.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡraʊt/
• UK: /ɡraʊt/

Origin and Usage:

• The word grout comes from the Old English word grūt, meaning coarse meal or grain.
• The usage of grout as a noun and verb dates back to the 14th century.

Synonyms:

• As a noun: mortar, filler, sealant
• As a verb: fill, seal, pack

Related Words:

• Groan
• Groat
• Grown
• Gouts
• Grunt

Example Sentences:

• She used grout to fill the gaps between the bathroom tiles.
• He grouted the shower tiles to make them water-resistant.

Here is the requested information on "croup": Croup

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• An infection of the larynx, trachea, and bronchial tubes, especially in children, causing a harsh, barking cough and difficulty in breathing.
• A disease of animals, especially horses, characterized by respiratory obstruction.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /kruːp/
• UK: /kraʊp/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "croup" originated in the early 18th century from the Scottish word "croup" meaning the hindquarters of a horse. The medical usage of the term to describe a respiratory illness in humans dates back to the 18th century as well. The term is still commonly used in medical contexts to describe a specific type of respiratory illness.

5. Synonyms: Laryngotracheobronchitis, acute laryngotracheobronchitis, spasmodic croup

6. Related Words: Crout, Copra, Croupy, Croak, Crock

7. Example Sentences:

• He was diagnosed with croup and prescribed medication to help relieve his symptoms.
• The horse was suffering from a severe case of croup and needed immediate medical attention.

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.