5 letter words with R in the middle

Apron

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A protective garment worn over the front of ones clothes to keep them clean, especially during cooking or other messy activities.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈeɪ.prən/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈeɪ.prən/

Origin and Usage: The word "apron" originated from the Middle English word "napron" which means a cloth to protect clothing. The "n" was later dropped due to the confusion of the phrase "a napron" being heard as "an apron". The word "apron" has been in use since the 14th century.

Synonyms: Smock, overall, pinafore, dustcoat, lab coat.

Related Words: Skirt, shirt, gloves, pants, dress.

Example Sentences:

• The chef wore an apron to keep his clothes clean while cooking.
• She wiped her hands on her apron after washing the dishes.
• The carpenter wore an apron to protect his clothes from sawdust.

Definition of Xeric

Xeric is an adjective that describes a climate or environment that is characterized by very little moisture or water. It can also refer to a plant or organism that is adapted to such an environment.

Pronunciations of Xeric

• US: /ˈzɪrɪk/
• UK: /ˈksɛrɪk/

Origin and Usage of Xeric

The word xeric comes from the Greek word "xeros," which means "dry." It was first used in English in the early 20th century to describe arid or desert environments. Today, it is commonly used in the fields of botany and ecology to describe plants and animals that are adapted to dry conditions.

Synonyms of Xeric

• arid
• dry
• waterless
• desiccated

Related Words to Xeric

• ceric
• crux
• erica
• execs
• rixes

Example Sentences Using Xeric

• The cactus is a xeric plant that is well adapted to the dry conditions of the desert.
• The xeric climate of the region makes it difficult for many plants to survive.
• The garden was filled with xeric plants that required very little watering.
• The xeric conditions of the area meant that the soil was too dry for farming.

Heres the output: Warm (verb)

Parts of Speech: verb

Definition: To make or become warm or warmer; to heat or become heated.

Pronunciations: US: /wɔrmz/ UK: /wɔːmz/

Origin and Usage: Warm is an Old English word, derived from the Proto-Germanic word "warmaz". It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe the act of heating something up or making it warmer. It is also used to describe the feeling of being comfortable in a warm environment.

Synonyms: heat up, warm up, make warm, raise the temperature of, take the chill off

Related Words: swarm, alarm, farms, harms, terms

Example Sentences:

• She warms her hands by the fire.
• He warms the milk in the microwave.
• The sun warms the earth in the morning.
• The blanket will warm you up quickly.
• The room slowly warms up as the heater kicks in.

Verse

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A single line of poetry or song lyrics, or a group of lines that form a unit within a larger poem or song.

Pronunciations: US: /vərs/; UK: /vɜːs/

Origin and Usage: The word "verse" comes from the Old French word "vers" meaning "line of poetry." It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a line of poetry or song lyrics. In modern usage, "verse" is often used to refer to a group of lines that form a unit within a larger poem or song.

Synonyms: Line, stanza, poem, lyric, rhyme

Related Words: Poems, songs, rhymes, lines, stanzas

Example Sentences:

• "She recited a beautiful verse from her favorite poem."
• "The songs catchy verse stuck in his head all day."
• "The poet wrote a new verse to add to her collection of sonnets."

zorro Parts of Speech

noun

Definitions

1. a fox, especially the red fox.
2. a masked outlaw who defends the poor and oppressed in Spanish-speaking areas.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈzɔroʊ/

UK: /ˈzɒrəʊ/

Origin and Usage

The word "zorro" comes from Spanish, where it means "fox." In English, it is used to refer to both the animal and the masked outlaw character in Spanish-speaking areas. The character of Zorro was created in 1919 by writer Johnston McCulley and has since become a popular figure in literature and media.

Synonyms

fox, outlaw, hero, defender, champion

Related Words

foxes, hero, rebel, rogue, sword

Example Sentences

1. She saw a zorro darting across the road and into the bushes.
2. Zorro rode into town to confront the corrupt officials and defend the poor villagers.