5 letter words with ROS in the middle

erose Part of Speech: adjective Definition: having a jagged, notched, or serrated edge or margin Pronunciations: US: /ɪˈroʊz/; UK: /ɪˈrəʊz/ Origin and Usage: The word "erose" comes from the Latin word "erosus," which means "eaten away." It was first used in English in the 1650s. "Erose" is used to describe something that has a jagged or serrated edge, such as a leaf or a shell. Synonyms: serrate, jagged, toothed, notched, saw-toothed Related Words: arose, close, chose, those, prose Example Sentences:

• The erose edges of the leaf made it look like it had been chewed by insects.
• The seashell had an erose edge that was sharp to the touch.
• The artist used erose scissors to create a unique pattern on the paper.

Definition of Frosh

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Frosh is a slang term that refers to a first-year or freshman student, typically in high school or college.

3. Pronunciations: US: /frɑʃ/; UK: /frɒʃ/

4. Origin and Usage: The term "frosh" is believed to have originated in American colleges in the early 1900s. It is a shortened version of the word "freshman," which is used to describe a first-year student. The term has since spread to high schools and is commonly used among students to refer to themselves or their peers. It is also used by school administrators and teachers.

5. Synonyms: Freshman, first-year student, new student, newcomer, rookie.

6. Related Words: Fresh, frost, frisk, froth, fraught.

7. Example Sentences:

• "The frosh orientation program helped new students get familiar with the campus."
• "The frosh team won the game against the sophomores."
• "The school organized a frosh-soph dance to welcome new and returning students."

Dross 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

• waste or impure matter; worthless or trivial matter
• something that is base, trivial, or inferior

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /drɑs/
• UK: /drɒs/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "dross" comes from Middle English "dros," which means "the scum that forms on the surface of molten metal." It has been used since the 14th century to refer to waste or impure matter. In modern usage, "dross" is often used to describe something that is worthless or trivial, such as "the dross of popular culture."

5. Synonyms:

• waste
• refuse
• garbage
• rubbish
• junk

6. Related Words:

• cross
• gross
• pross
• fosse
• mosso

7. Example Sentences:

• After melting the gold, they skimmed off the dross that had formed on the surface.
• He spent hours reading through the dross of the internet to find the information he needed.

Here is the requested information on the word "arose": Parts of Speech

Arise is a verb.

Definitions

To arise means to come into being or to happen. It can also mean to get up from a sitting or lying position.

Pronunciations

US: /əˈroʊz/

UK: /əˈrəʊz/

Origin and Usage

The word "arose" comes from the Middle English word "aris", which means "to rise up". It has been in use since the 14th century. The word is commonly used in literature and everyday speech.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for "arose" include: emerged, appeared, developed, occurred, and happened.

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words to "arose" include: arose, erase, arose, and sorer.

Example Sentences

• She arose from her chair and walked to the door.
• Problems arose when they tried to install the new software.
• The sun arose over the horizon, signaling the start of a new day.