5 letter Words with M in the middle
Welcome, word enthusiasts! Dive into the exciting world of five-letter words where the letter "M" takes center stage. This collection is perfect for spicing up your vocabulary and mastering word games. Let's embark on this linguistic adventure and discover the magic these middle "M" words hold!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| woman | 10 | a human female employed to do housework | I have a woman who comes in four hours a day while I write |
| times | 7 | an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division; the product of two numbers is computed | four times three equals twelve |
| comes | 9 | - | - |
| women | 10 | - | - |
| small | 7 | not large but sufficient in size or amount | helped in my own small way |
| human | 10 | any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage | - |
| smell | 7 | any property detected by the olfactory system | - |
| smoke | 11 | a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion | the fire produced a tower of black smoke that could be seen for miles |
| smart | 7 | improperly forward or bold | - |
| crime | 9 | (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act | a long record of crimes |
| smile | 7 | a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement | - |
| jimmy | 19 | a short crowbar | in Britain they call a jimmy and jemmy |
| empty | 12 | leave behind empty; move out of | - |
| enemy | 10 | an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) | - |
| names | 7 | verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument | sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me |
| blame | 9 | an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed | the police laid the blame on the driver |
| shame | 10 | a state of dishonor | one mistake brought shame to all his family |
| james | 14 | (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of John; author of the Epistle of James in the New Testament | - |
| admit | 8 | allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of | admit someone to the profession |
| among | 8 | - | - |
| tommy | 12 | - | - |
| image | 8 | an iconic mental representation | her imagination forced images upon her too awful to contemplate |
| rooms | 7 | apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel) | - |
| climb | 11 | go upward with gradual or continuous progress | Did you ever climb up the hill behind your house? |
| armed | 8 | having arms or arms as specified; used especially in combination | the many-armed goddess Shiva |
| terms | 7 | status with respect to the relations between people or groups | on good terms with her in-laws |
| prime | 9 | being at the best stage of development | our manhood's prime vigor |
| demon | 8 | a cruel wicked and inhuman person | - |
| drama | 8 | a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage | - |
| smith | 10 | Scottish economist who advocated private enterprise and free trade (1723-1790) | - |
| gimme | 10 | - | - |
| roman | 7 | of or relating to or derived from Rome (especially ancient Rome) | - |
| limit | 7 | the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity | - |
| frame | 10 | a system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning | - |
| champ | 14 | chew noisily | - |
| theme | 10 | (music) melodic subject of a musical composition | the theme is announced in the first measures |
| sammy | 12 | - | - |
| humor | 10 | the quality of being funny | I fail to see the humor in it |
| flame | 10 | shine with a sudden light | - |
| romeo | 7 | an ardent male lover | - |
| smash | 10 | hit hard | He smashed a 3-run homer |
| thumb | 12 | look through a book or other written material | He thumbed through the report |
| lemon | 7 | a strong yellow color | - |
| comic | 11 | arousing or provoking laughter | a comic hat |
| rumor | 7 | tell or spread rumors | It was rumored that the next president would be a woman |
| dummy | 13 | make a dummy of | dummy up the books that are to be published |
| amber | 9 | of a medium to dark brownish yellow color | - |
| smack | 13 | deliver a hard blow to | The teacher smacked the student who had misbehaved |
| worms | 10 | - | - |
| swamp | 12 | low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog | - |
| armor | 7 | tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant | - |
| stamp | 9 | walk heavily | - |
| vomit | 10 | the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth | - |
| yummy | 15 | extremely pleasing to the sense of taste | - |
| tumor | 7 | an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose | - |
| 7 | communicate electronically on the computer | - | |
| camel | 9 | cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions | - |
| karma | 11 | (Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation | - |
| tummy | 12 | slang for a paunch | - |
| homer | 10 | pigeon trained to return home | - |
| tammy | 12 | a woolen cap of Scottish origin | - |
| timer | 7 | (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed | - |
| tramp | 9 | a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule | - |
| comet | 9 | (astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit | - |
| samba | 9 | large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood | - |
| gamma | 10 | Portuguese navigator who led an expedition around the Cape of Good Hope in 1497; he sighted and named Natal on Christmas Day before crossing the Indian Ocean (1469-1524) | - |
| rhyme | 13 | a piece of poetry | - |
| semen | 7 | the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract | - |
| tempo | 9 | (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played | - |
| jumbo | 16 | of great mass; huge and bulky | a jumbo jet |
| slimy | 10 | morally reprehensible | a slimy little liar |
| homey | 13 | having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable | a homey little inn |
| cramp | 11 | prevent the progress or free movement of | - |
| tempt | 9 | induce into action by using one's charm | - |
| amuse | 7 | occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion | The play amused the ladies |
| norma | 7 | a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Lupus and Ara in the Milky Way | - |
| chump | 14 | a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of | - |
| trump | 9 | a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps | the ace of trumps is a sure winner |
| chimp | 14 | intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests | - |
| omega | 8 | the ending of a series or sequence | - |
| comfy | 15 | providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal) | feeling comfy now? |
| combo | 11 | a small band of jazz musicians | - |
| amigo | 8 | a friend or comrade | - |
| thump | 12 | hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument | a bible-thumping Southern Baptist |
| emery | 10 | a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper) | - |
| dumps | 10 | an informal expression for a mildly depressed state | in the dumps |
| aroma | 7 | any property detected by the olfactory system | - |
| jumpy | 19 | being in a tense state | - |
| lumpy | 12 | like or containing small sticky lumps | - |
| swami | 10 | a Hindu religious teacher; used as a title of respect | - |
| clams | 9 | informal terms for money | - |
| stomp | 9 | walk heavily | The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots |
| amour | 7 | a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship | - |
| smear | 7 | an act that brings discredit to the person who does it | - |
| lemme | 9 | - | - |
| slime | 7 | any thick, viscous matter | - |
| timid | 8 | lacking conviction or boldness or courage | - |
| clamp | 11 | a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together | - |
| comma | 11 | anglewing butterfly with a comma-shaped mark on the underside of each hind wing | - |
| bumpy | 14 | causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements | - |
| bambi | 11 | - | - |
| bimbo | 11 | a young woman indulged by rich and powerful older men | - |
| fumes | 10 | gases ejected from an engine as waste products | - |
| imply | 12 | have as a logical consequence | - |
| stump | 9 | the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled | - |
| smelt | 7 | extract (metals) by heating | - |
| plump | 11 | make fat or plump | We will plump out that poor starving child |
| dumbo | 10 | - | - |
| chime | 12 | a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument | - |
| amaze | 16 | be a mystery or bewildering to | - |
| timed | 8 | regularly spaced in time | closely timed intervals |
| llama | 7 | wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal related to camels but smaller and lacking a hump | - |
| prima | 9 | indicating the most important performer or role | prima ballerina |
| enema | 7 | an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes | - |
| humid | 11 | containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor | humid air |
| limbo | 9 | the state of being disregarded or forgotten | - |
| slump | 9 | fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly | - |
| tamed | 8 | brought from wildness into a domesticated state | - |
| nymph | 15 | a voluptuously beautiful young woman | - |
| lamia | 7 | (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living | - |
| creme | 9 | - | - |
| ample | 9 | fairly large in size | an ample waistline |
| smoky | 14 | marked by or emitting or filled with smoke | smoky rafters |
| alamo | 7 | a siege and massacre at a mission in San Antonio in 1836; Mexican forces under Santa Anna besieged and massacred American rebels who were fighting to make Texas independent of Mexico | - |
| crumb | 11 | a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible | - |
| femur | 10 | the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee | - |
| gemma | 10 | small asexual reproductive structure in e.g. liverworts and mosses that detaches from the parent and develops into a new individual | - |
| nomad | 8 | a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons | - |
| gizmo | 17 | something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use |
| camus | 9 | French writer who portrayed the human condition as isolated in an absurd world (1913-1960) | - |
| comer | 9 | someone who arrives (or has arrived) | - |
| primo | 9 | the best of its kind | - |
| famed | 11 | widely known and esteemed | a famed scientist |
| gnome | 8 | a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure | - |
| plume | 9 | clean with one's bill | - |
| rumba | 9 | a ballroom dance based on the Cuban folk dance | - |
| smite | 7 | cause physical pain or suffering in | - |
| amiss | 7 | not functioning properly | something is amiss |
| gumbo | 10 | any of various fine-grained silty soils that become waxy and very sticky mud when saturated with water | - |
| pygmy | 16 | any member of various peoples having an average height of less than five feet | - |
| rummy | 12 | beyond or deviating from the usual or expected | - |
| smirk | 11 | smile affectedly or derisively | - |
| remix | 14 | - | - |
| amend | 8 | set straight or right | - |
| timon | 7 | - | - |
| wimpy | 15 | weak and ineffectual | - |
| femme | 12 | - | - |
| jemmy | 19 | a short crowbar | in Britain they call a jimmy and jemmy |
| demos | 8 | - | - |
| cameo | 9 | engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring) | - |
| combs | 11 | - | - |
| comte | 9 | French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study | - |
| hymen | 13 | a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin | - |
| domic | 10 | - | - |
| scamp | 11 | one who is playfully mischievous | - |
| hammy | 15 | affectedly dramatic; overacted | - |
| smock | 13 | a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles | - |
| amine | 7 | a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals | - |
| sambo | 9 | - | - |
| humph | 15 | - | - |
| dogma | 9 | a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof | - |
| sigma | 8 | the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
| thyme | 13 | any of various mints of the genus Thymus | - |
| amman | 9 | the capital and largest city of Jordan | - |
| emcee | 9 | a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers) | - |
| amino | 7 | the radical -NH2 | - |
| promo | 9 | a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution | - |
| grimy | 11 | thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot | grimy hands |
| gummy | 13 | having the sticky properties of an adhesive | - |
| admin | 8 | - | - |
| gamer | 8 | - | - |
| plumb | 11 | exactly | fell plumb in the middle of the puddle |
| limes | 7 | - | - |
| lymph | 15 | a thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle; is conveyed to the blood stream by lymphatic vessels | - |
| tamer | 7 | an animal trainer who tames wild animals | - |
| campo | 11 | - | - |
| roomy | 10 | (of buildings and rooms) having ample space | a roomy but sparsely furnished apartment |
| clump | 11 | walk clumsily | - |
| chomp | 14 | chew noisily | The boy chomped his sandwich |
| gimpy | 13 | disabled in the feet or legs | - |
| cumin | 9 | aromatic seeds of the cumin herb of the carrot family | - |
| semis | 7 | - | - |
| grime | 8 | make soiled, filthy, or dirty | - |
| parma | 9 | - | - |
| edema | 8 | swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities | - |
| forme | 10 | - | - |
| hamza | 19 | - | - |
| lemur | 7 | large-eyed arboreal prosimian having foxy faces and long furry tails | - |
| deems | 8 | - | - |
| dumas | 8 | French writer remembered for his swashbuckling historical tales (1802-1870) | - |
| blimp | 11 | a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon | - |
| simba | 9 | - | - |
| dumpy | 13 | short and plump | - |
| balmy | 12 | mild and pleasant | balmy days and nights |
| oomph | 12 | attractiveness to the opposite sex | - |
| remit | 7 | make slack as by lessening tension or firmness | - |
| jammy | 19 | - | - |
| limey | 10 | a man of English descent | - |
| ammon | 9 | - | - |
| anime | 7 | any of various resins or oleoresins | - |
| pampa | 11 | - | - |
| skimp | 13 | supply sparingly and with restricted quantities | - |
| gamut | 8 | a complete extent or range: | a face that expressed a gamut of emotions |
| dimly | 11 | with a dim light | a dimly lit room |
| anima | 7 | (Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious | - |
| grump | 10 | a bad-tempered person | - |
| emmet | 9 | social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers | - |
| ember | 9 | a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering | - |
| ameer | 7 | an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia) | - |
| smote | 7 | - | - |
| hamal | 10 | - | - |
| leman | 7 | - | - |
| barmy | 12 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| embed | 10 | fix or set securely or deeply | - |
| filmy | 13 | so thin as to transmit light | filmy wings of a moth |
| foamy | 13 | emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation | foamy (or frothy) beer |
| gammy | 13 | (British informal) sore or lame | a gammy foot |
| jambo | 16 | - | - |
| crimp | 11 | curl tightly | crimp hair |
| amass | 7 | get or gather together | She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis |
| wormy | 13 | infested with or damaged (as if eaten) by worms | - |
| lamas | 7 | - | - |
| amuck | 13 | wildly; without self-control | when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit |
| lumen | 7 | a unit of luminous flux equal to the amount of light given out through a solid angle of 1 steradian by a point source of 1 candela intensity radiating uniformly in all directions | - |
| fermi | 10 | a metric unit of length equal to one quadrillionth of a meter | - |
| korma | 11 | - | - |
| lamer | 7 | - | - |
| domed | 9 | having a hemispherical vault or dome | - |
| amply | 12 | to an ample degree or in an ample manner | these voices were amply represented |
| summa | 9 | - | - |
| humpy | 15 | - | - |
| frump | 12 | a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman | she got a reputation as a frump |
| clime | 9 | the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time | plants from a cold clime travel best in winter |
| rumpy | 12 | - | - |
| swamy | 13 | - | - |
| weems | 10 | - | - |
| humus | 10 | a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East | - |
| amble | 9 | walk leisurely | - |
| aimer | 7 | - | - |
| salmi | 7 | ragout of game in a rich sauce | - |
| flume | 10 | a narrow gorge with a stream running through it | - |
| impel | 9 | urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate | - |
| lumme | 9 | - | - |
| primp | 11 | dress or groom with elaborate care | - |
| umber | 9 | a medium brown to dark-brown color | - |
| gamey | 11 | (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted | - |
| imbue | 9 | spread or diffuse through | - |
| loamy | 10 | consisting of or having the character of loam | richy loamy soil |
| dooms | 8 | - | - |
| ambit | 9 | an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: | the ambit of municipal legislation |
| amiga | 8 | - | - |
| amnio | 7 | (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities | - |
| amity | 10 | a cordial disposition | - |
| imago | 8 | an adult insect produced after metamorphosis | - |
| jambe | 16 | - | - |
| duomo | 8 | the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese | - |
| clomp | 11 | walk clumsily | - |
| sumac | 9 | a shrub or tree of the genus Rhus (usually limited to the non-poisonous members of the genus) | - |
| ombre | 9 | - | - |
| emote | 7 | give expression or emotion to, in a stage or movie role | - |
| lames | 7 | - | - |
| dolma | 8 | - | - |
| campy | 14 | providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities | campy Hollywood musicals of the 1940's |
| pommy | 14 | a disparaging term for a British person | - |
| pigmy | 13 | any member of various peoples having an average height of less than five feet | - |
| seamy | 10 | morally degraded | the seamy side of life |
| saman | 7 | large ornamental tropical American tree with bipinnate leaves and globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens and seed pods that are eaten by cattle | - |
| soman | 7 | a nerve agent easily absorbed into the body; a lethal cholinesterase inhibitor that is highly toxic when inhaled | - |
| whomp | 15 | hit with the hand | - |
| ummah | 12 | the Muslim community or people, considered to extend from Mauritania to Pakistan | - |
| gamba | 10 | viol that is the bass member of the viol family with approximately the range of the cello | - |
| fumed | 11 | (of wood) darkened or colored by exposure to ammonia fumes | fumed oak |
| gimel | 8 | the 3rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet | - |
| commo | 11 | - | - |
| compo | 11 | - | - |
| armer | 7 | - | - |
| atman | 7 | - | - |
| ament | 7 | a cylindrical spikelike inflorescence | - |
| rumen | 7 | the first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; here food is collected and returned to the mouth as cud for chewing | - |
| schmo | 12 | (Yiddish) a jerk | - |
| tamal | 7 | dough stuffed with a meat mixture and sometimes wrapped in corn husks and steamed | - |
| unmix | 14 | - | - |
| zombi | 18 | someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way | - |
| haoma | 10 | leafless East Indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink | - |
| hamba | 12 | - | - |
| imbed | 10 | fix or set securely or deeply | - |
| lemma | 9 | the lower and stouter of the two glumes immediately enclosing the floret in most Gramineae | - |
| lamed | 8 | - | - |
| namer | 7 | a person who gives a name or names | the owner is usually the namer of a boat |
| demob | 10 | retire from military service | - |
| dimer | 8 | a compound whose molecules are composed of two identical monomers | - |
| bombe | 11 | - | - |
| chimb | 14 | - | - |
| crump | 11 | make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants | - |
| ameba | 9 | naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion | - |
| amate | 7 | - | - |
| spume | 9 | make froth or foam and become bubbly | - |
| umbra | 9 | a region of complete shadow resulting from total obstruction of light | - |
| etyma | 10 | - | - |
| fames | 10 | - | - |
| exeme | 14 | - | - |
| exams | 14 | - | - |
| egmas | 8 | - | - |
| emong | 8 | - | - |
| emove | 10 | - | - |
| empts | 9 | - | - |
| emule | 7 | - | - |
| emure | 7 | - | - |
| emyde | 11 | - | - |
| emyds | 11 | - | - |
| enmew | 10 | - | - |
| emmys | 12 | - | - |
| elemi | 7 | fragrant resin obtain from trees of the family Burseraceae and used as incense | - |
| elmen | 7 | - | - |
| emacs | 9 | - | - |
| emend | 8 | make improvements or corrections to | the text was emended in the second edition |
| emeus | 7 | - | - |
| emirs | 7 | - | - |
| emits | 7 | - | - |
| emmas | 9 | - | - |
| emmer | 9 | hard red wheat grown especially in Russia and Germany; in United States as stock feed | - |
| emeer | 7 | an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia) | - |
| embar | 9 | - | - |
| embay | 12 | - | - |
| embog | 10 | - | - |
| embow | 12 | - | - |
| embox | 16 | - | - |
| embus | 9 | - | - |
| emmew | 12 | - | - |
| flams | 10 | - | - |
| flamy | 13 | - | - |
| films | 10 | - | - |
| filmi | 10 | - | - |
| firms | 10 | - | - |
| flump | 12 | set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise | - |
| foams | 10 | - | - |
| flimp | 12 | - | - |
| fleme | 10 | - | - |
| flims | 10 | - | - |
| fehme | 13 | - | - |
| farms | 10 | - | - |
| femal | 10 | - | - |
| femes | 10 | - | - |
| femmy | 15 | - | - |
| ferms | 10 | - | - |
| games | 8 | - | - |
| gamic | 10 | - | - |
| gamin | 8 | (sometimes offensive) a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streets | - |
| gamme | 10 | - | - |
| gamps | 10 | - | - |
| gamed | 9 | - | - |
| gamas | 8 | - | - |
| gamay | 11 | - | - |
| gambe | 10 | - | - |
| gambo | 10 | - | - |
| gambs | 10 | - | - |
| gaums | 8 | - | - |
| gaumy | 11 | - | - |
| fomes | 10 | genus of bracket fungi forming corky or woody perennial shelflike sporophores often of large size; includes some that cause destructive heartrot in trees | - |
| forms | 10 | - | - |
| fumer | 10 | - | - |
| fumet | 10 | - | - |
| fremd | 11 | - | - |
| gompa | 10 | - | - |
| gomer | 8 | - | - |
| gombo | 10 | - | - |
| glume | 8 | small dry membranous bract found in inflorescences of Gramineae and Cyperaceae | - |
| glums | 8 | - | - |
| grama | 8 | pasture grass of plains of South America and western North America | - |
| grame | 8 | - | - |
| gramp | 10 | - | - |
| grams | 8 | - | - |
| gormy | 11 | - | - |
| gorms | 8 | - | - |
| gimps | 10 | - | - |
| gemel | 8 | - | - |
| gemmy | 13 | - | - |
| gemot | 8 | - | - |
| geums | 8 | - | - |
| germy | 11 | full of germs or pathological microorganisms | the water in New York harbor is oily and dirty and germy |
| germs | 8 | - | - |
| glime | 8 | - | - |
| glims | 8 | - | - |
| gloms | 8 | - | - |
| gisms | 8 | - | - |
| gismo | 8 | something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | - |
| glams | 8 | - | - |
| harms | 10 | - | - |
| hamed | 11 | - | - |
| hames | 10 | - | - |
| halma | 10 | a board game in which players try to move their pieces into their opponent's bases | - |
| halms | 10 | - | - |
| hemal | 10 | relating to the blood vessels or blood | - |
| hemes | 10 | - | - |
| hemic | 12 | relating to or containing or affecting blood | - |
| hemin | 10 | a reddish-brown chloride of heme; produced from hemoglobin in laboratory tests for the presence of blood | - |
| hemps | 12 | - | - |
| hempy | 15 | - | - |
| helms | 10 | - | - |
| hawms | 13 | - | - |
| heame | 10 | - | - |
| grume | 8 | a semisolid mass of coagulated red and white blood cells | - |
| guimp | 10 | - | - |
| groma | 8 | - | - |
| gymps | 13 | - | - |
| haems | 10 | - | - |
| gumma | 10 | a small rubbery granuloma that is characteristic of an advanced stage of syphilis | - |
| gumps | 10 | - | - |
| humps | 12 | - | - |
| humas | 10 | - | - |
| humfs | 13 | - | - |
| humic | 12 | of or relating to or derived from humus | humic acid |
| horme | 10 | - | - |
| iambi | 9 | - | - |
| iambs | 9 | - | - |
| hymns | 13 | - | - |
| himbo | 12 | - | - |
| hiems | 10 | - | - |
| herma | 10 | - | - |
| herms | 10 | - | - |
| homed | 11 | - | - |
| homes | 10 | - | - |
| homie | 10 | - | - |
| homme | 12 | - | - |
| homos | 10 | - | - |
| homas | 10 | - | - |
| holms | 10 | - | - |
| jimpy | 19 | - | - |
| jisms | 14 | - | - |
| jomon | 14 | - | - |
| jomos | 14 | - | - |
| jembe | 16 | - | - |
| kaama | 11 | - | - |
| kamas | 11 | - | - |
| kames | 11 | - | - |
| kaims | 11 | - | - |
| kamik | 15 | - | - |
| jumar | 14 | - | - |
| jumby | 19 | - | - |
| jumps | 16 | - | - |
| imido | 8 | - | - |
| imids | 8 | - | - |
| imine | 7 | - | - |
| imino | 7 | - | - |
| immew | 12 | - | - |
| immit | 9 | - | - |
| immix | 16 | mix together different elements | - |
| imped | 10 | - | - |
| imide | 8 | any of a class of organic compounds that contain the divalent radical -CONHCO- | - |
| imams | 9 | - | - |
| imari | 7 | - | - |
| imbar | 9 | - | - |
| impis | 9 | - | - |
| impot | 9 | - | - |
| imshi | 10 | - | - |
| imshy | 13 | - | - |
| jambs | 16 | - | - |
| jambu | 16 | - | - |
| items | 7 | - | - |
| kombu | 13 | - | - |
| kumys | 14 | - | - |
| kembo | 13 | - | - |
| kembs | 13 | - | - |
| kemps | 13 | - | - |
| kempt | 13 | (of hair) neat and tidy | a nicely kempt beard |
| kempy | 16 | - | - |
| kamis | 11 | - | - |
| kamme | 13 | - | - |
| kasme | 11 | - | - |
| kimbo | 13 | - | - |
| kerma | 11 | - | - |
| lemed | 8 | - | - |
| lemel | 7 | - | - |
| lemes | 7 | - | - |
| loams | 7 | - | - |
| limma | 9 | - | - |
| limns | 7 | - | - |
| limos | 7 | - | - |
| limpa | 9 | a rye bread made with molasses or brown sugar | - |
| limps | 9 | - | - |
| limen | 7 | the smallest detectable sensation | - |
| limed | 8 | - | - |
| liman | 7 | a long narrow lagoon near the mouth of a river | - |
| limas | 7 | - | - |
| limax | 14 | a genus of Limacidae | - |
| limba | 9 | - | - |
| limbi | 9 | - | - |
| limbs | 9 | - | - |
| limby | 12 | - | - |
| lambs | 9 | - | - |
| lamby | 12 | - | - |
| lammy | 12 | - | - |
| lamps | 9 | - | - |
| leams | 7 | - | - |
| lyams | 10 | - | - |
| lymes | 10 | - | - |
| looms | 7 | - | - |
| lomas | 7 | - | - |
| lomed | 8 | - | - |
| lomes | 7 | - | - |
Dive into the delightful world of five-letter words where the letter "M" stands proudly in the middle, acting as a linguistic pivot. These words are more than just a combination of letters; they bring with them unique pronunciations, meanings, and an undeniable charm. From the rhythmic cadence they introduce to sentences, to their strategic importance in word games, these words showcase the beauty and complexity of language. Prepare to be captivated by some fascinating examples and the roles they play in our everyday communication.
About 5 Letter Words with M in the Middle
The letter "M" holds a special place in the English language, not only for its frequency but also for its distinct sound that can change the tone and feel of a word. In the middle of a five-letter word, "M" acts as a fulcrum, balancing syllables on either side. This positioning is not just about aesthetics; it influences the pronunciation and flow of the word. Consider how the word "camel" rolls off the tongue, with "M" giving it a smooth transition from the hard "C" to the soft "el."
These mid-M marvels often carry significant meaning, sometimes altering the entire essence of a word. For instance, contrast "madam" with "mad," where the central "M" adds layers of sophistication and decorum. The positioning of "M" in the middle is not merely a coincidence but a testament to the meticulous architecture of language, creating words that are memorable, versatile, and sometimes even playful.
Popular Word Examples
Let’s dive into some popular words that showcase the splendor of having "M" right in the middle.
Camel
- Definition: A large desert-dwelling mammal known for its distinctive humps.
- Example in a Sentence: The camel trudged through the desert dunes, unfazed by the scorching sun.
- Fun Fact: Camels are known as "ships of the desert" due to their ability to travel long distances without water.
Comet
- Definition: A celestial body composed of ice and dust that develops a tail when near the sun.
- Example in a Sentence: The comet's tail lit up the night sky, captivating stargazers worldwide.
- Fun Fact: Halley's Comet is one of the most famous comets, visible from Earth every 75-76 years.
Smirk
- Definition: A slight, often smug or conceited smile.
- Example in a Sentence: She couldn't help but smirk at her brother's failed attempt at cooking.
- Fun Fact: The term "smirk" has origins in Old English, related to the word "smercian," which means to smile.
Ember
- Definition: A glowing fragment from a fire, often seen as the last remnants of burning wood.
- Example in a Sentence: As the campfire died down, only a few embers remained, crackling softly.
- Fun Fact: Embers can remain hot enough to reignite a fire hours after the flames have died out.
Limit
- Definition: A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass.
- Example in a Sentence: The speed limit on this highway is strictly enforced for safety reasons.
- Fun Fact: The word "limit" is derived from the Latin word "limitat," meaning "to bound or restrict."
Lemon
- Definition: A yellow citrus fruit known for its sour taste.
- Example in a Sentence: Freshly squeezed lemon juice can add a refreshing zing to any drink.
- Fun Fact: Lemons were once so rare that kings would present them as gifts.
Humor
- Definition: The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
- Example in a Sentence: His quick wit and humor made him the life of the party.
- Fun Fact: The word "humor" originally referred to body fluids thought to determine one's mood in ancient and medieval medicine.
Human
- Definition: Relating to or characteristic of people.
- Example in a Sentence: Every human deserves respect and dignity regardless of their background.
- Fun Fact: Humans are the only known species that blush, a unique expression of emotion.
Alarm
- Definition: A warning sound or device that signals danger or the need for immediate attention.
- Example in a Sentence: The alarm startled everyone, signaling it was time to evacuate the building.
- Fun Fact: The word "alarm" comes from the Italian "all'arme," meaning "to arms," used to call soldiers to battle.
Timer
- Definition: A device or tool for measuring and recording time intervals.
- Example in a Sentence: She set a timer to remind herself to take a break from work every hour.
- Fun Fact: Timers have been used since the 15th century, initially for tracking time during religious practices.
High-Scoring Scrabble Examples
Here's a treasure trove for Scrabble enthusiasts! These high-scoring words with an "M" in the middle could be game-changers on your board.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Comet | 9 | A celestial body that develops a tail near the sun. |
| Smirk | 11 | A slight, often smug or conceited smile. |
| Limbo | 9 | A state of uncertainty or transition. |
| Human | 10 | Relating to or characteristic of people. |
| Amber | 9 | Fossilized tree resin often used in jewelry. |
Popular 5-Letter Words for Wordle
Wordle players, take note! These words are not only popular but strategically valuable.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Camel | A large desert-dwelling mammal known for its distinctive humps. |
| Lemon | A yellow citrus fruit known for its sour taste. |
| Humor | The quality of being amusing or entertaining. |
| Alarm | A warning sound or device signaling danger or attention. |
| Timer | A device for measuring and recording time intervals. |
Unusual and Rare Word Examples
Explore some rare gems with an "M" nestled snugly in the middle:
Limba
- Definition: A type of tropical African tree known for its lightweight wood.
- Interesting Fact: Limba wood is often used in making guitars and other musical instruments.
- Example in a Sentence: The craftsman selected limba for crafting his next acoustic guitar.
Emmet
- Definition: An old English term for an ant.
- Interesting Fact: "Emmet" was commonly used in Cornwall, England, to describe tourists or outsiders, drawing a parallel to ants invading.
- Example in a Sentence: The picnic was overtaken by a swarm of busy emmets.
Femur
- Definition: The bone in the thigh, the longest and strongest bone in the human body.
- Interesting Fact: The word "femur" comes from the Latin word for thigh.
- Example in a Sentence: The X-ray showed a clean break in the femur after the accident.
Hymen
- Definition: A thin membrane that partially closes the opening of the vagina.
- Interesting Fact: The word "hymen" is derived from the Greek god of marriage, reflecting its cultural significance.
- Example in a Sentence: The doctor explained the role of the hymen in female anatomy.
Fumet
- Definition: A concentrated stock used in French cuisine, usually made from fish.
- Interesting Fact: Fumet is prized for its ability to enhance the flavor of sauces and soups.
- Example in a Sentence: The chef prepared a rich fumet to serve as the base for his seafood bisque.
Final Words
Exploring five-letter words with "M" in the middle reveals not just the intricacies of language but also the playful nature of words. Whether you're a word game enthusiast or a lover of linguistic quirks, these words offer endless fascination and utility in both communication and competition. Keep them handy for your next game of Scrabble or Wordle, and enjoy the magic they bring to language!
