5 letter words starting with M

Many 5-letter words in English start with the letter ‘M. Learning these words can help you play word games and crossword puzzles better. Below is a list of some 5-letter ‘M’ words to help you.

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Macaw	A large, colorful New World parrot	The macaw’s feathers were a vibrant blue.
Macho	Showing aggressive pride in one’s masculinity	His macho attitude was off-putting to some.
Madam	A polite form of address for a woman	“Thank you, madam,” said the waiter.
Mafia	A criminal organization	The movie depicted the rise of the Mafia.
Magic	The power to use supernatural forces	The magician performed an incredible magic trick.
Magot	A large monkey found in Asia	The magot is known for its intelligence.
Maids	Female domestic workers	The maids cleaned the large mansion.
Mails	Systems for sending letters and parcels	He sends his packages via airmail.
Mains	Principal pipes or cables in a system	The mains were repaired to restore electricity.
Maize	A type of corn	Maize is a staple food in many countries.
Majors	Students’ principal fields of study	She majors in biology at the university.
Maker	A person or thing that makes or produces something	He is a maker of fine furniture.
Males	Adult human men or male animals	The exhibit was about the roles of males in lion prides.
Malts	Barley or other grain that has been steeped, germinated, and dried, used for brewing or distilling and in certain foods	He enjoys malted milkshakes.
Mamas	Mothers	The children made cards for their mamas.
Mambo	A Latin American dance	They danced the mambo all night.
Manes	Long hair growing on the necks of animals like horses and lions	The lion’s mane was impressive.
Mango	A tropical fruit	She sliced a ripe mango for the salad.
Manor	A large country house with lands	The old manor stood atop the hill.
Maple	A type of tree or its wood	Maple syrup comes from the sap of maple trees.
March	Walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread	The soldiers march in the parade.
Marks	Symbols, signs, or grades	The student’s marks improved significantly.
Marry	To become legally joined in marriage	They plan to marry next spring.
Marsh	An area of low, wet land	The marsh was teeming with birdlife.
Masks	Coverings for all or part of the face	They wore masks to the costume party.
Mason	A builder and worker in stone	The mason repaired the brick wall.
Match	A contest or game	The tennis match was thrilling.
Mates	Friends or companions	His mates joined him for a game of soccer.
Maths	Short for mathematics	She excels in maths and science.
Matzo	A thin, crisp unleavened bread	Matzo is traditionally eaten during Passover.
Mauve	A pale purple color	She wore a dress in a lovely shade of mauve.
Maven	An expert or connoisseur	He’s a maven in gourmet cooking.
Mavis	Another name for the song thrush	The mavis sang sweetly in the morning.
Maxim	A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct	The maxim “honesty is the best policy” is well-known.
Mayan	Relating to the Maya people	The Mayan ruins are a popular tourist attraction.
Maybe	Perhaps; possibly	Maybe we’ll go out for dinner tonight.
Mayor	The elected head of a city, town, or other municipality	The mayor announced a new initiative.
Maze	A network of paths and hedges designed as a puzzle	They got lost in the corn maze.
Mealy	Resembling meal; powdery and soft	The old bread had a mealy texture.
Meant	Intended to do	She meant to call him but forgot.
Meats	The flesh of animals used as food	The butcher displayed various meats.
Med	Related to the science of medicine	She is pursuing a career in med.
Media	The main means of mass communication	The event was covered extensively in the media.
Meets	Comes into the presence or company of someone by chance or arrangement	He meets his colleagues for lunch every Friday.
Melts	Becomes liquefied by heat	The snow melts quickly in the sun.
Memes	Cultural items that are transmitted by repetition and replication in a manner analogous to the biological transmission of genes	Memes often spread quickly online.
Mends	Repairs something that is broken or damaged	She mends her old clothes instead of buying new ones.
Menus	A list of dishes available in a restaurant	The restaurant’s menus featured many vegetarian options.
Meows	The cries of a cat	The cat meows loudly when it’s hungry.
Merch	Short for merchandise	The band sold their merch at the concert.
Merit	Deserving reward or praise	His essay had considerable merit.
Merry	Cheerful and lively	They sang merry songs during the festival.
Meson	A subatomic particle	The scientist explained the properties of the meson.
Metal	A solid material typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity	Iron is a commonly used metal.
Meter	The fundamental unit of length in the metric system	The race was 100 meters long.

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