What does GROUT mean?

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.