What does SLOSH mean?

Here is the requested information about the word "slosh": Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: a sound made by splashing liquid; a quantity of liquid that has been spilled or splashed; a wet, muddy place; the movement of liquid in a container that causes it to spill or splash

Verb: to spill or splash liquid; to move through a liquid with a splashing sound; to walk through mud or water with a splashing sound

Pronunciations:

US: /slɑʃ/

UK: /slɒʃ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "slosh" originated in the early 19th century and is believed to be an imitative word that mimics the sound of liquid splashing or spilling. It is commonly used to describe the sound or movement of liquid, particularly in a container. It is also used to describe walking through mud or water with a splashing sound.

Synonyms:

Noun: splash, spill, splatter, dribble

Verb: splash, spill, splatter, pour

Related Words:

flask, flash, plash, slash

Example Sentences:

Noun: The slosh of the waves against the shore was soothing.

Verb: Be careful not to slosh the soup as you carry it to the table.