rinse
verb
\ ˈrin(t)s
, dialectal ˈrench\
, dialectal ˈrench\
rinsed;
rinsing
Definition of rinse
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to cleanse by flushing with liquid (such as water)
—often used with out rinse out the mouth
2a
: to cleanse (as of soap) by clear water
b
: to treat (hair) with a rinse
3
: to remove (dirt or impurities) by washing lightly or in water only
rinse
nounDefinition of rinse (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the act or process of rinsing
2a
: liquid used for rinsing
b
: a solution that temporarily tints hair
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Synonyms for rinse
Synonyms: Verb
flush, irrigate, sluice, wash, wash out
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Examples of rinse in a Sentence
Verb
I rinsed my face in the sink. He washed the dishes and then rinsed them thoroughly. The tools were rinsed in alcohol. She rinsed the dirt off the lettuce. He rinsed the soap out of the cup.Noun
She dunked the dish in the rinse water. Use sanitizing rinse on the scissors. a bottle of hair rinse
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
These plastic shreds, or chips, were rinsed after being separated and were sometimes loaded wet onto Wiley Sanders trucks for transport. — Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, "Alabama trucking company to pay $3 million over lead leaks in California," 29 Aug. 2019 If your dog has already gotten into a harmful bloom, rinse your pet off immediately in fresh, clean water. — Susan Scutti, CNN, "Dog-killing toxic algae discovered in 3 New York City parks," 26 Aug. 2019 But among the control group — those who did not get the safety messages — 61 percent rinsed their raw meat. — Erika Edwards, NBC News, "Washing raw chicken won't clean it, but it could make you sick," 20 Aug. 2019 To clean your body brush, rinse with water, then hang to dry. — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, "What Is "Dry Brushing" and Can It Really Cure Cellulite?," 31 July 2019 The feeders and baths should then be rinsed and allowed to dry before refilling. — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, "Contagious house finch eye disease reported in Walnut Creek area," 17 June 2019 Inspect your tomatoes frequently, and any that show a crack or hole should be harvested, rinsed, dried and ripened on the kitchen counter indoors. — Dan Gill, nola.com, "Protect tomatoes from these diseases and pests," 13 Apr. 2019 If your pet has come into contact with algae bloom If your pet has come into contact water that has an algal bloom, rinse them with tap water as soon as possible. — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, "How to protect your pets from harmful algae in water," 14 Aug. 2019 If your dog has already gotten into a harmful bloom, rinse your pet off immediately in fresh, clean water. — Susan Scutti, CNN, "How to spot the toxic algae that's killing dogs in the Southeast," 12 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Aveeno Clear Complexion Pure Matte Peel-Off Face Mask Palm says this no-rinse mask is gentle yet effective, with ingredients including lactic acid and glycolic acid that target pimples and heal post-inflammatory pigmentation and redness. — Christina Heiser, NBC News, "What are the best skin care products for acne-prone skin? Look for these key ingredients," 25 July 2019 But June, trapped in her sequence of shock-rebellion-rinse-repeat, doesn’t feel like a person anymore. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, "The Empty Empowerment of The Handmaid’s Tale," 5 June 2019 In a large saucepan of unsalted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and rinse under cold water; drain well and transfer to a large bowl. — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, "3 ways to boost nutrition of pasta salads," 26 July 2019 Remove noodles to a colander, and rinse in cool water to chill. — Eric Velasco, al.com, "How to make two no-cook, Asian-inspired summer meals," 23 July 2019 When time's up, use a damp wash cloth to wipe away the mask and your leg hair with it, then rinse. — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, "I Tried Nair’s New Hair-Removal Masks — Here’s What Happened," 15 July 2019 Cook the noodles until just al dente, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking, then toss with half the dressing in a medium bowl. — Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, "Salad Ramen Is the Only Dinner We Want When the Temp Gets Above 80 Degrees," 12 July 2019 Remove garlic with slotted spoon and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. — Washington Post, "Hot summer months calls for a mix of pesto and pasta," 8 July 2019 And there’s only so much a quick rubdown or rinse can do erase hours of body surfing and sandcastle building. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "Moms Love This Trick for Cleaning Sandy Beach Feet," 1 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rinse.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for rinse
rinse
verb
English Language Learners Definition of rinse
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to wash (something) with clean water and without soap
: to wash (something) with a liquid other than clean water
: to remove (something) from an object by washing the object with clean water
rinse
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of rinse (Entry 2 of 2)
: an act of washing something with a liquid and especially with clean water
: liquid that is used for rinsing something
: a dye that you put on your hair to change its color for a short time
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rinse
verb
\ ˈrins
\
\
rinsed;
rinsing
Kids Definition of rinse
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to wash lightly with water
Rinse out your mouth.
2
: to remove (something) with clean water
I rinsed soap off the dishes.