fluid
adjective
flu·id
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Definition of fluid
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: having particles that easily move and change their relative position without a separation of the mass and that easily yield to pressure : capable of flowing
a long screw that forces the fluid chocolate through fine openings — Technical Survey
b
: subject to change or movement
boundaries became fluid
2
: characterized by or employing a smooth easy style
the ballerina's fluid movements fluid recitation of his lines
3a
: available for various uses
a fluid computer program
b
: liquid sense 4
fluid assets
fluid
nounDefinition of fluid (Entry 2 of 2)
: a substance (such as a liquid or gas) tending to flow or conform to the outline of its container
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Other Words from fluid
Adjective
fluidly
adverb
fluidness
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fluidal
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fluidally
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fluidlike
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Examples of fluid in a Sentence
Adjective
a substance in a fluid state warm the jam until it is fluid, then spread it over the cakeNoun
Please check the fluids in the car's engine. She needs to drink plenty of fluids. Fluid leaked from the car's engine. a bottle of yellow fluid
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Anderson is a fluid athlete and receiver but doesn’t have the bulk to be an in-line blocker. — Jim Mcbride, BostonGlobe.com, "Five Patriots position battles to watch," 21 Aug. 2019 With the skull open, Waters can collect fluid samples and then remove the brain, placing it in a bag with a slurry of ice, and then in another bag and a Styrofoam cooler. — Emily Toomey, Smithsonian, "Inside a Brain Bank, Where Humans’ Most Precious Organ Is Dissected and Studied," 21 Aug. 2019 Numbers aside, Puk could be an X-factor in this series, and a key cog in a fluid bullpen as September baseball looms. — Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News, "What A.J. Puk’s arrival could mean for the Athletics’ postseason push," 19 Aug. 2019 Wilson’s integration into the fold has given Auburn a different dynamic on offense this preseason, with Martin remarking on just how fluid the offense looks when Wilson is on the field. — Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, "Can grad transfer Jay Jay Wilson give Auburn versatility it has lacked at H-back?," 17 Aug. 2019 Officers found her face down on the floor, with bloody fluid draining from her nose and mouth. — George Houde, chicagotribune.com, "Testifying for defense at murder trial, pathologist says South Barrington woman’s drowning death in 2000 could have been accidental," 15 Aug. 2019 In the 60 years since, the playoff system has been fluid to say the least. — Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, "The KHSAA changed the playoff format for football. Here's what you need to know," 15 Aug. 2019 Fabrics range from menswear shirting stripes to fluid silks that can be solid, printed or have a jacquard pattern. — Sharon Graubard, courant.com, "Fashion report: Cool classics for fall," 15 Aug. 2019 Even the wedding dress McCartney designed for Meghan Markle’s reception was made with viscose, a fluid material made from wood pulp. — Vogue, "The Women Designers Who Changed The Way We Dress," 14 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
People are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun — and in air conditioning, if possible — and check up on relatives and neighbors. — Christine Dempsey, courant.com, "Strong thunderstorms, lighting cause damage and power outages across southern Connecticut," 20 Aug. 2019 The weather service also said people should drink plenty of fluids, and not leave pets or children in cars. — Joseph Geha, The Mercury News, "Hot desert air mass driving up Bay Area temperatures, heat advisory in effect," 14 Aug. 2019 The Maryland Department of Health recommended Marylanders to drink plenty of fluids, avoid direct sunlight, and wear loose-fitting and lightweight clothing. — Juliana Kim, baltimoresun.com, "Here are the best places to stay cool during the sweltering Baltimore heat," 19 July 2019 Here are four safety recommendations from the National Weather Service: Drink plenty of fluids. — Farah Stockman, New York Times, "Heat Wave to Hit Two-Thirds of the U.S. Here’s What to Expect.," 17 July 2019 The weather forecast for the starting line at Thursday’s AJC Peachtree Road Race means participants should be sure they are hydrated, drinking plenty of fluids before the race, starting now. — Ajc Staff, ajc, "A warm, humid forecast for AJC Peachtree means runners need fluids before, during and after," 3 July 2019 Mourinho's desire for fluid, attack-minded football was perfect for Lampard, who racked up goals and assists for fun. — SI.com, "Jose Mourinho: The Legendary Portuguese Tactician's All-Time Best XI," 6 Aug. 2019 The fluids in his body wound up in the wrong places, an occupational hazard for astronauts. — Anchorage Daily News, "What the Space Age taught us: Earth is the best of all possible worlds," 23 June 2019 Methanol is a type of alcohol that's often used as an ingredient in antifreeze, paint thinner, shellac, and windshield wiper fluid, according to MedlinePlus. — Cory Stieg, refinery29.com, "Could Bootleg Alcohol Explain The Dominican Republic Deaths?," 18 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fluid.' 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 fluid
fluid
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of fluid
(Entry 1 of 2)
: capable of flowing freely like water
—used to describe something that can change easily or that changes often
: having or showing a smooth and easy style
fluid
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of fluid (Entry 2 of 2)
: a substance that is able to flow freely : a liquid substance
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fluid
adjective