rinse

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verb

ˈrin(t)s How to pronounce rinse (audio)
 dialectal  ˈrench
rinsed; rinsing

transitive verb

1
: to cleanse by flushing with liquid (such as water)
often used with out
rinse out the mouth
2
a
: 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
rinser noun

rinse

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noun

1
: the act or process of rinsing
2
a
: liquid used for rinsing
b
: a solution that temporarily tints hair

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
The large farmhouse sink looks stylish and has enough space for washing tiny dishes and hands and rinsing veggies—complete with running water sounds and a light-up faucet. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 1 Mar. 2024 Once the dye is rinsed away, use body wash and a washcloth or loofah to remove excess petroleum jelly. Tracee Cornforth, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024 Then come the beans for earthiness and protein (there’s no need to drain and rinse them, by the way), tomatoes for a touch of acidity and umami, and vegetable stock for the requisite liquid. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024 Moon Oral Beauty: Now through February 20, Moon Oral Beauty is offering 25 percent off sitewide on the brand's premium brushing devices, innovative toothpaste and mouth rinse formulas. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2024 The first two duster heads are machine-washable, and the cobweb remover is rinse only. Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 Bacteria was found in the sinks of 60% of cooks who rinsed raw chicken as part of a 2019 USDA study. Casey Barber, CNN, 13 Feb. 2024 There’s training, practice, travel, matches – rinse and repeat. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Feb. 2024 In order to prevent illness, the CDC recommends washing your hands, rinsing fruits and vegetables and cooking shellfish thoroughly. Amanda Sealy, CNN, 24 Feb. 2024
Noun
Alternatively, Tetro suggests sprinkling baking soda on the surface of a bathtub or shower, then giving it a full rinse with clean water to help combat the smell. Stacey Colino, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024 Reconnect the garbage disposal, giving it a final rinse and run for optimal cleanliness. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024 The medium rinse with slight fading gives it endless styling options. Paula Lee, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2023 Neither poolside splashes nor a rinse under the faucet should be an issue. PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2024 These towels were then washed in a quick rinse and spin cycle with no detergent and re-weighed and re-measured in the moisture meter. Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2024 Even after an extra rinse and spin cycle, ingredients in your detergent can still linger in fabric fibers. Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 29 Dec. 2023 And, even after just one rinse, all of the brassiness diminishes and you’re left with cool blonde tones. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024 Other painters remove the loose paint, then wash the siding with a soft brush or sponge, a bucket of diluted detergent and a rinse from a hose. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English rincen, from Anglo-French rincer, alteration of Old French recincier, from Vulgar Latin *recentiare, from Latin recent-, recens fresh, recent

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rinse was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Rinse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rinse. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

rinse

1 of 2 verb
rinsed; rinsing
1
a
: to wash lightly with water
rinse out your mouth
rinse the apple before you eat it
b
: to clean off with clear water the soap left over from washing
rinse the dishes
2
: to treat (hair) with a rinse
rinser noun

rinse

2 of 2 noun
1
: an act of rinsing
2
a
: liquid used for rinsing
b
: a solution that temporarily tints hair

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