absorbent

adjective

əb-ˈsȯr-bənt How to pronounce absorbent (audio)
variants also absorbant
Definition of absorbentnext
as in thirsty
able to soak up liquids especially readily highly absorbent material that is really good for wiping off automobiles

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Recent Examples of absorbent Scientists held an absorbent plastic tube near a mole rat for about half an hour to pick up the volatile molecules coming off its body. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026 Diapers are synonymous with babies, who are born with highly absorbent skin. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 The following selections span the gambit from absorbent coasters to rattan coasters to high-quality pieces that are only occasionally dishwasher-safe—sorry. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026 The German brand designs the thin sole from real, soft leather, and its breathable, absorbent material keeps feet from getting sweaty. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for absorbent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbent
  1. thirsty
  2. spongy
Adjective
  • The water district has been paying residents to rip out their thirsty grass and replace it with landscaping or trees, banned most new commercial fountains and water features, and limited the amount of water golf courses may use.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The mouse is a little bit hungry, a little bit thirsty, and watching his friends take this milkshake.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of thirsty
Adjective
  • The slices are slick and spongy, and the turkey tastes canned.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Spongy Texture Lawn expert Dan Deins notes that if areas of your lawn that look particularly spongy or matted down, this is probably an indication that something is wrong.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 12 July 2026
Definition of spongy

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