rinsed; rinsing
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
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
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
Be sure to rinse your rice to help remove any excess starches that can make the hash dry out while cooking.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2025
Just give them a rinse to remove any remaining membrane.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Cooked pasta is covered in a starchy coating, and rinsing it down the drain will make the sauce less likely to cling—and much more likely to slip off and end up in a pool on the bottom of your plate or bowl.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
Be sure to rinse your rice to help remove any excess starches that can make the hash dry out while cooking.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
Noun
Our top overall pick is California Naturals, thanks to its affordable price, hydrating ingredients and ease of use with a quick lather and rinse.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2025
Just give them a rinse to remove any remaining membrane.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Rinse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rinse. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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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 noun1
: an act of rinsing
2
a
: liquid used for rinsing
b
: a solution that temporarily tints hair
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