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
Recent Examples on the Web
Amanda Gardner, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
So, rinse out ridged plastic containers, cups, etc.
—Dana Oland, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
What to Look for When Shopping for Tongue Scrapers
Ease of Cleaning: Tongue scrapers are fairly easy to clean: Just rinse with warm water, dry, and store in a dry location.
—Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
Always rinse fresh produce under cool water to get rid of disease-causing bacteria and dirt.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
In the woods, some gasp for air, others rinse their eyes with water.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2024
Drain and rinse under cold running water, then drain again.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Rare illnesses and nasal rinsing More than a decade ago, health officials linked U.S. deaths from a brain-eating amoeba —named Naegleria fowleri— to nasal rinsing.
—CBS News, 13 Mar. 2024
The Venezuelan producer rinses an athletic drum loop into a muscular double-time rhythm, chopping up a vocal sample into a heart-pumping cross-training session.
—Isabelia Herrera, Pitchfork, 22 Mar. 2024
Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
The brand touts a variety of products including shampoo, conditioner, a hair oil, a hair mask and a shaking vessel to apply rinses.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2024
Someone who loads up the dishwasher with whatever's on the plate or someone who does a little rinse first?
—Stephen Orr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
Try using an insecticide rinse to wash away the residue left behind.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2024
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
Verb
Mouth rinses: These include saltwater and OTC mouthwashes that do not contain alcohol.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
So, rinse out ridged plastic containers, cups, etc.
—Dana Oland, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
What to Look for When Shopping for Tongue Scrapers
Ease of Cleaning: Tongue scrapers are fairly easy to clean: Just rinse with warm water, dry, and store in a dry location.
—Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
Always rinse fresh produce under cool water to get rid of disease-causing bacteria and dirt.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
In the woods, some gasp for air, others rinse their eyes with water.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2024
Drain and rinse under cold running water, then drain again.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Rare illnesses and nasal rinsing More than a decade ago, health officials linked U.S. deaths from a brain-eating amoeba —named Naegleria fowleri— to nasal rinsing.
—CBS News, 13 Mar. 2024
The Venezuelan producer rinses an athletic drum loop into a muscular double-time rhythm, chopping up a vocal sample into a heart-pumping cross-training session.
—Isabelia Herrera, Pitchfork, 22 Mar. 2024
Noun
Garren recommends this lightweight conditioning rinse from his R+Co range to keep your hair shiny and smooth and your color looking bright.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
The brand touts a variety of products including shampoo, conditioner, a hair oil, a hair mask and a shaking vessel to apply rinses.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2024
Someone who loads up the dishwasher with whatever's on the plate or someone who does a little rinse first?
—Stephen Orr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
Try using an insecticide rinse to wash away the residue left behind.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2024
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
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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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