rinsing

1 of 2

noun

rins·​ing ˈrin(t)-siŋ 

1

: dregs, residue

—usually plural

2

: water that has been used for rinsing

—usually plural

rinsing

2 of 2

present participle of rinse entry 1

Examples of rinsing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Every night before dinner, my father would perform this ritual—rinsing and draining, then setting the pot in the cooker. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

To reduce the risk of PAM, the department advises trying to prevent water from going up your nose during freshwater activities, avoiding putting your head underwater in hot springs and thermal waters and only using distilled water for nasal rinsing. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Then, floss and spit out the remaining toothpaste without rinsing. — Hannah Harper, HEALTH, 6 Sep. 2026

An employee was washing and rinsing mixing bowls in the front hand wash sink. — Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1703, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for rinsing

• mincing
• wincing
• convincing
• evincing
• unconvincing