scouring

1 of 2

noun

scour·​ing ˈskau̇(-ə)r-iŋ 

1

: material removed by scouring or cleaning

2

: the lowest rank of society

—usually plural

scouring

2 of 2

present participle of scour entry 1, scour entry 3

Examples of scouring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Steel Wool and Scouring Pads First and foremost, any cleaning expert will tell you to steer clear of common cleaning tools like steel wool, scouring pads, and rough brushes to clean your stainless steel. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026

Don’t use heavy-duty scouring pads or steel scrubbers when washing knives. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Use gentle but firm pressure, and let the sponge do most of the scouring. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

First, the continuous scouring action of the water jet removes slag and oxidized sputtering residues, producing a clean processing interface with smooth inner walls and vertical groove profiles. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing scouring

• scouring rush

Rhymes for scouring

• cowering
• flowering
• glowering
• powering
• showering
• souring
• towering
• devouring
• empowering