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

And why not—shouldn’t the scouring and sanitizing properties of a dishwasher tablet make your washing machine sparkle? — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026

Don’t use scouring powders or abrasive creams, or rust removers. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

How to Clean White Film From Glass Stoves Remember to always avoid aggressive scrubbing and the use of corrosive or abrasive detergents or scouring pads, says Castagnoli. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026

Here are some easier ways to add a clean scent to the bathroom without a daily scouring. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 31 May 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