soak in

verb

soaked in; soaking in; soaks in

of a liquid

: to enter something by a gradual process

Pour water around the base of the plant and allow it to soak in.

—often used figuratively

He sat quietly, letting her words soak in.

Close your eyes and let the music soak in.

Examples of soak in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After spending the summer soaking in extra free time and waking up late, August is all about readjusting routines and schedules to get back into the school groove. — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

This overnight French toast casserole uses challah bread soaked in a custard for several hours. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

In June, he is accused of smothering a 1-month-old kitten with a rag soaked in bleach. — Steven Yablonski, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

Enjoy live music on the patio every Saturday, while soaking in fantastic mountain views. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for soak in

• broken
• oaken
• spoken
• token
• woken
• awoken
• betoken
• heartbroken
• outspoken
• unbroken
• unspoken