soak in

phrasal 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

Expect lots of foodies and oenophiles, couples young and old, and anyone who appreciates soaking in one of these to-die-for outdoor soaking tubs. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026

Spend your days soaking in the mineral spring water, said to boost circulation and improve skin health, and stay overnight to experience the pools after dark. —Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026

Larkin is soaking in every moment of this Olympic experience, from sightseeing in Milan to life in the Olympic Village to meeting celebrities such as Snoop Dogg. —Michael Russo, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026

While Jaggers soaked in the golden moment Saturday, his future looks just as bright. —Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for soak in

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