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

Dreamed up by Jelk, this scent incorporates vanilla planifolia that’s cold-soaked in alcohol for 21 days. — Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

The heat index topped 100 degrees, and towels soaked in ice water were available on every tee. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

The Prestige Class is a private cabin complete with a Murphy bed, private bathroom, heated cabin floors, and an extra-large window to soak in the stunning views. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

Octavian preferred simple meals, often plain bread soaked in water. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for soak in

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