plural liquids
: a substance that is able to flow freely : fluid
Water and milk are liquids.
His diet was restricted to liquids. = He was on a liquid diet.
a bottle of green liquid
1
: capable of flowing freely like water : not a solid or a gas
Water and milk are liquid substances.
liquid mercury/detergent
The medicine is available in liquid form.
They offered us snacks and liquid refreshments. [=drinks]
2
literary
a
: shining and clear
She had large liquid eyes.
b
: clear, smooth, and pleasant in sound
the liquid notes of a bird
c
: having or showing a smooth and easy style
the liquid grace of the dancer's movements
3
business
: made up of money or easily changed into money
liquid assets
liquid funds/investments
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“Liquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/liquid. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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