SOOT Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

soot

noun

Definition of soot

as in grime

a black powder that is formed when something (such as wood or coal) is burned

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Recent Examples of soot There was quiet and a new moon, black as soot outside, and far above the Earth, Betelgeuse was burning. — Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026 The important thing for homeowners to understand is that wildfire cleanup goes well beyond removing visible soot. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 There were flakes of gray ash on the rocks, and the choking stink of wet soot. — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 The only thing better than a cozy fireplace is one that doesn’t need, soot, wood, or chimney cleaning. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soot

Recent Examples of Synonyms for soot

Noun

Here’s how to keep yours free of grime, mold and other harmful bacteria, according to microbiology experts.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
There is a little something called gravity that tends to make all that dust, dirt, and grime all pile up at the end.

— Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of grime

Noun

It’s also packed with a slew of cleansing agents that are known for effectively sloughing away gunk while being gentle enough not to damage the skin barrier.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
Using a small scrub brush, scrape out any gunk that’s built in your P-trap.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of gunk

Noun

Too many rodents, too much filth and too little sanitizer led inspectors to shut down a Miami ramen restaurant for a couple of days last week.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
In true Joycean fashion, Ironweed wants both symbolism and naturalism, the elevated language of heaven’s vaults alongside the unadorned details of bodily filth.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of filth

Noun

The text of the agreement, which has been released publicly by the administration, establishes a joint study between the two countries on the feasibility of an enrichment facility on Saudi Arabian soil.

— Chris Boccia, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
If your home uses a septic system, wastewater flows into a tank and filters through soil.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of soil

Noun

These crocks and trays can be kept out on the counter for easy access while finishing off a sizzling steak in the skillet or stored in the fridge for firmer sticks.

— Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2026
What To Store On Your Counter Utensil Crock Keep a utensil crock next to your cooktop for making meal prep a breeze.

— Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

Definition of crock

Noun

These micro-drones usually crash in low-visibility crisis zones where dust, smoke, or pitch darkness blinds cameras.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Tristan, in the middle of putting down new wood shavings, looked at me shyly through the dust clouds.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of dust

Noun

Jacobs oversees wastewater treatment, while Synagro handles sludge processing.

— Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
An aerial view shows houses lying deluged in sludge after flash floods at Devighat, Bidur Municipality in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026.

— Sam Meredith,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026