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 Fire officials said the home sustained extensive damage from fire, soot, smoke, and water. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 July 2026 The house sustained extensive damage from fire, soot, smoke and water. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 The fire sent plumes of black smoke over Boyle Heights and other parts of Los Angeles, leaving the air heavy with soot. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 Enormous fires destroy homes, kill people and emit huge amounts of soot into the air. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for soot

Recent Examples of Synonyms for soot

Noun

His next album, SKALA, named after his family dog, featured a guest verse from grime legend D Double E, a key cosign and mentor who still texts Songer well wishes on Christmas morning.

— Sam Davies, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026
For Damien dirtiness brought him closer to godliness, the grime evidence of his graft.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

Definition of grime

Noun

Vacuum the spot to remove any excess gunk to make any further treatment more effective and prevent as much muck from actually leaving a stain in the first place.

— Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
Your pores might be congested with gunk or product residue, so double-cleansing can make all the difference.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026

Definition of gunk

Noun

As currents floated the ship north and tugboats struggled to drag it to port, the thousands of people aboard descended into filth, madness, and worse.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026
Preventing or cleaning filth, however, pales in comparison to the problems posed by medical emergencies en route.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of filth

Noun

The market drops considerably after the leading contenders, and the long shots include the United States, which is currently the 19th favorite to win it all at +8000 after its round-of-16 exit on home soil in 2026.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Massive amounts of rocks and soil roared down a slope and buried more than 10 residential buildings early Friday in Pengshui County on the outskirts of Chongqing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026

Definition of soil

Noun

This crock has plenty of room to keep every daily utensil conveniently on the counter, and it’s finished with a cork mat on the bottom to stay steady and protect your counters.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Other appliances like toaster ovens, air fryers, and crock pots also pose a safety risk (especially if they’re not cleaned properly after use).

— Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026

Definition of crock

Noun

But the real key to the magic is that frenetic tone — the dirty, grungy, previously unheard sludge created when guitarist/Ray’s brother Dave Davies slashed his amp’s speaker with a razor.

— Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Inline water filters can be installed and are widely used to trap dirt, debris, and sludge.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026