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 Later, there were dirt roads and wells and a veneer of soot covering even the nicest dwellings. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026 Take photos of any visible ash, soot or smoke residue before cleaning. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Smoke and soot sediment were ubiquitous, with soot often piling up on cars and windowsills. — Rebecca Florsheim, STAT, 17 July 2026 The gloom lasted for about two years, as particulates from the asteroid impact remained in the atmosphere and soot from wildfires added to them. — Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for soot

Recent Examples of Synonyms for soot

Noun

Safely lift grease and grime from grill grates without wire bristles, harsh chemicals or endless scrubbing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
The prolific rapper-producer has been bridging the gaps between grime, funky house, and woozy beat tapes since 2016, both as a founder of Trackout Records and producer and DJ for the group Ammi Boyz.

— Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of grime

Noun

Unlike traditional styling products, this stuff won’t coat your hair in heavy gunk and instead features nourishing skincare-grade ingredients to support scalp and hair health while also providing plenty of lift for a lightly teased effect.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 July 2026
The gunk Bondurant observed was likely didymo disturbed off the bottom of the river by people swimming and walking around.

— Hannah Smith July 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026

Definition of gunk

Noun

Prosecutors added the boys were covered in flies, filth and bedsores, were unable to walk, and were left lying in the same position for months in a Mott Haven home with no electricity.

— Alice Gainer, CBS News, 30 July 2026
In 2023, the state confiscated around 100 animals from the zoo, owing to concerns that animals were kept in filth, sick animals were allegedly denied veterinary care, and dozens of dead animal bodies and parts were on the property.

— Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Definition of filth

Noun

Periwinkle prefers a temperate climate and needs a soil with a good amount of compost.

— Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 2026
Although each vineyard has its own unique soils, exposures, and water availability, the sibling regions are simply two different appellations cultivating the same grape.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of soil

Noun

In this rustic kitchen, the visual weight of the two breadboards balances the strong visual presence of the white crock.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
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

Definition of crock

Noun

In an interview, Stitt discussed the dust-up with Trump, warned against efforts to federalize elections, and expressed concern that a mammoth federal government has contributed to the country's tense political climate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
While the collision itself won't be visible from Earth, the resulting dust cloud might be observable by advanced amateur astronomers in parts of North and South America.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of dust

Noun

Rather than paying millions to haul away toxic sludge, facilities could soon scrub their rinse water for immediate reuse to harvest high-purity copper directly off their treatment equipment.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
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