rummage

[ˈrʌmɪdʒ]

rummage Definition

• 1. to search for something by moving things around in a careless or hurried way
• 2. to find something by searching through a lot of different places or things
• 3. a thorough search for something

Using rummage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rummage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She rummaged through her purse looking for her keys.

• Example

  I rummaged around in the attic until I found the old photo album.

• Example

  The police rummaged through the suspect's apartment looking for evidence.

rummage Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rummage

• search
• hunt
• comb
• explore
• scour

Antonyms for rummage

• organize
• tidy

Phrases with rummage

• rummage sale

  a sale of used items, typically held by a church or charity organization

  Example

  I found this great jacket at the rummage sale for only $5!

• rummage through

  to search through something in a disorganized way

  Example

  He rummaged through his backpack looking for his phone.

• rummage sale

  a sale of used items, typically held by a church or charity organization

  Example

  I found this great jacket at the rummage sale for only $5!

Origins of rummage

from Middle English 'romage', meaning 'act of packing a cargo'

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Summary: rummage in Brief

The verb 'rummage' [ˈrʌmɪdʒ] means to search for something by moving things around in a careless or hurried way. It can also mean to find something by searching through a lot of different places or things. 'Rummage' is often used in the context of searching for lost items or searching through cluttered spaces. For example, 'She rummaged through her purse looking for her keys.'