funnel

[ˈfʌnəl]

funnel Definition

  • 1a tube or pipe that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for guiding liquid or powder into a small opening
  • 2a device shaped like a funnel, used for directing something into a container with a narrow opening
  • 3a conical utensil with a small hole at the bottom, used for pouring liquids or powders into containers

Using funnel: Examples

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

  • Example

    She used a funnel to pour the oil into the bottle.

  • Example

    The sales funnel is an important concept in marketing.

  • Example

    The tornado looked like a giant funnel cloud.

  • Example

    The company uses a funnel to direct the ingredients into the packaging.

funnel Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for funnel

Phrases with funnel

  • a sweet, fried dough pastry that is typically served at fairs and carnivals

    Example

    I can't wait to get some funnel cake at the state fair this weekend.

  • sales funnel

    a marketing concept that describes the journey a customer takes from initial awareness of a product or service to making a purchase

    Example

    The company's sales funnel has been optimized to increase conversions.

  • a rotating column of air that extends from the base of a thunderstorm but does not reach the ground

    Example

    The storm chasers were excited to see a funnel cloud forming in the distance.

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Summary: funnel in Brief

A 'funnel' [ˈfʌnəl] is a tube or pipe that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for guiding liquid or powder into a small opening. It can also refer to a device or utensil used for directing something into a container with a narrow opening. The term spans contexts from cooking to marketing, as seen in 'She used a funnel to pour the oil into the bottle.' and 'The sales funnel is an important concept in marketing.' 'Funnel' extends into phrases like 'funnel cake,' a sweet pastry, and 'funnel cloud,' a rotating column of air.

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