rinse

[rɪns]

rinse Definition

• 1. to wash something in clean water to remove dirt or soap
• 2. to use a liquid to clean your mouth and throat and then spit it out
• 3. to give something a quick wash with water

Using rinse: Examples

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

• Example

  Rinse the vegetables under running water.

• Example

  After brushing your teeth, rinse your mouth with water.

• Example

  I rinsed the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.

rinse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rinse

• wash
• clean
• flush

Antonyms for rinse

• dirty
• soil
• stain

Phrases with rinse

• rinse and repeat

  a phrase used to describe a process that is repeated over and over again

  Example

  The instructions for using this shampoo are simple: lather, rinse, and repeat.

• rinse your hands of something

  to stop being involved in something or to refuse to take responsibility for something

  Example

  He tried to rinse his hands of the scandal by claiming he had no knowledge of it.

• rinse your mouth out with soap

  a phrase used to scold someone for using bad language

  Example

  If you don't stop swearing, I'm going to make you rinse your mouth out with soap!

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Summary: rinse in Brief

To 'rinse' [rɪns] means to wash something with clean water to remove dirt or soap. It can also refer to cleaning your mouth and throat with a liquid and spitting it out. The term can be used for giving something a quick wash with water. Examples include 'Rinse the vegetables under running water.' and 'After brushing your teeth, rinse your mouth with water.' Phrases like 'rinse and repeat' describe a repetitive process, while 'rinse your hands of something' means to stop being involved in or taking responsibility for something.