slush

[slʌʃ]

slush Definition

  • 1partly melted snow or ice
  • 2a mixture of liquid and small pieces of something, especially snow or ice
  • 3a semi-liquid mud or snow on the ground

Using slush: Examples

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

  • Example

    The sidewalks were covered in slush after the snowstorm.

  • Example

    The slush in the parking lot made it difficult to walk.

  • Example

    The slush from the snowplow splattered onto my windshield.

slush Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for slush

Phrases with slush

  • money that is kept hidden and used for dishonest or illegal purposes

    Example

    The politician was accused of using a slush fund to finance his campaign.

  • a large collection of unsolicited manuscripts or submissions that have not been reviewed or processed yet

    Example

    My manuscript has been sitting in the publisher's slush pile for months.

  • a cold drink made with crushed ice and flavored syrup

    Example

    I ordered a slushy drink at the convenience store.

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Summary: slush in Brief

The term 'slush' [slʌʃ] refers to partly melted snow or ice, a mixture of liquid and small pieces of something, especially snow or ice, and a semi-liquid mud or snow on the ground. It can also refer to a 'slush fund,' which is money kept hidden and used for dishonest or illegal purposes. Other phrases include 'slush pile,' a large collection of unsolicited manuscripts or submissions, and 'slushy drink,' a cold drink made with crushed ice and flavored syrup.

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