dreg Definition
- 1the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds
- 2the most worthless part or parts of something
Using dreg: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dreg" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The dregs of the coffee were left at the bottom of the cup.
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He was the dregs of society, having spent most of his life in prison.
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The team's performance was the dregs of their season.
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The dregs of the wine were poured out.
dreg Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with dreg
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The prison was filled with the dregs of humanity.
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The homeless man was considered to be one of the dregs of society.
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The last few candidates were the dregs of the barrel.
Origins of dreg
from Old Norse 'dregg', meaning 'sediment'
Summary: dreg in Brief
The term 'dreg' [dreg] refers to the remnants of a liquid left in a container, often with sediment or grounds. It can also refer to the most worthless part of something, as in 'He was the dregs of society.' Phrases like 'the dregs of humanity' and 'the dregs of the barrel' extend the meaning to the most despicable or least desirable aspects of a group or thing.
