rinse

¹rinse

verb \ˈrin(t)s, especially dialect ˈrench\

rinsedrins·ing

Definition of RINSE

transitive verb

1

: to cleanse by flushing with liquid (as water) —often used with out <rinse out the mouth>

2

a : to cleanse (as of soap) by clear water b : to treat (hair) with a rinse

3

: to remove (dirt or impurities) by washing lightly or in water only

— rins·er noun

Examples of RINSE

1. I rinsed my face in the sink.
2. He washed the dishes and then rinsed them thoroughly.
3. The tools were rinsed in alcohol.
4. She rinsed the dirt off the lettuce.
5. He rinsed the soap out of the cup.

Origin of RINSE

Middle English rincen, from Anglo-French rincer, alteration of Old French recincier, from Vulgar Latin *recentiare, from Latin recent-, recens fresh, recent

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to RINSE

Synonyms: irrigate, flush, sluice, wash, wash out

Related Words: deluge, engulf, flood, inundate, swamp; flow, gush, rush, stream; douche, hose; drench, saturate, soak; douse (also dowse), slosh, splash

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