sponge

1 of 2

noun

ˈspənj

a(1)

: an elastic porous mass of interlacing horny fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals (phylum Porifera) and is able when wetted to absorb water

(2)

: a piece of sponge (as for scrubbing)

(3)

: a porous rubber or cellulose product used similarly to a sponge

: any of a phylum (Porifera) of aquatic chiefly marine simple invertebrate animals that have a double-walled body of loosely aggregated cells with a skeleton supported by spicules or spongin and are filter feeders that are sessile as adults

: a pad (as of folded gauze) used in surgery and medicine (as to remove discharge)

: one who lives on others

: a soft mixture of yeast, liquid, and flour that is allowed to rise and then mixed with additional ingredients to create bread dough

: a whipped dessert usually containing whites of eggs or gelatin

: a metal (such as platinum) obtained in porous form usually by reduction without fusion

titanium sponge

: the egg mass of a crab

: an absorbent contraceptive device that is impregnated with spermicide and inserted into the vagina before sexual intercourse to cover the cervix

spongelike

ˈspənj-ˌlīk How to pronounce sponge (audio)

adjective

sponge

2 of 2

verb

sponged; sponging

transitive verb

: to cleanse, wipe, or moisten with or as if with a sponge

: to erase or destroy with or as if with a sponge

—often used with out

: to get by sponging on another

: to absorb with or as if with or in the manner of a sponge

intransitive verb

: to absorb, soak up, or imbibe like a sponge

: to get something from or live on another by imposing on hospitality or good nature

sponged off of her sister

: to dive or dredge for sponges

sponger noun

Example Sentences

Noun finally told the sponge to move out of their house and to get a job Verb She sponged up the spilt milk. He sponged off his face. She sponged the dirt off her shirt. She always sponges meals from us.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

To get that ombré twist, Ganzoright recommends using a small makeup sponge to dab on OPI's Infinite Shine in Clean Slate, spreading the color from the nail's middle point up to the tip.

Seventeen, 14 Sep. 2022 Add the bath mat to the mix and use a sponge to gently scrub it.

Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022 Wipe the heating element with the damp cloth or use a soft sponge to gently remove any build up.

Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022 Run a line of caulk along the space, and then immediately use a wet sponge to remove excess.

Chelsea Evers, Country Living, 6 July 2022 La'Pearl likes to use a damp sponge, while Meyers uses her ring finger to gently tap and blend for a softer finish.

Allure, 31 May 2022 The kit includes an applicator sponge and buffing cloth.

Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 With proper care, this sponge can last a while without getting riddled with bacteria.

Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 Long-living and fast-growing, the American chestnut is a powerful sponge for greenhouse gas emissions.

BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2022

Verb

Butterfly sponge heads fold in half for easy, hands-free wringing.

Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022 Continuously storing a loofah or sponge in a damp area can lead to bacteria or mold growth, which can in turn leave you with some major skin irritation.

Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 But reading books in Spanish is a good way to start building their vocabulary, and the younger kids are, the more their minds are able to sponge up new words.

Christina Montoya Fiedler, Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022 When messy cooking causes splatters, take a damp cloth or sponge with soap and wipe off the exterior of the air fryer.

Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022 This week has desserts like Dutch chocolate cookies, churro rice crispy treats, Victoria sponge cupcakes, and Italian limoncello muffins.

Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2022 Then, ring out the vinegar, thoroughly rinse the clean kitchen sponge in warm water and let dry.

Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022 Use a clean makeup brush or sponge to apply your makeup.

Laken Brooks, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2021 For homeowners trying to treat pet accidents on their own, the best way is to sponge on clean water, then blot it out by spreading a clean, dry towel over the area and pressing down.

Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 18 July 2022 See More

Kids Definition

sponge 1 of 2

noun

ˈspənj

: a water animal that lives permanently attached to a solid surface (as the ocean bottom) and has a simple body of loosely connected cells with a skeleton supported by stiff fibers or hard particles

: a piece of springy absorbent material that forms the skeleton of a sponge or is manufactured and that is used for cleaning

: a pad of folded gauze used in surgery and medicine

sponge

2 of 2

verb

sponged; sponging

: to clean or wipe with a sponge

: to get something or live at the expense of another

sponge off friends

Medical Definition

sponge 1 of 2

noun

ˈspənj

: an elastic porous mass of interlacing horny fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals (phylum Porifera) and is able when wetted to absorb liquid

: a small pad made of multiple folds of gauze or of cotton and gauze used to mop blood from a surgical incision, to carry inhalant medicaments to the nose, or to cover a superficial wound as a dressing

: a porous dressing (as of fibrin or gelatin) applied to promote wound healing

: a plastic prosthesis used in chest cavities following lung surgery

: an absorbent contraceptive device impregnated with spermicide that is inserted into the vagina before sexual intercourse to cover the cervix and act as a barrier to sperm

sponge

2 of 2

transitive verb

sponged; sponging

: to cleanse, wipe, or moisten with or as if with a sponge

sponge the patient's back

单词	sponges
释义	sponge 1 of 2 noun ˈspənj 1 a(1) : an elastic porous mass of interlacing horny fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals (phylum Porifera) and is able when wetted to absorb water (2) : a piece of sponge (as for scrubbing) (3) : a porous rubber or cellulose product used similarly to a sponge b : any of a phylum (Porifera) of aquatic chiefly marine simple invertebrate animals that have a double-walled body of loosely aggregated cells with a skeleton supported by spicules or spongin and are filter feeders that are sessile as adults 2 : a pad (as of folded gauze) used in surgery and medicine (as to remove discharge) 3 : one who lives on others 4 a : a soft mixture of yeast, liquid, and flour that is allowed to rise and then mixed with additional ingredients to create bread dough b : a whipped dessert usually containing whites of eggs or gelatin c : a metal (such as platinum) obtained in porous form usually by reduction without fusion titanium sponge d : the egg mass of a crab 5 : an absorbent contraceptive device that is impregnated with spermicide and inserted into the vagina before sexual intercourse to cover the cervix spongelike ˈspənj-ˌlīk adjective sponge 2 of 2 verb sponged; sponging transitive verb 1 : to cleanse, wipe, or moisten with or as if with a sponge 2 : to erase or destroy with or as if with a sponge —often used with out 3 : to get by sponging on another 4 : to absorb with or as if with or in the manner of a sponge intransitive verb 1 : to absorb, soak up, or imbibe like a sponge 2 : to get something from or live on another by imposing on hospitality or good nature sponged off of her sister 3 : to dive or dredge for sponges sponger noun Synonyms Noun bloodsucker free rider freeloader hanger-on leech moocher parasite sponger Verb absorb drink imbibe soak (up) suck (up) take up See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun finally told the sponge to move out of their house and to get a job Verb She sponged up the spilt milk. He sponged off his face. She sponged the dirt off her shirt. She always sponges meals from us. Recent Examples on the Web Noun To get that ombré twist, Ganzoright recommends using a small makeup sponge to dab on OPI's Infinite Shine in Clean Slate, spreading the color from the nail's middle point up to the tip. Seventeen, 14 Sep. 2022 Add the bath mat to the mix and use a sponge to gently scrub it. Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022 Wipe the heating element with the damp cloth or use a soft sponge to gently remove any build up. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022 Run a line of caulk along the space, and then immediately use a wet sponge to remove excess. Chelsea Evers, Country Living, 6 July 2022 La'Pearl likes to use a damp sponge, while Meyers uses her ring finger to gently tap and blend for a softer finish. Allure, 31 May 2022 The kit includes an applicator sponge and buffing cloth. Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 With proper care, this sponge can last a while without getting riddled with bacteria. Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 Long-living and fast-growing, the American chestnut is a powerful sponge for greenhouse gas emissions. BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2022 Verb Butterfly sponge heads fold in half for easy, hands-free wringing. Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022 Continuously storing a loofah or sponge in a damp area can lead to bacteria or mold growth, which can in turn leave you with some major skin irritation. Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 But reading books in Spanish is a good way to start building their vocabulary, and the younger kids are, the more their minds are able to sponge up new words. Christina Montoya Fiedler, Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022 When messy cooking causes splatters, take a damp cloth or sponge with soap and wipe off the exterior of the air fryer. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022 This week has desserts like Dutch chocolate cookies, churro rice crispy treats, Victoria sponge cupcakes, and Italian limoncello muffins. Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2022 Then, ring out the vinegar, thoroughly rinse the clean kitchen sponge in warm water and let dry. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022 Use a clean makeup brush or sponge to apply your makeup. Laken Brooks, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2021 For homeowners trying to treat pet accidents on their own, the best way is to sponge on clean water, then blot it out by spreading a clean, dry towel over the area and pressing down. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 18 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old English, from Latin spongia, from Greek First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing sponge glass sponge sponge cake sponge bath sponge cloth sponge rubber throw in the sponge glass sponge sponge cake sponge bath sponge cloth sponge rubber throw in the sponge Kids Definition sponge 1 of 2 noun ˈspənj 1 : a water animal that lives permanently attached to a solid surface (as the ocean bottom) and has a simple body of loosely connected cells with a skeleton supported by stiff fibers or hard particles 2 : a piece of springy absorbent material that forms the skeleton of a sponge or is manufactured and that is used for cleaning 3 : a pad of folded gauze used in surgery and medicine sponge 2 of 2 verb sponged; sponging 1 : to clean or wipe with a sponge 2 : to get something or live at the expense of another sponge off friends Medical Definition sponge 1 of 2 noun ˈspənj 1 : an elastic porous mass of interlacing horny fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals (phylum Porifera) and is able when wetted to absorb liquid 2 a : a small pad made of multiple folds of gauze or of cotton and gauze used to mop blood from a surgical incision, to carry inhalant medicaments to the nose, or to cover a superficial wound as a dressing b : a porous dressing (as of fibrin or gelatin) applied to promote wound healing c : a plastic prosthesis used in chest cavities following lung surgery 3 : an absorbent contraceptive device impregnated with spermicide that is inserted into the vagina before sexual intercourse to cover the cervix and act as a barrier to sperm sponge 2 of 2 transitive verb sponged; sponging : to cleanse, wipe, or moisten with or as if with a sponge sponge the patient's back sponges 1 of 2 noun plural of sponge as in parasites a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return finally told the sponge to move out of their house and to get a job Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance parasites spongers leeches dependents freeloaders moochers henchmen free riders bloodsuckers misers hangers-on satellites idlers deadbeats toadies sycophants flunkeys lackeys stooges skinflints tightwads scrooges pikers cheapskates niggards flunkies yes-men Antonyms & Near Antonyms benefactors supporters philanthropists sponges 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of sponge 1 as in drinks to take in (something liquid) through small openings the ground quickly sponged up the much-needed rain Synonyms & Similar Words drinks absorbs swallows imbibes sips soaks (up) slurps gulps swills takes up swigs quaffs guzzles sucks (up) 2 as in leeches to live by relying on someone else's generosity or hospitality without sharing in the cost or responsibility she's been sponging off of her friends while she tries to land an entry-level job on Wall Street Synonyms & Similar Words leeches begs freeloads mooches uses exploits
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sponge

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