Dregs usually refers to the sedimentSmall solid particles that collect at the bottom of a liquid. or thicker material that settlesMoves downward and comes to rest after being mixed or disturbed. at the bottom of a liquid. It can also be used more broadly for the least desirable or final remains of something, but the main everyday sense is the bottom sediment in a drinkA liquid people consume, such as water, tea, or juice. or container.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /drɛgz/
Easy pronunciation: DREGZ (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; pronounced with stress on the only syllable.
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Dregs Meaning
the bits that sink to the bottom of a drink or liquid
Part of speech: noun
Definition: sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid
Example: There were a few dregs left in the bottom of the cup.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- settlings — Direct synonym for the sediment at the bottom of a liquid.
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Dregs Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- settlings
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse dregs with the broader phrase 'the dregs of something,' which means the poorest, worst, or last remains of a group, not liquid sediment.
- Do not use dregs as a synonym for 'drugs' or 'drags'; the spelling is similar but the meaning is different.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does dregs mean in simple English?
Dregs means the bits that settle at the bottom of a liquid.
What are dregs of a drink?
They are the small particles or thicker residue left at the bottom after most of the liquid has been used or poured out.
What is a synonym for dregs?
A good synonym in this sense is settlings.
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