rinse

/ɹɛns/

noun

  1. 1

    The action of rinsing.

    I'll just give this knife a quick rinse.
  2. 2

    A liquid used to rinse, now particularly a hair dye.

verb

  1. 1

    To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.

    You'd better rinse that stain before putting the shirt in the washing machine.
  2. 2

    To remove soap from (something) using water.

    Rinse the dishes after you wash them.
  3. 3

    To thoroughly defeat in an argument, fight or other competition.

    Checkmate!

Translate “rinse” to another language

Click any language to open the translator with this word already filled in.