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Slush - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Slush is partially melted snow or ice, often mixed with dirt, creating a wet, messy mixture. It is commonly found on roads and sidewalks during winter thaws.

slush

/slʌʃ/ /slʌʃ/

Definition:

Partially melted snow or ice, often dirty or watery.

Synonyms:

sludge, slop, mire, slurry

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

dry ground, clear ice

Common Collocations:

slush fund, slush pile, winter slush, muddy slush

Derivatives:

slushy, slushing

Usage Tips:

Use "slush" for wet snow; as a verb, it means to splash through such snow or liquid.

Common Phrases:

slush fund, knee-deep in slush, heart of slush

Etymology:

Originated in mid-17th century; possibly from Norwegian "slusk" (slime) or Danish "slus" (sleet).

Examples:

  • 1. The streets were covered in dirty slush after the snowfall.
  • 2. She wore boots to avoid stepping in the cold slush on the sidewalk.
  • 3. The car tires spun uselessly in the thick slush on the road.
  • 4. Kids love drinking colorful slush drinks at the carnival in summer.

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