dregs
1 antonym for dregs — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — The gritty sediment that settles at the bottom of a drink, especially unfiltered wine or coffee.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The gritty sediment that settles at the bottom of a drink, especially unfiltered wine or coffee.
“She tipped out the last of her coffee, dregs and all.”
2. noun
The most worthless or lowest part of something, especially people.
“He called the gang the dregs of society.”
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Antonyms
How to use dregs
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the dregs of society
coffee dregs
to the dregs
Etymology
From an old Scandinavian-derived word meaning sediment, related to the sludge left in a barrel of drink.
Full origin of dregs →Frequently asked questions
What does “dregs” mean?
The word “dregs” means the gritty sediment that settles at the bottom of a drink, especially unfiltered wine or coffee. In plain terms, the leftover bits at the bottom of a drink, or (as an insult) the worst people in a group.
How do you pronounce “dregs”?
“Dregs” is pronounced drehgz (/dɹɛɡz/ in IPA).
How do you use “dregs” in a sentence?
Here is “dregs” used in a sentence: “She tipped out the last of her coffee, dregs and all.”
What is another word for “dregs”?
Words with a similar meaning to “dregs” include debris, deposit, draff, dross, exuviate and feculence.
What part of speech is “dregs”?
“Dregs” is a noun.
How many meanings does “dregs” have?
“Dregs” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the gritty sediment that settles at the bottom of a drink, especially unfiltered wine or coffee.
