pump
8 synonyms for pump, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A device that moves or pushes liquid or gas from one place to another.
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Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use pump
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
petrol pump
pump water
pair of pumps
Etymology
From Middle English pumpe, likely from a Dutch or Low German word for a pipe or water conduit.
Full origin of pump →Frequently asked questions
What does “pump” mean?
The word “pump” means a device that moves or pushes liquid or gas from one place to another. In plain terms, a device for moving liquid/gas, the act of moving something that way, or a style of heeled shoe.
How do you pronounce “pump”?
“Pump” is pronounced puhmp (/pʌmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “pump” in a sentence?
Here is “pump” used in a sentence: “The well uses an electric pump to bring up water.”
What part of speech is “pump”?
Depending on how it is used, “pump” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “pump” come from?
The word “pump” comes from Middle English. From Middle English pumpe, likely from a Dutch or Low German word for a pipe or water conduit.
Is “pump” a common word?
“Pump” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “pump” have?
“Pump” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device that moves or pushes liquid or gas from one place to another.
What is the difference between a pump and a compressor?
A pump is a device that moves liquid or gas from one place to another. A compressor is a machine that specifically squeezes gas into a smaller volume to raise its pressure, so all compressors move gas but not all pumps compress it.
