sediment
7 synonyms for sediment, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Solid particles, such as sand or silt, that settle at the bottom of a liquid or body of water.
Synonyms
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use sediment
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sediment builds up
layer of sediment
river sediment
Etymology
From Latin sedimentum, "a settling," from sedere, "to sit" — the particles have quite literally "sat down."
Full origin of sediment →Frequently asked questions
What does “sediment” mean?
The word “sediment” means solid particles, such as sand or silt, that settle at the bottom of a liquid or body of water. In plain terms, small particles that sink and collect at the bottom of water or another liquid.
How do you pronounce “sediment”?
“Sediment” is pronounced SEHD-ih-muhnt (/ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “sediment” in a sentence?
Here is “sediment” used in a sentence: “Years of sediment had built up at the bottom of the lake.”
What part of speech is “sediment”?
“Sediment” is a noun.
Where does the word “sediment” come from?
The word “sediment” comes from Latin. From Latin sedimentum, "a settling," from sedere, "to sit" — the particles have quite literally "sat down.".
Is “sediment” a common word?
“Sediment” is an uncommon word in modern English.
