noun
liquid
LIHK-wihd
noun
1
A substance, such as water, that flows freely and takes the shape of its container without a fixed shape of its own.
"The liquid spilled across the counter before she could catch it."
adj
1
Able to flow like water; not solid or gaseous.
"The metal turns liquid at extremely high temperatures."
2
Of assets: easily converted into cash.
"The company kept enough liquid assets to cover emergencies."
How to Use Liquid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that flows like water, or, for money/assets, something quickly convertible to cash.
Common pairings
liquid assets
a liquid diet
turn liquid
Word Forms
more liquid comparative, liquids plural, most liquid superlative
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Etymology
From Latin liquidus ("fluid, clear"), from liquere ("to be fluid").