noun
scouring
SKOW-uh-rihng
Scouring (noun) means the act of cleaning something thoroughly by hard rubbing. Example: “A good scouring got the grime off the oven door.”
noun
1
The act of cleaning something thoroughly by hard rubbing.
"A good scouring got the grime off the oven door."
2
Erosion of a streambed or channel caused by fast-flowing water.
"Scouring around the bridge pier worried the engineers."
How to use scouring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of scrubbing something clean, or water wearing away a channel.
Common pairings
scouring pad
scouring powder
bank scouring
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- Plural
- scourings
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What does “scouring” mean?
The word “scouring” means the act of cleaning something thoroughly by hard rubbing. In plain terms, the action of scrubbing something clean, or water wearing away a channel.
How do you pronounce “scouring”?
“Scouring” is pronounced SKOW-uh-rihng (/ˈskaʊ.ɚ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “scouring” in a sentence?
Here is “scouring” used in a sentence: “A good scouring got the grime off the oven door.”
What part of speech is “scouring”?
“Scouring” is a noun.
How many meanings does “scouring” have?
“Scouring” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of cleaning something thoroughly by hard rubbing.
