noun
Uncommon
sediment
SEHD-ih-muhnt
Sediment (noun) means Solid particles, such as sand or silt, that settle at the bottom of a liquid or body of water. Example: “Years of sediment had built up at the bottom of the lake.”
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Solid particles, such as sand or silt, that settle at the bottom of a liquid or body of water.
"Years of sediment had built up at the bottom of the lake."
"Leave the wine bottle standing so the sediment settles before pouring."
"After the flood, a thick layer of sediment covered the river bed."
How to use sediment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSmall particles that sink and collect at the bottom of water or another liquid.
Common pairings
sediment builds up
layer of sediment
river sediment
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Word forms
- Plural
- sediments
- Third person singular
- sediments
- Past tense
- sedimented
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Years of _____ had built up at the bottom of the lake.
Etymology
From Latin sedimentum, "a settling," from sedere, "to sit" — the particles have quite literally "sat down."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for sediment
pediment
regiment
condiment
detriment
sentiment
merriment
compliment
experiment
embodiment
impediment
accompaniment
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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.
