sediment
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.”
How to use sediment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSmall particles that sink and collect at the bottom of water or another liquid.
Word forms
sedimented past tense, sediments plural, sediments singular
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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."
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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.