noun
slurry
SLUH-ree
Slurry (noun) means a thick, semi-liquid mixture of solid particles suspended in liquid. Example: “Workers pumped the cement slurry into the foundation forms.”
noun
1
A thick, semi-liquid mixture of solid particles suspended in liquid.
"Workers pumped the cement slurry into the foundation forms."
2
Liquid animal waste mixed with water, often used as fertilizer.
"The farmer spread slurry across the field before planting."
How to use slurry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA thick, watery mixture of solid bits, like wet cement or liquid manure.
Common pairings
cement slurry
slurry pit
pig slurry
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Word forms
- Plural
- slurries
- Third person singular
- slurries
- Past tense
- slurried
- Comparative
- slurrier
- Superlative
- slurriest
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Etymology
Related to Middle English words for thin, fluid mud, and closely connected to "slur" — both describe something runny and messy.
Rhymes for slurry
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What does “slurry” mean?
The word “slurry” means a thick, semi-liquid mixture of solid particles suspended in liquid. In plain terms, a thick, watery mixture of solid bits, like wet cement or liquid manure.
How do you pronounce “slurry”?
“Slurry” is pronounced SLUH-ree (/ˈslʌ.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “slurry” in a sentence?
Here is “slurry” used in a sentence: “Workers pumped the cement slurry into the foundation forms.”
What part of speech is “slurry”?
“Slurry” is a noun.
Where does the word “slurry” come from?
The word “slurry” comes from Middle English. Related to Middle English words for thin, fluid mud, and closely connected to "slur" — both describe something runny and messy.
How many meanings does “slurry” have?
“Slurry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thick, semi-liquid mixture of solid particles suspended in liquid.
