noun

slush

sluhsh

Slush (noun) means Partly melted snow or ice, typically slippery and messy. Example: “We waded through gray slush on the sidewalk after the storm.”

noun

Partly melted snow or ice, typically slippery and messy.

"We waded through gray slush on the sidewalk after the storm."

A flavored, icy drink made from crushed or shaved ice.

"The kids each bought a bright blue slush from the cinema stand."

Unsolicited manuscripts sent to a publisher, collectively.

"An intern spends most of the week reading through the slush pile."

How to use slush

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMelting snow, or a frozen flavored drink, depending on context.

Easily confused with

sludge →

Common pairings

slush pile gray slush slush fund

Word forms

slushed past tense, slushes plural, slushes singular

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Etymology

Possibly a variant of "sludge," or an imitative word like "slosh" — likely a blend of both influences.

Rhymes for slush

push tush lush bush mush gush rush hush kush brush crush blush

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Frequently asked questions

What does “slush” mean?

The word “slush” means partly melted snow or ice, typically slippery and messy. In plain terms, melting snow, or a frozen flavored drink, depending on context.

How do you pronounce “slush”?

“Slush” is pronounced sluhsh (/slʌʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “slush” in a sentence?

Here is “slush” used in a sentence: “We waded through gray slush on the sidewalk after the storm.”

What part of speech is “slush”?

“Slush” is a noun.

How many meanings does “slush” have?

“Slush” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: partly melted snow or ice, typically slippery and messy.