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
1
Partly melted snow or ice, typically slippery and messy.
"We waded through gray slush on the sidewalk after the storm."
2
A flavored, icy drink made from crushed or shaved ice.
"The kids each bought a bright blue slush from the cinema stand."
3
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 notesIn plain EnglishMelting snow, or a frozen flavored drink, depending on context.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
slush pile
gray slush
slush fund
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Word forms
- Plural
- slushes
- Third person singular
- slushes
- Past tense
- slushed
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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
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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.
