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Rinse out of Meaning in English

expression

ˈɹɪns/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
RINS-OWT-uhv
ɹˈɪns/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
rins-OWT-ov

Definition

To remove something (like dirt, soap, or a substance) from the inside of an object by washing it with water. Used when you want to clean out what is inside a container or fabric.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used for removing soap, dirt, or substances from inside containers, bottles, or fabric. The object removed is sometimes specified ('rinse the soap out of the bottle'). Informal, spoken more often than written. Not the same as just 'rinse', which means to wash lightly.

Example Sentences

Please rinse out of the cup before you use it.

basic

She rinsed the soap out of her hair.

basic

It’s important to rinse dirt out of vegetables before cooking.

basic

Could you rinse the coffee out of my mug for me?

natural

The stains wouldn't rinse out of the fabric, no matter how much water I used.

natural

It takes a few minutes to rinse all the soap out of the washing machine after cleaning it.

natural