slime
word
Definition
A thick, slippery substance that feels sticky and wet. It also refers to a popular toy that is soft and can be stretched, often used by children for play.
Usage & Nuances
'Slime' is informal and used both for natural substances (like mud or animal secretions) and for the stretchy kids’ toy. For the toy, 'slime' is countable and often used with bright colors. In science, it refers to gooey substances in nature.
Example Sentences
There was slime on the rocks by the river.
basic
Kids are obsessed with making their own slime at home these days.
natural
Be careful! There’s slime all over the bathroom floor.
natural
When I was a kid, I used to think slime monsters were real.
natural
I touched the green slime and my hand got sticky.
basic
My brother loves to play with slime after school.
basic