How to Pronounce "purge"
word
/ˈpɝdʒ/
PURJ
/pˈɜːdʒ/
PURJ
Definition
To remove something or someone completely and often suddenly, especially things considered unwanted, harmful, or impure. It can also mean to cleanse or free something from impurities.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɝdʒ/
British English
/pˈɜːdʒ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PURJ
UK
PURJ
Listen in Context
The company decided to purge old emails to save space.
Doctors sometimes purge harmful substances from the body.
The leader wanted to purge his enemies from the organization.
Let’s purge our closets and donate what we don’t wear anymore.