rinsed; rinsing
1
: to cleanse by flushing with liquid (such as water)
—often used with out
rinse out the mouth
2
a
: to cleanse (as of soap) by clear water
b
: to treat (hair) with a rinse
3
: to remove (dirt or impurities) by washing lightly or in water only
rinser
noun
1
: the act or process of rinsing
2
a
: liquid used for rinsing
b
: a solution that temporarily tints hair
Examples of rinse in a Sentence
Verb
I rinsed my face in the sink.
He washed the dishes and then rinsed them thoroughly.
The tools were rinsed in alcohol.
She rinsed the dirt off the lettuce.
He rinsed the soap out of the cup.
Noun
She dunked the dish in the rinse water.
Use sanitizing rinse on the scissors.
a bottle of hair rinse
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Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Then rinse the can, ideally outdoors to hose it off, although a bathtub will work as well.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
The collection is made up of a no-rinse, neutralizing Scalp Refreshing Spray ($38), Detoxifying Shampoo ($39), Detangling Spray ($28), a multipurpose Oil Ritual treatment ($48) and Hair & Scalp Balm ($36).
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Make a savory bean dip by draining and rinsing a can of beans and then blending with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional herbs and chili flakes.
—Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Then rinse the can, ideally outdoors to hose it off, although a bathtub will work as well.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Pour out the peroxide, disassemble the feeder, rinse well, and allow to air dry before reassembling for use.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
The collection is made up of a no-rinse, neutralizing Scalp Refreshing Spray ($38), Detoxifying Shampoo ($39), Detangling Spray ($28), a multipurpose Oil Ritual treatment ($48) and Hair & Scalp Balm ($36).
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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“Rinse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rinse. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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rinse
1 of 2 verb
rinsed; rinsing
1
a
: to wash lightly with water
rinse out your mouth
rinse the apple before you eat it
b
: to clean off with clear water the soap left over from washing
rinse the dishes
2
: to treat (hair) with a rinse
rinser
noun
rinse
2 of 2 noun1
: an act of rinsing
2
a
: liquid used for rinsing
b
: a solution that temporarily tints hair
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