soak up

phrasal verb

soaked up; soaking up; soaks up

1

: to take in (liquid) : absorb

The rag soaked up most of the water.

2

: to enjoy feeling or experiencing (something pleasant) in usually a slow or relaxed way

We went to the beach and soaked up the sun/sunshine all afternoon.

I sat at my table for an hour soaking up the atmosphere of the café.

The performers stood on the stage, soaking up the applause.

3

: to learn and remember (something) quickly

He eagerly soaked up every word she said.

She has an ability to soak up new information very quickly.

4

: to use a large amount of (money, supplies, etc.)

This project is soaking up resources that could be used elsewhere.

Examples of soak up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The good thing is that the couple, who got married in 2020, is soaking up advice from their parents and friends with kids. —Anna Halkidis, Parents, 3 Apr. 2025

Later this year, stay tuned for the hotel to unveil their rooftop bar and restaurant, where guests will be able to soak up incredible views of Prague Castle, the Czech National Museum, and the city’s countless tiled rooftops and historic spires at sunset. —Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

Best Amazon Patio Furniture Deals ‘Tis the season to soak up the sunshine and make the most of your outdoor spaces. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Warmer weather calls for soaking up the sun and what better way to do that from one of the city’s many outdoor rooftop bars and restaurants. —Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for soak up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup