as in grime
a black powder that is formed when something (such as wood or coal) is burned
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of soot
Those tiny particles, which become suspended in the air, can include soot (black carbon), metals, dust, and more.
—
Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 13 Jan. 2025
If pets do go outside, Aitken recommended wiping their paws with a wet towel or baby wipes to ensure any soot is removed, to stop them from licking it off.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
The puffs of soot that linger when touching ash could contain asbestos, and breathing it in has been linked to mesothelioma and the lung disease asbestosis.
—Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
The shot was fairly close to her hairline, and her hair could have dislodged soot.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for soot 
Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 13 Jan. 2025
If pets do go outside, Aitken recommended wiping their paws with a wet towel or baby wipes to ensure any soot is removed, to stop them from licking it off.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
The puffs of soot that linger when touching ash could contain asbestos, and breathing it in has been linked to mesothelioma and the lung disease asbestosis.
—Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
The shot was fairly close to her hairline, and her hair could have dislodged soot.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for soot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soot
Noun
-
The ceremony honors homegrown and international artists from diverse scenes including hip-hop, R&B, grime, jazz, and Afrobeats.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2025
-
From swiping your glass shower door to running a towel around your sink after washing the dishes, a short clean can prevent grime build-up and keep your surfaces spotless.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Portland city streets are full of gunk during the winter, but that didn't affect my pedaling too much.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Jan. 2025
-
Clean out the garbage disposal: If your sink has a disposal, remove any visible gunk or debris.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Looking the Part If filth means people treat you worse, then fancy clothes mean people in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 treat you better.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
-
In this raucous odyssey a wanton minx quests hard across a dreamy landscape of smut, filth and psychics, hustling to lift a curse that has been f*cking her sh*t up.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Rent a small car or Vespa to zip around the narrow roads, discovering vineyards with volcanic soil, prehistoric villages, and underwater caves along the way.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
-
This step-by-step guide explains how to propagate hoya plants by rooting cuttings in water or layering in soil.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Robinson is a bit of a projection but Hall put up big stats for a crud team last year.—
Mike Vorkunov,
The Athletic,
13 Aug. 2024
-
Testers pushed its limits in nearly every type of terrain—ripping on groomers, bombing through crud, and sucking up bumps—and awarded the Ranger 96 the highest versatility score by a long shot, which is, of course, what this category is all about.—
Outside Editors,
Outside Online,
11 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Corral utensils Instead of dumping utensils into a drawer, gather them up into a crock, which can go on a tray along with other small canisters, such as favorite spices.—
Bridget Reed Morawski,
Architectural Digest,
3 Jan. 2025
-
Ladle soup into 6 (8- to 10-ounce) broiler-proof bowls or crocks, and place bowls on a rimmed baking sheet.—
Renu Dhar,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Remove Dust Succulents can’t photosynthesize if they’re covered in dust, and they should be cleaned regularly to avoid a buildup of grime.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
-
The Earth's upper crust contains around 3.5% iron, and dust generated on impact would carry these nutrients into the ocean, along with any additional iron that might be carried by the asteroid.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
There 100% would've been road bumps and conflicts, but not this agonizingly repetitive sludge.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
-
The document indicated the waste may have included alum mud — a potentially radioactive sludge and byproduct of aluminum processing.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near soot
Cite this Entry
“Soot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soot. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share