fluid

noun
UK: /ˈfluː.ɪd/
US: /ˈfluː.ɪd/

  1. A substance that can flow easily, like water or gas.

    1. Water is a fluid that we drink every day to stay healthy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mechanic checked all the fluid levels in my car before our road trip. [ ] [ ]

  2. Any substance that can flow, including liquids and gases, that can easily change its shape.

    1. Air is a fluid that we breathe, even though we can't see it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The study of fluid dynamics is essential for designing efficient aircraft wings. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

liquid solution gas smooth flowing graceful fluent unstable
fluid adjective

  1. Smooth and continuous; not stiff or fixed.

    1. The dancer had fluid movements across the stage. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company needs a more fluid approach to deal with unexpected problems. [ ] [ ]

  2. Smooth, graceful, or flowing in style, design, or movement; able to change easily.

    1. Her fluid writing style made the novel a pleasure to read from start to finish. [ ] [ ]
    2. The negotiation process was fluid, with both sides willing to compromise. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fluid" in English means: A substance that can flow easily, like water or gas., Any substance that can flow, including liquids and gases, that can easily change its shape..

The phonetic transcription of "fluid" is /ˈfluː.ɪd/ in British English and /ˈfluː.ɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fluid": liquid, solution, gas, smooth, flowing, graceful, fluent, unstable.

Example usage of "fluid": "Water is a fluid that we drink every day to stay healthy.". More examples on the page.