liquid

noun
UK: /ˈlɪkwɪd/
US: /ˈlɪkwɪd/

  1. A substance, like water, that flows freely but is of constant volume.

    1. Water is the most important liquid for life on Earth. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chemist carefully measured the amount of liquid for the experiment. [ ] [ ]

  2. A substance that is not solid or gas and can be poured easily.

    1. Oil is a liquid that is used in cooking and in engines. [ ] [ ]
    2. The container held a mysterious liquid, its color hinting at its potent nature. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fluid runny solution negotiable fluent convertible flowing
liquid adjective

  1. Being in the state of a liquid; not solid or gaseous.

    1. Melted butter is in a liquid state. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scientist studied the liquid properties of the newly discovered compound. [ ] [ ]

  2. Smooth, flowing, and graceful in movement or sound.

    1. The dancer had liquid movements across the stage. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her voice was liquid, captivating the audience with its melodic flow. [ ] [ ]

  3. Easily convertible into cash.

    1. He needs liquid assets to pay off his debt. [ ] [ ]
    2. Having liquid investments is important for financial flexibility and security. [ ] [ ]
liquid transitive-verb

  1. To convert a solid into a liquid, usually by heating.

    1. We can liquid the metal to create new shapes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company aims to liquid waste materials into usable energy sources. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "liquid" in English means: A substance, like water, that flows freely but is of constant volume., A substance that is not solid or gas and can be poured easily..

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

Synonyms for "liquid": fluid, runny, solution, negotiable, fluent, convertible, flowing.

Example usage of "liquid": "Water is the most important liquid for life on Earth.". More examples on the page.