sponge

noun
UK: /spʌndʒ/
US: /spʌndʒ/

  1. A porous substance used for washing and cleaning.

    1. I used a sponge to wipe the table.
    2. The car was gleaming after a thorough wash with a sponge and soapy water.

  2. A type of cake that is light and full of holes.

    1. She baked a delicious sponge cake for dessert.
    2. This sponge is so light and airy, it melts in your mouth when you eat it.

  3. A person who lives off others, taking advantage of their generosity.

    1. He's such a sponge, always borrowing money and never paying it back.
    2. I'm tired of being a sponge for my friend, who never offers to pay.

Synonyms

parasite moocher
sponge verb

  1. To clean or wipe something with a wet sponge.

    1. Sponge the counter after you use it.
    2. We need to sponge down the walls before we paint the room because they are dirty.

  2. To absorb liquid like a sponge.

    1. The desert sand can sponge up a surprising amount of rain.
    2. The company tried to sponge up some of the market share, but didn't succeed.

  3. To live off other people, taking advantage of their generosity.

    1. He sponges off his parents.
    2. She is sponging off her wealthy relatives and contributes nothing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sponge" in English means: A porous substance used for washing and cleaning., A type of cake that is light and full of holes., A person who lives off others, taking advantage of their generosity..

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

Synonyms for "sponge": parasite, moocher.

Example usage of "sponge": "I used a sponge to wipe the table.". More examples on the page.