rinse

[rins]

verb (used with object)

rinsed, rinsing 

1. to wash lightly, as by pouring water into or over or by dipping in water.

   to rinse a cup.

2. to douse or drench in clean water as a final stage in washing.

3. to remove (soap, dirt, etc.) by such a process (often followed byoff ).

4. to use a rinse on (the hair).

noun

1. an act or instance of rinsing.

2. the water used for rinsing.

3. any preparation that may be used on the hair after washing, especially to tint or condition the hair.

4. an act or instance of using such a preparation on the hair.

rinse

/ rɪns /

verb

1. to remove soap from (clothes, etc) by applying clean water in the final stage in washing

2. to wash lightly, esp without using soap

   to rinse one's hands

3. to give a light tint to (hair)

noun

1. the act or an instance of rinsing

2. hairdressing a liquid preparation put on the hair when wet to give a tint to it

   a blue rinse

Other Word Forms

• rinsable adjective
• rinseable adjective
• rinsability noun
• rinseability noun
• prerinse noun
• unrinsed adjective
• rinser noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rinse¹

1300–50; Middle English ryncen < Middle French rincer, Old French recincier < Vulgar Latin *recentiāre to make new, refresh, equivalent to Latin recent- (stem of recēns ) fresh, recent + connective -i- + -āre infinitive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of rinse¹

C14: from Old French rincer , from Latin recens fresh, new

Example Sentences

When you leave the beach rinse any sand and seawater off their coat and paws with tap water to stop it causing any irritation.

From BBC

Then, rinse the greens thoroughly under cool water.

From Salon

We used special grated mittens to wipe the mixture off of our bodies in the private zen garden, then rinsed off in the shower.

From Los Angeles Times

I rinse off the outside world upon entry and unwind in the hot tub.

From Los Angeles Times

“History has its own relevancy, and the repetition and the rinse and repeat of history is something that a lot of people don’t really seem to be aware of.”

From Salon

Related Words

• bathe 
• clean 
• dip 
• flush 
• soak 
• wash 
• wet