dreg(s) (Meaning)
dreg(s)
the last remaining part, sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate entry 1 sense 3a) from it, the most undesirable part
Synonyms & Antonyms of dreg(s)
dreg(s) Sentence Examples
- The dreg of the paint had settled at the bottom of the can.
- The bitter dregs of defeat clung to him, weighing him down.
- The dregs of society gathered in the shadows, seeking solace in their misery.
- The ship had taken on so much water that it was now filled with foul-smelling dregs.
- The once-bright colors of the carpet had faded to a dull dregs.
- The dregs of the wine tasted harsh and unpleasant.
- The dregs of the pool were murky and stagnant, filled with algae and debris.
- The dregs of the storm lingered in the air, leaving an eerie stillness.
- The dreg of the coffee had an acrid smell that permeated the room.
- The dregs of his life were filled with regret and disappointment.
FAQs About the word dreg(s)
the last remaining part, sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate entry 1 sense 3a) from it, the most undesirable part
sediment, silt, settlings, grounds, deposit, sludge,deposition, precipitate, slag, dross
No antonyms found.
The dreg of the paint had settled at the bottom of the can.
The bitter dregs of defeat clung to him, weighing him down.
The dregs of society gathered in the shadows, seeking solace in their misery.
The ship had taken on so much water that it was now filled with foul-smelling dregs.
