1
: flowing freely like water
liquid detergent
2
: having the properties of a liquid : being neither solid nor gaseous
3
a
: shining and clear
large liquid eyes
b
: being musical and free of harshness in sound
the liquid song of the robin
c
: smooth and unconstrained in movement
the liquid grace of a ballerina
d
: articulated without friction and capable of being prolonged like a vowel
a liquid consonant
4
a
: consisting of or capable of ready conversion into cash
liquid assets
b
: capable of covering current liabilities (see liability sense 2) quickly with current assets
1
: a liquid consonant
2
: a fluid (such as water) that has no independent shape but has a definite volume and does not expand indefinitely and that is only slightly compressible
Synonyms
Examples of liquid in a Sentence
Adjective
Water and milk are liquid substances.
The medicine is available in liquid form.
She had large liquid eyes.
the liquid notes of a bird
the liquid grace of the dancer's movements
Noun
Water and milk are liquids.
a bottle of green liquid
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
The products include about 8.2 million defective bags of Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods, and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
The liquid in canned chickpeas, also known as aquafaba, is absolute liquid gold according to our experts.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 5 Apr. 2024
Users typically feel its effects within minutes of taking ketamine, which can be taken in the form of powder that is ingested or snorted, or a liquid form that’s either injected or taken orally.
—Sasha Hupka, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Coated Fabric − this wallpaper has a fabric substrate coated with liquid vinyl or acrylic.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Apr. 2024
These choices can be especially suitable for retirees who need to draw down their portfolios from highly liquid accounts, the Morningstar report added.
—The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2024
But liquid fuel tanks are quicker to refill than battery packs and pumps are easier to find than chargers.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 31 Mar. 2024
Be sure to squeeze as much liquid out of the potatoes as possible to ensure maximum crispiness.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
The high pile side is made to pick up liquids, while the short pile side is best for a final wipe.
—Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2024
Others may do better with a liquid that can be taken alone or mixed into their favorite food or drink.
—Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Good paper towels can absorb large amounts of liquid.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The liquid starts as standard Woodford Reserve bourbon aged from five to seven years that was then placed into a Cognac cask for an additional eight years.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2024
This may include new software to manage the data center, optimized cooling using liquid instead of—or in addition to—air or waste heat re-use for colder climates.
—Phillip Marangella, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
It’s made from BPA-free clear plastic and holds a lot of liquid.
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Your lovely large bottles of liquids might have to be confiscated.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Adjective
No injuries have been reported, although there have been four reports of children in the U.S. accessing the liquid laundry packets.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
The products include about 8.2 million defective bags of Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods, and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
The liquid in canned chickpeas, also known as aquafaba, is absolute liquid gold according to our experts.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 5 Apr. 2024
Users typically feel its effects within minutes of taking ketamine, which can be taken in the form of powder that is ingested or snorted, or a liquid form that’s either injected or taken orally.
—Sasha Hupka, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Coated Fabric − this wallpaper has a fabric substrate coated with liquid vinyl or acrylic.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Apr. 2024
These choices can be especially suitable for retirees who need to draw down their portfolios from highly liquid accounts, the Morningstar report added.
—The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2024
But liquid fuel tanks are quicker to refill than battery packs and pumps are easier to find than chargers.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 31 Mar. 2024
Be sure to squeeze as much liquid out of the potatoes as possible to ensure maximum crispiness.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Noun
My Hydro Flask kept liquids surprisingly cold and made me actually, for the first time ever, want to drink water.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
The high pile side is made to pick up liquids, while the short pile side is best for a final wipe.
—Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2024
Others may do better with a liquid that can be taken alone or mixed into their favorite food or drink.
—Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Good paper towels can absorb large amounts of liquid.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The liquid starts as standard Woodford Reserve bourbon aged from five to seven years that was then placed into a Cognac cask for an additional eight years.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2024
This may include new software to manage the data center, optimized cooling using liquid instead of—or in addition to—air or waste heat re-use for colder climates.
—Phillip Marangella, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
It’s made from BPA-free clear plastic and holds a lot of liquid.
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Your lovely large bottles of liquids might have to be confiscated.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Liquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liquid. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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liquid
1 of 2 adjective
liq·uid
ˈlik-wəd 
1
: flowing freely like water
2
: neither solid nor gaseous
liquid mercury
3
: resembling liquid in clearness or smoothness
large liquid eyes
liquid notes of a bird
4
: capable of being pronounced without friction and longer than usual like a vowel
the liquid consonant \l\
5
: made up of or easily changed into cash
liquid assets
liquid
2 of 2 noun1
: a liquid consonant
2
: a liquid substance
Medical Definition
liquid
1 of 2 adjective
liq·uid
ˈlik-wəd
1
: flowing freely like water
2
: having the properties of a liquid : being neither solid nor gaseous
liquid
2 of 2 noun
: a fluid (as water) that has no independent shape but has a definite volume and does not expand indefinitely and that is only slightly compressible
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