rinsed; rinsing
1
: to cleanse by flushing with liquid (such as water)
—often used with out
rinse out the mouth
2
a
: to cleanse (as of soap) by clear water
b
: to treat (hair) with a rinse
3
: to remove (dirt or impurities) by washing lightly or in water only
rinser
noun
1
: the act or process of rinsing
2
a
: liquid used for rinsing
b
: a solution that temporarily tints hair
Examples of rinse in a Sentence
Verb
I rinsed my face in the sink.
He washed the dishes and then rinsed them thoroughly.
The tools were rinsed in alcohol.
She rinsed the dirt off the lettuce.
He rinsed the soap out of the cup.
Noun
She dunked the dish in the rinse water.
Use sanitizing rinse on the scissors.
a bottle of hair rinse
Recent Examples on the Web
Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Absinthe, to rinse 1 ounce white rum 1/2 ounce Cointreau
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/4 ounce vanilla syrup (see RECIPE at bottom)
Rinse a Nick & Nora or cocktail glass with absinthe.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2024
Throw these in the washer and dryer, then just rinse ’em off and use them again.
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
Then go in with your hands to massage the bristles or use a clean toothbrush to loosen any gunk or product residue left over and rinse with warm water before laying it out to air dry.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Mouth rinses: These include saltwater and OTC mouthwashes that do not contain alcohol.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
So, rinse out ridged plastic containers, cups, etc.
—Dana Oland, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
What to Look for When Shopping for Tongue Scrapers
Ease of Cleaning: Tongue scrapers are fairly easy to clean: Just rinse with warm water, dry, and store in a dry location.
—Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
Always rinse fresh produce under cool water to get rid of disease-causing bacteria and dirt.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2024
For stainless steel sinks, enhance shine by scrubbing with baking soda followed by another rinse.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024
Short- and medium-grain (japonica) rice can be washed to reduce stickiness, but it’s not required; long-grain rice (indica) just needs a rinse.
—Julia Moskin, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Before it’s cooked, a rinse under cold water is usually all that asparagus needs.
—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
The manufacturer recommended daily rinsing between use, and a weekly soak in a water-vinegar mix for 20 minutes followed by a rinse and wipe-down with a cloth.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2024
Available in a handful of rinses and sustainable fabrics (both cotton and cotton-blend), there’s a new go-to for everyone.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2024
Garren recommends this lightweight conditioning rinse from his R+Co range to keep your hair shiny and smooth and your color looking bright.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
The brand touts a variety of products including shampoo, conditioner, a hair oil, a hair mask and a shaking vessel to apply rinses.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2024
Verb
While these are very easy to clean (simply rinse with water), note that these are not machine washable.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Absinthe, to rinse 1 ounce white rum 1/2 ounce Cointreau
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/4 ounce vanilla syrup (see RECIPE at bottom)
Rinse a Nick & Nora or cocktail glass with absinthe.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2024
Throw these in the washer and dryer, then just rinse ’em off and use them again.
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
Then go in with your hands to massage the bristles or use a clean toothbrush to loosen any gunk or product residue left over and rinse with warm water before laying it out to air dry.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Mouth rinses: These include saltwater and OTC mouthwashes that do not contain alcohol.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
So, rinse out ridged plastic containers, cups, etc.
—Dana Oland, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
What to Look for When Shopping for Tongue Scrapers
Ease of Cleaning: Tongue scrapers are fairly easy to clean: Just rinse with warm water, dry, and store in a dry location.
—Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
Always rinse fresh produce under cool water to get rid of disease-causing bacteria and dirt.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Noun
Sasquatch Sunset is a textbook case of the latter, piling on enough quirkiness to almost get on your nerves before suddenly swerving headfirst first into the sublime, rinse, repeat.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2024
For stainless steel sinks, enhance shine by scrubbing with baking soda followed by another rinse.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024
Short- and medium-grain (japonica) rice can be washed to reduce stickiness, but it’s not required; long-grain rice (indica) just needs a rinse.
—Julia Moskin, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Before it’s cooked, a rinse under cold water is usually all that asparagus needs.
—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
The manufacturer recommended daily rinsing between use, and a weekly soak in a water-vinegar mix for 20 minutes followed by a rinse and wipe-down with a cloth.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2024
Available in a handful of rinses and sustainable fabrics (both cotton and cotton-blend), there’s a new go-to for everyone.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2024
Garren recommends this lightweight conditioning rinse from his R+Co range to keep your hair shiny and smooth and your color looking bright.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
The brand touts a variety of products including shampoo, conditioner, a hair oil, a hair mask and a shaking vessel to apply rinses.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2024
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rinse
1 of 2 verb
rinsed; rinsing
1
a
: to wash lightly with water
rinse out your mouth
rinse the apple before you eat it
b
: to clean off with clear water the soap left over from washing
rinse the dishes
2
: to treat (hair) with a rinse
rinser
noun
rinse
2 of 2 noun1
: an act of rinsing
2
a
: liquid used for rinsing
b
: a solution that temporarily tints hair
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