Definition

A movement or sound made when a liquid moves around in a container, often making a splashing noise.

Example

The sloshing of the water in the bucket could be heard as he walked.

Conversation

Did you hear that sloshing sound coming from the kitchen?

Yeah, I think it's just the water in the sink.

I wonder if I left the tap running, that would explain the sloshing.

Let's go check it out before it makes a bigger mess!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To move or splash liquid around in a noisy or messy way.

Example

The waves were sloshing against the side of the boat.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear the rain last night?

Yeah, it was really heavy, and I could hear it sloshing against the windows.

I thought it would flood the streets for sure.

Root Explanation

Sloshing originates from the Middle English word 'sloshen', which means to splash or to move with a splashing sound. The term is imitative of the sound made by liquid moving in a container, reflecting the action of sloshing.

Memory Tip

Imagine the sound of liquid splashing around in a container — that's what 'sloshing' describes.

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