English · Word Candidate

purge

/pɜːd͡ʒ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: purges · purging · purged

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To clean thoroughly; to rid of impurities; to cleanse; to clear of (something unwanted).

Verb

After the process, the machine purges the chamber before venting it to remove toxic gases.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To remove by cleansing; to wash away.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An act or instance of purging.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An evacuation of the bowels or the stomach; a defecation or vomiting.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “purge” mean?

To clean thoroughly; to rid of impurities; to cleanse; to clear of (something unwanted).

Is “purge” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.