rinse out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An act of rinsing out.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
A hasty rinse out under the tap was all the attention he bestowed on the crockery; and five minutes' desperate energy with the broom resulted in most of the rubbish being deposited under the bed.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rinse out” mean?
An act of rinsing out.
Is “rinse out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.