English · Phrasal verb Attested

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.

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