Word: Liquid

Pronunciation

/ˈlɪkwɪd/

Definitions

• Noun: A substance that has a consistency resembling that of water, flows freely, and takes the shape of its container. It has a fixed volume but no fixed shape. For example: “Water is a transparent liquid.”
• Adjective: Relating to, having the nature of, or being a liquid. For example: “The liquid contents of the flask were carefully measured.”

Noun Usage Examples

• “The bartender poured a clear liquid into the glass.”
• “Chemists analyzed the chemical composition of various liquids.”

Adjective Usage Examples

• “Liquid assets such as cash can be easily converted into other forms.”
• “In space, astronauts consume their food in a liquid form.”

Phrases

• “Liquid gold” refers to something valuable like honey or oil.
• “In liquid form” describes something that is not solid but rather exists as a fluid.
• “Liquid courage” is a colloquial term for alcohol consumed to overcome shyness or nervousness.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The cook added a few drops of the spicy liquid to the soup to enhance its flavor.”
• Adjective: “Due to the intense heat, the metal melted into a liquid state.”

Synonyms

• Fluid
• Juice
• Solution (in a scientific context)
• Liquefied matter
• Flowing substance