Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

washing-up liquid

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.94 in modern English

Syllables: wash-ing-up liq-uid
IPA

34

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of liquid soap used to wash dishes by hand.

British usage; Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"I have to use a special washing-up liquid, because I have sensitive skin."

Usage

Inflected Forms

washing-up liquids (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

dish detergent

Synonyms

dish liquid dish soap dishwashing liquid

Questions

What does washing-up liquid mean?: A form of liquid soap used to wash dishes by hand.

How to pronounce washing-up liquid

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