Definition of the word dregs

Pronunciation of vocabulary dregs

dregsnoun

Khoảng trống

/dreɡz//dreɡz/

Origin of the word dregs

The word "dregs" comes from the Middle English word "dregge" which in turn comes from the Old English word "dregg" meaning "sediment" or "mud." In Old English, the word "dregg" referred to the solid matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid. In Middle English, the word "dregge" was used to refer to the solid matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid, following the Old English usage. The word "dregs" was derived from the Middle English word "dregge" and ultimately from the Old English word "dregg." Over time, the meaning of "dregs" evolved to include any remaining or unwanted substance, particularly when it is not expected, particularly in the context of liquid or food matters. It came to describe any remaining or unwanted substance in a specific context or situation, particularly in the context of liquid or food matters. Today, "dregs" is still used to describe any remaining or unwanted substance, particularly when it is not expected, particularly in the context of liquid or food matters. In summary, the word "dregs" originated in Old English from the word "dregg," which means "sediment" or "mud." Its original meaning referred to the solid matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid, but its meaning has since evolved to include any remaining or unwanted substance, particularly when it is not expected, particularly in the context of liquid or food matters.

Vocabulary summary dregs

typenoun

meaningsediment (at the bottom of the bottle)

meaningscum

Example of vocabulary dregsnamespace

meaning

the last drops of a liquid, mixed with little pieces of solid material that are left in the bottom of a container

những giọt chất lỏng cuối cùng, trộn với những mảnh vật liệu rắn nhỏ còn sót lại dưới đáy thùng chứa

  • coffee dregs

    bã cà phê

meaning

the worst parts of something that have no use or value

phần tồi tệ nhất của một cái gì đó không có công dụng hoặc giá trị

  • the dregs of society

    cặn bã của xã hội

meaning

the last parts of something

phần cuối cùng của một cái gì đó

  • the last dregs of daylight

    chút cặn bã cuối cùng của ánh sáng ban ngày


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