Mop

Pronunciation: /mɑp/

Definitions of mop

noun A tool with a long handle and a bundle of thick strings or a sponge attached to the end, used for cleaning floors.

Example Sentences

A1 I use a mop to clean the floor.

A2 She spilled water on the kitchen floor, so I grabbed a mop to clean it up.

B1 The janitor used a mop to clean the hallway every evening.

B2 After the party, we had to mop the floors to get rid of all the spilled drinks.

C1 The industrial mop was designed to clean large warehouse floors efficiently.

C2 The cleaning crew used a high-tech mop system to sanitize the entire building.

Examples of mop in a Sentence

formal The janitor used a mop to clean the floors in the office building.

informal I need to grab the mop to clean up this spill on the kitchen floor.

slang Hey, can you pass me the mop so I can tidy up this mess?

figurative She had to mop up the tears of her broken heart after the breakup.

Grammatical Forms of mop

• past tense: mopped
• plural: mops
• comparative: more mop
• superlative: most mop
• present tense: mop
• future tense: will mop
• perfect tense: have mopped
• continuous tense: is mopping
• singular: mop
• positive degree: mop
• infinitive: to mop
• gerund: mopping
• participle: mopping

Origin and Evolution of mop

First Known Use: 1490 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'mop' originated from the Dutch word 'mappe', meaning a bundle of rags or sponges used for cleaning.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mop' evolved to refer specifically to a tool with a handle and absorbent material used for cleaning floors and other surfaces.