Pronunciation: /uːz/
noun a slow flow or seepage of a liquid
A1 The slime on the ground began to ooze out slowly.
A2 The wound started to ooze pus, indicating an infection.
B1 The leak in the pipe caused water to ooze into the basement.
B2 The lava continued to ooze from the volcano, creating a dangerous situation.
C1 The toxic chemicals began to ooze into the river, causing environmental damage.
C2 The corruption in the government seemed to ooze from every level of authority.
verb to flow or seep slowly
A1 The water oozes out of the sponge.
A2 The wound started to ooze blood.
B1 The mud oozed slowly down the hill after the heavy rain.
B2 The thick liquid oozed from the container, creating a mess.
C1 The toxic waste continued to ooze into the river, causing environmental damage.
C2 The foul-smelling substance oozed from the pipe, indicating a serious leak.
formal The oil spill caused the toxic substance to ooze into the nearby river.
informal I accidentally squeezed the ketchup bottle too hard and it started to ooze out.
slang The cheese on this pizza is supposed to ooze when you take a bite.
figurative Her confidence seemed to ooze out of her as she stood in front of the crowd.
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