Pronunciation: /skrʌb/

Definitions of scrub

noun a small bush or tree with short, rough leaves

Example Sentences

A1 I need a new scrub for cleaning the bathroom.

A2 She used a scrub to exfoliate her skin.

B1 The scrub I bought is great for removing tough stains.

B2 I prefer using a natural scrub on my face.

C1 The scrubbing brush is perfect for cleaning the tiles.

C2 The chemical scrub is effective for deep cleaning.

verb to clean something by rubbing its surface hard with a brush or rough cloth

Example Sentences

A1 I scrubbed the dishes clean.

A2 She scrubbed the floor with a brush.

B1 He scrubbed the graffiti off the wall.

B2 The cleaner scrubbed the bathroom tiles until they sparkled.

C1 The team scrubbed the data for any errors before presenting it to the client.

C2 After hiking through the mud, she had to scrub her boots clean.

Examples of scrub in a Sentence

formal The lab technician used a scrub brush to clean the equipment.

informal I need to scrub the dishes before we can eat dinner.

slang I'll scrub the floors later, but right now I'm too tired.

figurative She had to scrub away the memories of her past relationship before moving on.

Grammatical Forms of scrub

past tense

scrubbed

plural

scrubs

comparative

more scrubby

superlative

most scrubby

present tense

scrubs

future tense

will scrub

perfect tense

has scrubbed

continuous tense

is scrubbing

singular

scrub

positive degree

scrub

infinitive

to scrub

gerund

scrubbing

participle

scrubbing

Origin and Evolution of scrub

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'scrub' originated from the Middle English word 'scrubben' which meant to rub hard or to clean vigorously.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'scrub' evolved to also refer to low, stunted trees or bushes, and eventually came to be used in a derogatory manner to describe someone or something of low quality or importance.