Soaker

Pronunciation: /soʊkər/

Definitions of soaker

noun an absorbent cloth or sponge used for wiping up liquid

Example Sentences

A1 I use a soaker to water my plants.

A2 The children got wet from playing with the soaker in the backyard.

B1 The soaker hose is great for efficiently watering the garden.

B2 She bought a new soaker for her camping trip to keep her belongings dry.

C1 The industrial soaker system was installed to prevent flooding in the basement.

C2 The advanced soaker technology allowed for precise control of water distribution in the irrigation system.

Examples of soaker in a Sentence

formal The soaker hose efficiently delivers water to the roots of the plants.

informal I love using a soaker hose in my garden to make watering easier.

slang I got completely drenched by that soaker of a rainstorm.

figurative The news of the company's bankruptcy was a real soaker for the employees.

Grammatical Forms of soaker

• past tense: soaked
• plural: soakers
• comparative: more soaked
• superlative: most soaked
• present tense: soaks
• future tense: will soak
• perfect tense: have soaked
• continuous tense: is soaking
• singular: soaker
• positive degree: soak
• infinitive: to soak
• gerund: soaking
• participle: soaked

Origin and Evolution of soaker

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'soaker' originated from the Old English word 'socian', meaning to soak or saturate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'soaker' evolved to refer to something that absorbs liquid, such as a sponge or cloth, and later to describe a heavy rainstorm or a person who drinks excessively.