Pronunciation: /swɪl/

Definitions of swill

noun a large amount of drink, especially alcohol

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a pig swill in the mud.

A2 The farmer feeds the pigs with swill leftover from the kitchen.

B1 The swill from the brewery is used as fertilizer for the crops.

B2 The restaurant disposed of their food waste in the swill bin out back.

C1 The swill from the slaughterhouse was collected and processed for biofuel.

C2 The environmentalists protested against the dumping of swill into the river.

verb drink (something) greedily or in large quantities

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer swills water for his crops every morning.

A2 She swills down a glass of water before going to bed.

B1 The workers swill out the tanks to clean them thoroughly.

B2 The restaurant staff swill out the grease traps to prevent clogs.

C1 The brewery swills the vats to ensure a clean brewing environment.

C2 The winery owner swills the barrels to maintain the quality of the wine.

Examples of swill in a Sentence

formal The workers were tasked with disposing of the swill from the brewery.

informal Don't forget to take out the swill from the kitchen before it starts to smell.

slang I can't believe you're drinking that swill, it's disgusting.

figurative His mind was filled with the swill of negative thoughts, making it hard to focus.

Grammatical Forms of swill

past tense

swilled

plural

swills

comparative

more swill

superlative

most swill

present tense

swill

future tense

will swill

perfect tense

have swilled

continuous tense

is swilling

singular

swill

positive degree

swill

infinitive

to swill

gerund

swilling

participle

swilled

Origin and Evolution of swill

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'swill' originated from the Old English word 'swilian' which meant to wash or rinse.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'swill' evolved to refer to liquid waste or slop, particularly in the context of feeding animals. It also came to be used derogatorily to describe low-quality food or drink consumed quickly and without care.