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dregs

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun dreg has 1 sense
  1. dreg - a small amount of residue
    --1 is a kind of
    sediment, deposit; small indefinite quantity, small indefinite amount; sediment, deposit; small indefinite quantity, small indefinite amount
    --1 has particulars: coffee grounds

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Dregs

Description

Dregs refers to the residue or remainder of a liquid or substance, especially after the desirable or valuable parts have been removed. It can also refer to the least valuable or most worthless portion of something.

Sample Sentences

Noun:

  1. After finishing his coffee, only the dregs remained at the bottom of the mug.
  2. The dregs of the wine settled in the bottle, indicating it had not been stored properly.
  3. The dregs of society were often found loitering around that abandoned building.

Plural Noun:

  1. The restaurant offers a special discount on the dregs, encouraging customers to reduce waste.
  2. She diligently removed the dregs from the tea leaves before brewing a fresh cup.

Related Verb:

  1. He carefully decanted the wine, leaving the dregs behind.
  2. Don't forget to dreg the excess water before pouring out the pot.

Related Adjective:

  1. The company's reputation plummeted due to its association with the dregs of the industry.
  2. She found a hidden gem among the dregs of the thrift store.

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