SOOT Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

soot

noun

Definition of soot

as in grime

a black powder that is formed when something (such as wood or coal) is burned

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Recent Examples of soot When a wick grows too long or a candle burns for too many hours at a stretch, the flame can become too large and hot, causing the wick to produce excess carbon and release black smoke or soot. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 By the end of the debate, about 150 men dressed in Indigenous costumes, their faces smeared with soot, stormed to a nearby wharf and dumped a literal boatload of tea into the water. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 26 June 2026 The incident caused about $10 million in losses for the store due to the loss of inventory, the smoke and soot, and the remediation efforts, according to State Police. — Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 8 June 2026 Yang suspects that the same reactions that take place in a combustion engine could be occurring naturally within certain mini-Neptunes, producing PAHS that amalgamate as clouds of soot that then rise higher into the atmosphere, perhaps driven upwards by thermal convection currents. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for soot

Recent Examples of Synonyms for soot

Noun

Some furniture polishes may be helpful to use as a double-acting cleaner and polisher that removes grime and perfects the finish of your cabinets to give them a like-new feel after cleaning.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
This is because oven cleaner is actually meant to tackle grime inside your oven, not the glass door or other ancillary components.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026

Definition of grime

Noun

Your pores might be congested with gunk or product residue, so double-cleansing can make all the difference.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026
Neurons, firing hundreds of times per second, get clogged with their own gunk—and the accumulation of that gunk is what triggers the need to sleep.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026

Definition of gunk

Noun

The family fought for three hours last July Fourth to stay alive after more than a summer’s worth of rain fell overnight on bone-dry soil, pushing the waterway from about 3 feet to 30 feet in just 45 minutes.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The animals damage agricultural land, consume native vegetation, contribute to soil erosion and compete with livestock for forage.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of soil

Noun

This crock has plenty of room to keep every daily utensil conveniently on the counter, and it’s finished with a cork mat on the bottom to stay steady and protect your counters.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Other appliances like toaster ovens, air fryers, and crock pots also pose a safety risk (especially if they’re not cleaned properly after use).

— Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026

Definition of crock

Noun

The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it.

— Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
The dust has not quite settled on one of this season’s blockbuster trades during NBA free agency.

— Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of dust

Noun

Little filth flies such as drain flies breed in sludge and decaying matter that can build up in drain pipes, says Oi.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
The 29-year-old has arrived at Rolling Stone’s office in distressed cutoff denim shorts and custom boots self-designed to look like she’s been trekking through sludge à la Kate Moss at Glastonbury 2005.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026