scouring pad
noun
Simple meaning
A pad, having a soft, sponge-like side and a more abrasive side, used to wash up.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
skowerihngpadSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈskaʊɚɪŋˈpæd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A small abrasive cleaning pad used for scouring pots and pans
A pad, having a soft, sponge-like side and a more abrasive side, used to wash up.
A flat piece of a rough fabric used for cleaning purposes.
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This meaning: A small abrasive cleaning pad used for scouring pots and pans
Used this way, scouring pad is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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