dross — waste matter; refuse; something regarded as worthless
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: waste matter; refuse; something regarded as worthless
Pronunciation (IPA): /drɔːs/
Example Sentences
- The talent show was full of dross, except for one amazing singer.
- After reading 200 job applications, HR had to filter out the dross.
- My grandmother's jewelry box contained real gems mixed with complete dross.
dross
NOUN[/drɔːs/]
waste matter; refuse; something regarded as worthless
The blacksmith skims off the dross floating on the molten metal.
Toss away the dross to prevent the loss!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'dros' or Old High German 'dros', related to German 'Drusen' (droppings, sediment). The word has Germanic roots and originally referred to the waste matter that settles during smelting or refining of metals.
Breakdown
Single morpheme word with no productive breakdown - 'dross' is a root noun from Germanic origins, though it may be related to Proto-Germanic '*drus-' meaning sediment or dregs
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The talent show was full of dross, except for one amazing singer.”
“After reading 200 job applications, HR had to filter out the dross.”
“My grandmother's jewelry box contained real gems mixed with complete dross.”
“The movie was mostly dross, but the car chase scene was spectacular.”
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