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drosswaste matter; refuse; something regarded as worthless

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: waste matter; refuse; something regarded as worthless

Pronunciation (IPA): /drɔːs/

Korean meaning: 찌꺼기, 쓰레기; 가치 없는 것

Korean pronunciation: 드**로**스

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

dross concept
💡 Concept

A worker separates valuable metal from worthless dross at the recycling facility

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dross rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Toss away the dross to prevent the loss!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/drɔːs/
🇬🇧 UK/drɒs/

🌳Etymology

Rootdross

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.

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🎵Rhyme

lossrosscrosstoss
loss
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cross
toss

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

refusewasterubbishtrashdebris

Antonyms

treasuregoldvalue

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