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dregs

 

[ dregs /dreɡz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

leftover wine

The dregs refer to the sediment or residue left at the bottom of a wine bottle or glass after the liquid has been poured out. It often consists of particles of grape skin, seeds, and other solids that settle over time. The dregs are usually bitter and undesirable, so they are typically discarded.

Synonyms

lees, residue, sediment

Examples of usage

  • The sommelier carefully avoided pouring the dregs from the wine bottle into the guest's glass.
  • After finishing the bottle, only the dregs remained at the bottom.

Translations

Translations of the word "dregs" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resíduos

🇮🇳 तलछट

🇩🇪 Bodensatz

🇮🇩 ampas

🇺🇦 осад

🇵🇱 osad

🇯🇵 かす

🇫🇷 dépôt

🇪🇸 sedimento

🇹🇷 tortu

🇰🇷 찌꺼기

🇸🇦 رواسب

🇨🇿 sediment

🇸🇰 sediment

🇨🇳 沉渣

🇸🇮 usedlina

🇮🇸 botnfall

🇰🇿 тұнба

🇬🇪 ნალექი

🇦🇿 çöküntü

🇲🇽 sedimento

Word origin

The word 'dregs' originated from Middle English 'dregges', meaning 'sediment in a liquid'. It has been in use since the 14th century to describe the residue left at the bottom of containers, particularly in the context of wine or other liquids. Over time, 'dregs' has come to symbolize the undesirable remnants or lowest part of something.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,142, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.