Scourer: meaning, definitions and examples

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scourer

 

[ หˆskaสŠษ™rษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cleaning tool

A scourer is a tool used for scrubbing and cleaning surfaces, particularly in kitchens and bathrooms. It is often made of abrasive materials to remove stubborn dirt and grime.

Synonyms

cleaner, pad, scrubber

Examples of usage

  • She used a scourer to clean the burnt pot.
  • The scourer made quick work of the dirty dishes.
  • He reached for a scourer to tackle the stains on the countertop.

Translations

Translations of the word "scourer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esfregรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เฅ‰เคฐเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scheuermittel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggosok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบั€ะตะฑะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szorster

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฃจใๅฑ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frotteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fregador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ovma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํฌ๋Ÿฌ๋ฒ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑุดุงุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤistiฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤistiฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ“ฆๆด—ๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤistilec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrapari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถัƒา“ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒชแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fฤฑrรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fregador

Etymology

The term 'scourer' originates from the Middle English word 'scouren', which means 'to scrub' or 'to clean'. This word is derived from the Old French 'escourir', which means 'to clean' or 'to hasten' and is ultimately from the Latin 'excurare', meaning 'to take care of'. The evolution of the term reflects the necessity of cleaning tools in daily life, particularly in household chores where maintaining hygiene and cleanliness is essential. Over time, the use of scourers has expanded beyond just household cleaning to include industrial applications, showcasing their versatility and importance in various cleaning contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,491, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.