SOOT Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

soot

noun

Definition of soot

as in grime

a black powder that is formed when something (such as wood or coal) is burned

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Recent Examples of soot Then, use one of these simple tricks to remove leftover wax and scrub soot away with warm water, soap, and a brush when you’re done. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026 The flames were contained, but the blaze destroyed the newborn’s clothes, scorched the nursery and left several other items covered in soot. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 Vikings Hall of Famer John Randle equated Ryan to the person, cloaked head to foot in soot, who shovels coal into a train engine without the passengers ever seeing his face. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026 A little soot is to be expected at the Georgetown restaurant, whose open kitchen is taken up by a very large metal hearth. — Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for soot

Recent Examples of Synonyms for soot

Noun

Use a lint-free microfiber cloth or a squeegee to remove the grime and cleaner.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Dawn Powerwash Dish Spray Stuck-on food and grime don’t stand a chance against Dawn Powerwash Dish Spray.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of grime

Noun

How corpulent is this list of filth, vermin and bad food decisions?

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
The Boulet Brothers descend on New York Comic Con to celebrate a decade of horror, filth, and glamour, and open the crypt on the show’s upcoming seventh season.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of filth

Noun

After about a month of consistently moist soil in a warm place with bright, indirect light, your chrysanthemum cutting should be rooted.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Stronger downdraft winds and loose, dry soil can impact how much dust is lifted into the air.

— Brandi D. Addison, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of soil

Noun

These crocks and trays can be kept out on the counter for easy access while finishing off a sizzling steak in the skillet or stored in the fridge for firmer sticks.

— Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2026
What To Store On Your Counter Utensil Crock Keep a utensil crock next to your cooktop for making meal prep a breeze.

— Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

Definition of crock

Noun

Once the novelty wore off, many ended up in storerooms gathering dust.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
This is because the material that serves as the building blocks for planets is constantly escaping the swirling platters of gas and dust, or protoplanetary disks, that wrap around infant stars.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of dust

Noun

Pumping at high speeds creates a suction vortex (upconing) that violently draws heavy sludge into the production stream, fouling piping and destroying surface pumps.

— Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Related Stories The report noted that sludge remained Saitex’s primary source of waste in 2025, and that the company repurposed 40 percent of that waste to produce bricks for garden walkways and concrete blocks for retaining walls.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026