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 The vapors that had risen from warm bodies in the pews would have carried syllables mixed with candle-soot, distilled as condensation on the chapel windows. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026 People’s handkerchiefs would come away from their foreheads stained with soot. — Daliah Singer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 It was covered in ash, as if it had been washed, dried, then purposely covered in soot. — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 One, that it was made not just of ash and soot, but of metal, glass and concrete; and two, that soon this shrapnel would be whizzing by — and perhaps through — my head. — Timothy Townsend, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soot

Recent Examples of Synonyms for soot

Noun

Many glass cleaners use ammonia to cut through grease and grime, but instead of leaving your appliances polished and shiny, the pungent solution can actually leave a streaky, cloudy sheen on stainless steel.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
How Washing Machine Seals Collect Grime A washing machine door seal is a prime spot for grime to accumulate because the seal’s tight folds trap hair, lint, and other debris.

— Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of grime

Noun

Too many rodents, too much filth and too little sanitizer led inspectors to shut down a Miami ramen restaurant for a couple of days last week.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
In true Joycean fashion, Ironweed wants both symbolism and naturalism, the elevated language of heaven’s vaults alongside the unadorned details of bodily filth.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of filth

Noun

In Richard’s hands, Creole culture is rooted and migrant, soil and air.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
The footpad cannot extract energy from chemically inert surfaces such as plastic, glass, soil, or organic tissue, prompting the team to add a small onboard supercapacitor to buffer power across dead zones.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 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

According to one court filing, walls were streaked with mold and had been left unpainted despite promises for a refresh, and the light fixtures above the table were layered with dust.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
The astronauts were also on the lookout for swarms of lunar dust.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of dust

Noun

Parkdale said Ciclo has been tested using ASTM and ISO methods in seawater, soil, wastewater sludge and biologically active landfill conditions.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Investigators are awaiting test results of some 50 containers of an oily, sludge-like substance removed from the basement.

— Joe Brandt, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026