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

In general, our experts recommend using hot water for cutting down grease and grime.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
Keep reading for more cleansing balms that melt away makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and grime.

— Anna Traver, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of grime

Noun

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
Every other entry either dwells in its characters’ filth throughout or reveals a new level of depravity as the climactic joke.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of filth

Noun

The first North Korean deployment began in the Kursk region in October 2024, to repel a Ukrainian incursion, the first on Russian soil since the Nazis.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Not a marathon, but a sprint In places such as Florida, where the sun shines for most of the year and soils are rich in nutrients, size and beauty come easily.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 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

Currently, the Louisiana sludge metal band has been busy headlining arenas across North America and opening stadiums in the UK and Europe for the likes of System of a Down and Queens Of The Stone Age.

— Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The ball rolled to the sticky floor, littered with crushed six-pack carriers and a fine layer of winter sludge, and two competitors dove to fetch it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026