liquid
noun B1
/ˈlɪkwɪd/
countable, uncountable
a substance that flows freely and is not a solid or a gas, for example water or oil
She poured the dark brown liquid down the sink.
restrictions on passengers carrying liquids in their hand luggage
a flammable liquid
the transition from liquid to vapour
SEE ALSO washing-up liquid
TOPICS Cooking and eating B1
TOPICS Physics and chemistry B1
Collocations
adjective
thick
viscous
thin
… of liquid
drop
pool
puddle
verb + liquid
empty
pour
spill
liquid + verb
drip
flow
ooze
liquid
adjective
/ˈlɪkwɪd/
1 in the form of a liquid; not a solid or a gas
liquid nitrogen
liquid soap
The detergent comes in powder or liquid form.
a bar selling snacks and liquid refreshment (= drinks)
(humorous) a liquid lunch (= alcoholic drinks, rather than food)
2 ​(finance) in cash, or that can easily be changed into cash
liquid assets
TOPICS Money C2
​3 (literary) clear, like water
SYNONYM limpid
liquid blue eyes
​4 (literary) (of sounds) clear, pure and flowing
the liquid song of a blackbird
Italian is rich in broad open vowels and liquid consonants.
Word Origin
late Middle English: from Latin liquidus, from liquere ‘be liquid’.