liquid

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪkwɪd/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A substance that is flowing, and keeping no shape, such as water; a substance of which the molecules, while not tending to separate from one another like those of a gas, readily change their relative position, and which therefore retains no definite shape, except that determined by the containing receptacle; an inelastic fluid.

Example Sentences
  • A liquid can freeze to become a solid or evaporate into a gas.
2 Definition

A class of consonant sounds that includes l and r.

Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Flowing freely like water; fluid; not solid and not gaseous; composed of particles that move freely among each other on the slightest pressure.

Example Sentences
  • liquid nitrogen
2 Definition

(of an asset) Easily sold or disposed of without losing value.

3 Definition

(of a market) Having sufficient trading activity to make buying or selling easy.

4 Definition

Flowing or sounding smoothly or without abrupt transitions or harsh tones.

Example Sentences
  • a liquid melody
5 Definition

Pronounced without any jar or harshness; smooth.

Example Sentences
  • L and R are liquid letters.
6 Definition

Fluid and transparent.

Example Sentences
  • the liquid air