Looking for the meaning of the word MOP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MOP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Mop
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 15th century: perhaps ultimately related to Latin mappa ‘napkin’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
mɒp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an implement consisting of a bundle of thick loose strings or a sponge attached to a handle, used for wiping floors or other surfaces.
Short Definition:implement for wiping floors
Definition:
a thick mass of disordered hair
Short Definition:thick mass of hair
Examples:- her tousled mop of blonde hair
Word: Mop
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
mɒp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
clean or soak up liquid from (something) by wiping
Short Definition:clean up liquid by wiping
Examples:- she mopped the floor and cleaned out two cupboards
- we rearranged the room, swept, and mopped
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