SEEP | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SEEP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SEEP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Seep

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late 18th century: perhaps a dialect form of Old English sīpian ‘to soak’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: siːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(of a liquid) flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes

Short Definition:

flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes

Examples:
  • water began to seep through the soles of his boots

Word: Seep

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: siːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a place where petroleum or water oozes slowly out of the ground.

Short Definition:

place where petroleum or water oozes slowly out of ground

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