Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ooze

verb/noun
/uz/
Definition
to flow slowly out of something; to seep or leak.
Examples
  • The sap began to ooze from the tree’s bark.
  • After the rain, a thick mud would ooze from the ground.
  • The details of the secret plan started to ooze out during the conversation.
Meaning
Ooze refers to a slow release or flow of liquid, typically from a solid object or surface. It often implies a gentle or gradual movement.
Synonyms
  • seep
  • drip
  • leak
  • flow
  • exude