Synonyms for

Lees

Verb / li:z / Another word for lees — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Lees refer to the sediment or dregs left at the bottom of a container after a liquid has been poured out.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The coffee maker needs to be cleaned to remove the lees.
  2. The wine tasted better after it was separated from the lees.
  3. The lees at the bottom of the bottle showed that the cider was homemade.
  4. The sediment in the river is made up of lees from factories upstream.
  5. The lees from the pond were used as fertilizer for the garden.

Quotes

  • The lees are the dregs of the cup.
  • Lees are the sediment of wine.
  • The lees are the dark side of the bottle.

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