1
: flowing freely like water
liquid detergent
2
: having the properties of a liquid : being neither solid nor gaseous
3
a
: shining and clear
large liquid eyes
b
: being musical and free of harshness in sound
the liquid song of the robin
c
: smooth and unconstrained in movement
the liquid grace of a ballerina
d
: articulated without friction and capable of being prolonged like a vowel
a liquid consonant
4
a
: consisting of or capable of ready conversion into cash
liquid assets
b
: capable of covering current liabilities (see liability sense 2) quickly with current assets
1
: a liquid consonant
2
: a fluid (such as water) that has no independent shape but has a definite volume and does not expand indefinitely and that is only slightly compressible
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Examples of liquid in a Sentence
Adjective
Water and milk are liquid substances.
The medicine is available in liquid form.
She had large liquid eyes.
the liquid notes of a bird
the liquid grace of the dancer's movements
Noun
Water and milk are liquids.
a bottle of green liquid
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Michael Sheetz, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
Even if valuations are not at their peak, year one of the Trump Administration may offer the best opportunity to get liquid.
Medline Industries, a medical supply company controlled by Blackstone, Carlyle, and Hellman & Friedman, has reportedly filed confidentially to raise $5 billion.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
Stay hydrated by drinking eight to 12 cups of liquid per day.6 Talk with a healthcare provider about the amount of water right for you.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The rocket is powered by liquid oxygen and liquid methane and is designed to be partially reusable, as Blue Origin aims to launch, land and re-launch each booster as many as 25 times.
—Michael Sheetz, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
Even if valuations are not at their peak, year one of the Trump Administration may offer the best opportunity to get liquid.
Medline Industries, a medical supply company controlled by Blackstone, Carlyle, and Hellman & Friedman, has reportedly filed confidentially to raise $5 billion.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
The liquid is a blend of up to 1,200 eaux-de-vie from Grand Champagne, according to the brand, some of which are aged for decades in Limousin oak tierçons in the Remy Martin cellars before being selected by the cellar masters for their specific quality and flavor.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
Stay hydrated by drinking eight to 12 cups of liquid per day.6 Talk with a healthcare provider about the amount of water right for you.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Liquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liquid. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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liquid
1 of 2 adjective
liq·uid
ˈlik-wəd 
1
: flowing freely like water
2
: neither solid nor gaseous
liquid mercury
3
: resembling liquid in clearness or smoothness
large liquid eyes
liquid notes of a bird
4
: capable of being pronounced without friction and longer than usual like a vowel
the liquid consonant \l\
5
: made up of or easily changed into cash
liquid assets
liquid
2 of 2 noun1
: a liquid consonant
2
: a liquid substance
Medical Definition
liquid
1 of 2 adjective
liq·uid
ˈlik-wəd
1
: flowing freely like water
2
: having the properties of a liquid : being neither solid nor gaseous
liquid
2 of 2 noun
: a fluid (as water) that has no independent shape but has a definite volume and does not expand indefinitely and that is only slightly compressible
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