plural slurries
: a watery mixture of insoluble matter (such as mud, lime, or plaster of paris)
Examples of slurry in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Julia Ries, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024
The slurry of misinformation represents the latest wave of utter BS propagated by the MAGA-verse.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
While flames may be the most visual wildfire danger, experts say smoke and fire retardant slurry can have long-lasting effects on human health and the environment.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 2 Sep. 2024
There’s still a small chance that instead of liquid water, Europa harbors an icy slurry.
—science.org, 19 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for slurry 
Noun
After the hurricane passes, water slowly retreats into the ocean, Dr. Beatty says, transforming the sea into a slurry of hazards.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024
The slurry of misinformation represents the latest wave of utter BS propagated by the MAGA-verse.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
While flames may be the most visual wildfire danger, experts say smoke and fire retardant slurry can have long-lasting effects on human health and the environment.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 2 Sep. 2024
There’s still a small chance that instead of liquid water, Europa harbors an icy slurry.
—science.org, 19 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for slurry
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'slurry.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near slurry
Cite this Entry
“Slurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slurry. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share