Ditch Definition
ditch
- noun
- a long narrow excavation in the earth
- any small natural waterway
- verb
- forsake; "ditch a lover"
- throw away; "Chuck these old notes"
- sever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsibly; "The company dumped him after many years of service"; "She dumped her boyfriend when she fell in love with a rich man"
- make an emergency landing on water
- crash or crash-land; "ditch a car"; "ditch a plane"
- cut a trench in, as for drainage; "ditch the land to drain it"; "trench the fields"
"Ditch" in song lyrics
See how ditch is used in real songs:
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"Next time I see you dig its a ditch"
40 Cal. — 40 Cals -
"The car started swervin, it ran into a ditch"
4 Deep — What I Do? -
"Rafts and boats, dry snitch, no time to dig a ditch"
60 Second Assassin — Sword Style
Words that rhyme with ditch
Usage tips for "ditch"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ditch" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ditch to find words that pair well.