Sink Definition
sink
- noun
- plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
- (technology) a process that acts to absorb or remove energy or a substance from a system; "the ocean is a sink for carbon dioxide"
- a depression in the ground communicating with a subterranean passage (especially in limestone) and formed by solution or by collapse of a cavern roof
- a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it
- verb
- fall or descend to a lower place or level; "He sank to his knees"
- cause to sink; "The Japanese sank American ships in Pearl Harbor"
- pass into a specified state or condition; "He sank into nirvana"
- go under, "The raft sank and its occupants drowned"
- descend into or as if into some soft substance or place; "He sank into bed"; "She subsided into the chair"
- appear to move downward; "The sun dipped below the horizon"; "The setting sun sank below the tree line"
- fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly; "The real estate market fell off"
- fall or sink heavily; "He slumped onto the couch"; "My spirits sank"
- embed deeply; "She sank her fingers into the soft sand"; "He buried his head in her lap"
"Sink" in song lyrics
See how sink is used in real songs:
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"Grow Gurters in a fishtank under the sink"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Lounge Lo, Polite, Shawn Wigs — Back on the Grind -
"She takes a drink, then her head starts to sink"
2 Live Crew — My Seven Bizzos -
"You can put her in the buck by sittin' on a sink"
2 Live Crew — Put Her in the Buck
Words that rhyme with sink
Usage tips for "sink"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sink" 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 sink to find words that pair well.