Sop Definition & Meaning
sop
- noun
- piece of solid food for dipping in a liquid
- a concession given to mollify or placate; "the offer was a sop to my feelings"
- a prescribed procedure to be followed routinely; "rote memorization has been the educator's standard operating procedure for centuries"
- verb
- give a conciliatory gift or bribe to
- be or become thoroughly soaked or saturated with a liquid
- dip into liquid; "sop bread into the sauce"
- cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; "souse water on his hot face"
"Sop" in song lyrics
See how sop is used in real songs:
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"Biscuits good to the gravy when you sop"
George Clinton — Maximumisness -
"safety committee sop"
AOL — AOL -
"convention center safety committee sop"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with sop
Usage tips for "sop"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sop" 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 sop to find words that pair well.