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spongy
adjective \ˈspən-jē\
: soft and full of holes or water : resembling a sponge
spong·i·erspong·i·est
Full Definition of SPONGY
1
: resembling a sponge: a : soft and full of cavities <spongy ice> b : elastic, porous, and absorbent
2
a : not firm or solid b : being in the form of a metallic sponge <spongy iron>
3
: moist and soft like a sponge full of water <a spongy moor>
— spong·i·ness noun
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First Known Use of SPONGY
14th century
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SPONGY Defined for Kids
spongy
adjective \ˈspən-jē\
spong·i·erspong·i·est
Definition of SPONGY for Kids
: springy and absorbent <spongy ground>
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spongy
adjective \ˈspən-jē\
spong·i·erspong·i·est
Medical Definition of SPONGY
: resembling a sponge; especially : full of cavities : cancellous <spongy bone>
—spong·i·ness noun
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