absorbent
adjective
ab·sor·bent
əb-ˈsȯr-bənt 
-ˈzȯr-
variants
or less commonly absorbant
: able to absorb
as absorbent as a sponge
absorbent
noun
or less commonly absorbant
Examples of absorbent in a Sentence
highly absorbent material that is really good for wiping off automobiles
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Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
These towels retain moisture better than any other absorbent material.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
In addition to looking very similar to a soccer shoe style worn by celebrities, the sneakers have absorbent memory foam insoles and cushy heel pillows to provide long-lasting aid.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Jute is very absorbent, so it should be kept away from excessive moisture.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorbent. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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absorbent
adjective
ab·sor·bent
əb-ˈsȯr-bənt
-ˈzȯr-
: able to absorb
as absorbent as a sponge
absorbency
noun
əb-ˈsȯr-bən-sē,
-ˈzȯr-
absorbent
noun
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