sponge
Translation
sponge
Examples
Use a sponge to clean the counter.
Use a sponge to clean the counter.
A sea sponge is a simple animal.
A sea sponge is a simple animal.
She baked a light sponge cake.
She baked a light sponge cake.
Grammar Patterns
a sponge a piece of porous material used for cleaning I need a new kitchen sponge.
a sponge cake a light, porous cake This sponge cake is delicious.
Similar Words
scrubber, loofah
Etymology
From Latin 'spongia', from Greek 'spongia'. Refers to the porous, water-absorbing item.
Memory Tips
Think of a porous object that soaks up water. The cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants can be a memorable link.